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Napkin Ring Set Used by Ethel L. Payne

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This set of dinner table accessories belonged to journalist Ethel L. Payne (1911-1991). The set includes eight napkin rings, a pair of salt and pepper shakers, and a toothpick holder. Malachite covers each lacquered piece, accented by cobalt enamel and mother-of-pearl inlay. Gold leaf lines the interiors. All sit in a satin-lined cardboard box. A Chicago native, Payne moved to Washington, DC in 19

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Needlework Pillowcase

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In the mid-twentieth century, handmade goods began taking on new significance amidst an increasingly industrialized and consumer-oriented society. This cotton pillowcase features two kinds of needlework along its scalloped edge. Embroidery and eyelet create a daisy-like pattern that follows the scallop’s contours, while crocheted lace forms a filigree border. The texture, rather than color, of the

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Olivetti Studio 46 Typewriter Ribbons

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As a writer strikes keys on a typewriter, an inked, nylon ribbon turns, moving from a full spindle onto an empty one. When the ribbon reaches its end, the typewriter must be opened, and the ribbon replaced. These replacement ribbons fit the Olivetti Studio 46 typewriter in the Anacostia Community Museum’s Collection that once belonged to science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler (1947-2006). It app

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Olivetti Studio 46 Typewriter Used by Octavia Butler

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This Olivetti Studio 46 Typewriter belonged to Octavia E. Butler (1947-2006), who wrote science fiction when few black writers did. Butler began writing at age 10 and eventually used a computer to compose, but noted, “I didn’t always. I wrote my first ten books on a manual typewriter of one kind or another….She [my mother] did day work; she made not very much money….here she had a daughter begging

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Orchid Cross-Stitch

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A white and pink orchid grows out of a celadon bowl in this cross-stitch by artist Ira Blount (1918-2020). A smaller brown bowl holds a single orchid blossom. Next to the floral composition, bold calligraphy echoes the black rocks in the larger bowl. The Chinese characters hé and an, meaning “with peace,” encourage viewers to consider global influences on the Washington, DC artist’s work. A green

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Origami Crane with Bold Designs

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4 13/16 × 3 11/16 × 2 1/8 in. (12.3 × 9.4 × 5.4 cm)

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Origami Crane with Butterflies and Flowers

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This origami crane features hues of blue accented with purple, white, green, black, and gold. Artist Ira Blount (1918-2020) leaves a legacy for generations to come in donating it to the Anacostia Community Museum. The crane, adorned with small flowers and butterflies, realizes the Japanese maxim “a crane lives one thousand years.” Colorfully, it carries Blount’s message about the healing power of

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Origami Crane with Ferns

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Ferns, flowers, and flowerpots cover this red paper crane. Outlined in metallic gold are green fronds, white and purple petals, and pink pots patterned with purple, blue, and yellow blossoms. In Japanese folklore, it is believed that folding one thousand cranes can make a wish come true. This tradition encourages viewers to consider what prolific artist Ira Blount (1918-2020) might have wished for

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Origami Crane with Ferns and Plants

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4 1/8 × 3 5/8 × 2 1/4 in. (10.5 × 9.2 × 5.7 cm)

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Origami Crane with Leaves and Flowers

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3 7/16 × 3 3/8 × 2 5/8 in. (8.8 × 8.6 × 6.7 cm)

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Origami Kimono on Red Background

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A bright red paper background highlights the red and mauve designs in this origami kimono. The white, pink, purple, and beige patterned garment features gold metallic embellishments along with cherry blossoms and brown twigs. The continuity of the twig that curves from the top left of the waist down to the center of the skirt’s bottom, evidencing the artist’s skillful ability to manipulate the pap

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Origami Kimonos

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Two delicately folded origami kimonos are presented to the viewer in a dark teal window mat and frame. The kimono on the left was made with a blue and white decorative paper featuring white and blue pine needles and blossoms. A much darker color palette characterizes the example to the right, with its mixture of floral, bird, and lotus leaf patterns arranged in blacks, blues, reds, and greens. Met

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Origami Crane with Ferns and Plants

Origami Crane with Leaves and Flowers

Origami Kimono on Red Background

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