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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.1081 |
Object Name |
Board, Display |
Title |
March is National Women's History Month |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular cardboard display board mounted with a title document and six posters of American women. The title document is printed with black text on a white background, and reads, "MARCH IS NATIONAL / WOMEN'S HISTORY / MONTH". The posters consist of a color photographic image with the woman's name and a brief biography below. The posters are for pilot Amelia Earhart, politician Geraldine Ferraro, scientist Dixy Lee Ray, tennis player Chris Evert Lloyd, opera singer Beverley Sills, and artistic director Sarah Caldwell. The posters are part of a series entitled, "20th Century American Women" produced by The Instructor Publications, Inc. The posters are affixed to the board with metal studs. The board is covered in black, red, and blue paper. 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 |
Paper/Plastic/Tape/Cardboard/Metal |
Artist or Maker |
Carlton A. Funn Sr. |
Date |
c.1985 |
Dimensions |
H-32.047 W-40.157 D-0.472 inches |
Search Terms |
African American history African American People Women Women's history Singers Opera singers Directors, Theatrical Comedians Tennis Tennis players Scientists Pilots (Aeronautics) Politicians Women's History Month |
Subjects |
African American history African American People Women Women's history Singers Opera singers Directors, Theatrical Comedians Tennis Tennis players Scientists Pilots (Aeronautics) Politicians Women's History Month |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. |