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Clothing and Accessories
Men's Clothing
Black History ➔ Sweatshirt
Identifier:
2014.7.1Description:
This white sweatshirt is made of cotton and polyester. It was created by Grand Rapids artist and designer Reginald James as a tribute to the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela (July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013). Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, activist, lawyer, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. The design was constructed using hand-cut leather and features two handprints, a peace symbol, an outline of Africa, and a likeness of Nelson Mandela. The colors of the South African flag, red, green, blue, white, yellow, and black, can be seen throughout.Date:
2013Materials:
Cotton, Leather, PolyesterCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 3Source:
Museum PurchaseLinks:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nelson_MandelaExhibits/Programs:
Be Curious (October 1 2013 – March 1 2015)Rotating display of recently accessioned artifacts.
Innovators: Celebrating Black History (January 2024)
This one-day program showcases local collaborators initiatives that have impacted local, national, and global communities in innovative ways. Additionally, this program will kick off the Museum’s STEAM month with programming through the month of February as well as an exploration of local community leaders through exhibit and artifact highlights. Community partners will share information, prototypes, products, creations, ideas and more with museum guests. Visitors will explore artifacts from our collection that highlight African American innovations. Museum guests can also explore temporary display: Booker T Washington Visits Grand Rapids.
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Reginald James (sold by)Reginald James, owner of RegJames Klothing Company, is an artist, designer, and sewing and design instructor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His designs originally featured Black leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks but in the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020, he began designing clothing in support of Black victims of violence such as Breonna Taylor and Patrick Lyoya. Reginald James (creator)
Reginald James, owner of RegJames Klothing Company, is an artist, designer, and sewing and design instructor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His designs originally featured Black leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks but in the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020, he began designing clothing in support of Black victims of violence such as Breonna Taylor and Patrick Lyoya.
