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Percy's Accessories
Four hand-drawn outfits for "Percy Melverton" paper doll.
These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages. -
Sterling Melverton
Hand-drawn paper doll and one outfit.
These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages. -
Sterling's Accessories
Two hand-drawn outfits for "Sterling Melverton" paper doll.
These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages. -
Sylvia Melverton
Hand-drawn paper doll and one outfit.
These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages. -
Sylvia's Accessories (page 1)
Four hand-drawn outfits for "Sylvia Melverton" paper doll.
These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages. -
Sylvia's Accessories (page 2)
Four hand-drawn outfits for "Sylvia Melverton" paper doll.
These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages. -
Lu Ann Melverton
Hand-drawn paper doll and one outfit.
These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages. -
Lu Ann's Accessories
Six hand-drawn outfits for "Lu Ann Melverton" paper doll.
These dolls were created by Kentucky artist Carrie Douglas Dudley Ewen and were often given as gifts to the children in her family. Many of the dolls have notes on their backs recording their names and ages. -
Landscape photo of waterfall
Landscape photograph of a small waterfall and trees.
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March On, Brave Lads, March On!, 1898
Sheet music of the song "March On, Brave Lads, March On!" with music written by Mildred J. Hill and words written by Anna J. Hamilton. The song was written during the Spanish American War of 1898. -
"What Makes Us Great", Arte Chambers
Artist Arte Chambers created this poster, titled "What Makes Us Great", for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project of 2020. The poster conveys thoughts about 2020 social issues, including racial injustice, white supremacy, and COVID-19 health protocol. The poster conveys the opinion that health, particularly wearing a face mask, is what makes America great, rather than hate or fear, represented by a Ku Klux Klan mask and a balaclava, respectively.
Arte Chambers is a printmaker and attended Indiana University Southeast for printmaking. His style is influenced by comics and video game manuals. The themes of his art pieces are inspired by American social issues, social disruptions, and dialogues about human issues. -
"Remotely Present", Shae Goodlett
This poster created by Louisville artist Shae Goodlett, titled "Remotely Present", was created for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project in 2020. The poster uses visual cues, such as the Apple Macintosh logo, elementary school teaching materials, and a Microsoft Teams call toolbar to make a statement about online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shae Goodlett is a local artist in Louisville, Kentucky. His art is inspired by pop culture, song lyrics, and personal nostalgia. -
"I Done Gone Viral #2", Ted DeSanto
Artist Ted DeSanto created this poster, titled "I Done Gone Viral #2" for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project of 2020. The poster is a multi-media work discussing the medical and cultural aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tad DeSanto is a 73-year-old self taught artist. His art focuses on the absurdist aspects of 21st century American life and culture. -
"Remembrance and Care", Amaiya Crawford
Artist Amaiya Crawford created this poster, titled "Remembrance and Care", for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project of 2020. This poster explores and obfuscates the unique lense Black women are viewed through in American society. The woman in the work wears a medical face mask and is surrounded by flowers and the hands of other people.
Amaiya Crawford is a Louisville artist who explores the human condition, particularly the experiences of Black women in modern American society. Her work seeks to allow the viewer to understand her art through their own unique lens of understanding. -
"Will You Fight Now or Wait for This?" Mallory Lucas
Artist Mallory Lucas created this poster, titled "Will You Fight Now or Wait for This?", for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project of 2020. Lucas based the design of this poster based on a World War I propaganda poster. The poster discusses issues of police brutality, racial violence, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mallory Lucas is a printmaker who is inspired by 20th century war posters and other print objects. She derives inspiration generally from cultural objects of the distant past. Lucas explores themes of otherness, social injustice, and social exclusion in her prints. -
"True American Patriots Wear a Mask", Keith Rose
Keith Rose created this poster for the Kentucky COVID-19 Poster Project. The poster design is inspired by WWI propaganda. The poster features a soldier, wearing a medical face mask, saluting. The text reads: "True American Patriots Wear a Mask for their Country/ For Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness!"
Keith Rose was born and raised in Cynthiana, Kentucky. Rose finds freedom and self-expression of his queer identity through art. Rose is a resident of Louisville and is active in the local art community. -
Photograph of an unidentified enslaved woman and a descendent of Thomas Bullitt, circa 1860
An undated tin type photograph of an unidentified Black woman, possibly enslaved, holding an unidentified white child. The fabric label has a faded caption that may say: "Batsy/Patsy/Becky - Mammy with one of Tom Bullitt's." It is unknown which of Thomas Bullitt's children is pictured, nor the exact name of the woman holding him. Due to the short-lived popularity of tin type photographs, this photograph may be dated around the mid-1860s to mid-1870s. -
Bill of sale for Molly and Polly, two women enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, June 4th, 1810.
Agreements and a bill of sale for Molly and Polly, two enslaved women, between Alexander Scott Bullitt, Caleb Noel, and Tarleton Goolsby. Molly was to be sold at the house of Daniel Nicholson. The first letter concerns Polly, dated June 4th, 1810. On the back is a bill of sale for Molly, dated July 25th, 1809. -
Bill of sale for Molly and Letty, two women enslaved by Alexander Scott Bullitt, June 8th, 1810.
Bill of sale for Molly and Letty, two enslaved women, between Alexander Scott Bullitt, Caleb Noel, and John Edward. There is a corresponding letter written by E. E. Parker stating that Molly is to be sent to the home of Daniel Nicholson. These documents are dated June 8th, 1810. -
Old Louisville Legion drum
Drum of Louisville Legion. The drum has a wooden cylindrical body which supports on three sides a layer of green paint, and in front an image of a soldier. To the left of the image, is painted, "Louisville Legion 1840," and to the left of that, "Kentucky Rifles 3'd CO. L.L.," which stands for third company of the Louisville Legion. Brass brads secure the cylinder. The bottom and top are similar, both having leather stretched on thin wooden hoops which fit over the edge of the cylindrical body. Also, on each end are two thick wooden bands, painted in red, which contain holes through which the ropes were tied.
This drum was used in the field band of the Louisville Legion during the march to the Mexican War in June 1846. The drum was also used in the Civil War by the Louisville Legion, known as the Fifth Kentucky Infantry and was used during the Spanish-American War.