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Catalog Number |
B2019.01.0740 |
Object Name |
Board, Display |
Title |
I Remember Harlem, 1800-1920 |
Museum |
Alexandria Black History Museum |
Description |
Rectangular cardboard display board mounted with a poster entitled, "I Remember Harlem, 1800-1920". The poster has a cream background and brown and black text. In the center of the poster are nine black and white and sepia toned photographic images and a map of Harlem. The images depict street scenes, a wedding, members of the professional African American theatre organization, "The Frogs", Madam C. J. Walker, Harlem's Spartan basketball team, and Sarah Oliver with a First World War veteran. The front of the board is covered in clear plastic which is taped at the back of the board. 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/Tape/Plastic/Cardboard |
Artist or Maker |
Carlton A. Funn Sr. |
Date |
c.1980 |
Dimensions |
H-22.165 W-17.047 D-0.591 inches |
Search Terms |
African American People African American History Theaters Entertainers Basketball players Basketball Military personnel World War I Veterans |
Subjects |
African American People African American History Theaters Entertainers Basketball players Basketball Military personnel World War I Veterans |
Related People |
Funn, Carlton A., Sr. Walker, C.J., Madam |