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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.1168 |
Object Name |
Board, Display |
Title |
Jim Thorpe / Will Rogers |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular cardboard display board mounted with two posters of Native Americans. The posters consist of a color drawing with the person's name, tribe and a brief biography below in black text on an orange background. The posters are for Jim Thorpe and Will Rogers. The posters are part of a series entitled, "North American Indian Personalities" produced by The Instructor Publications, Inc., in 1980. The posters are mounted on white card and are affixed to the board with metal studs. The front of the board is covered in wood design contact paper and clear plastic which is taped at the back. This display board was created and used by Carlton A. Funn Sr. as part of his exhibition, "The History and Culture of Minorities", later named "National / International Cultural Exhibits ("NICE"). |
Material |
Plastic/Tape/Paper/Cardboard/Metal |
Artist or Maker |
Carlton A. Funn Sr. |
Date |
c.1980 |
Dimensions |
H-22.205 W-32.008 D-0.315 inches |
Search Terms |
Native Americans Baseball players Football players Athletes Comedians Actors Circus entertainers |
Subjects |
Native Americans Baseball players Football players Athletes Comedians Actors Circus entertainers |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. |