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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.1380 |
Object Name |
Board, Display |
Title |
A World of Mathematics, Science, and Technology |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular cardboard display board mounted with a poster entitled, "A World of Mathematics, Science, and Technology". The central image of the poster is a color drawing of the world, annotated with numbers 1 to 55. Surrounding this image are fifty-five smaller numbered images with captions detailing contributions to mathematics, science, and technology across the world, and throughout history. They include people such as Benjamin Banneker, and Charles R. Drew, and peoples' such as the Yoruba and Ishango. The title is in blue text and the caption text is in black. The poster has a white background. The front of the board is covered in 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 |
Tape/Paper/Plastic/Cardboard |
Artist or Maker |
Carlton A. Funn Sr. |
Dimensions |
H-24.961 W-39.134 D-0.433 inches |
Search Terms |
Mathematics Science Scientists Medicine Africans African American history African American People |
Subjects |
Mathematics Science Scientists Medicine Africans African American history African American People |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. |