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RIAA Diamond awarded to Usher Raymond for "Confessions" album

African American Museum

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    Object Details

    Issued by

    Recording Industry Association of America, American, founded 1952

    Received by

    Usher, American, born 1978

    Description

    This RIAA Diamond award for the album "Confessions" is composed of two separate elements. The top element of the award consists of a clear glass trapezoidal shaped pillar. Etched into the underside is “C51535”. A ‘V’ shape is cut through the wider two side faces at the top. On both sides the points are extended into the glass surface and does not extend through the pillar. Atop the pillar is a sterling silver decagon shaped ring with tabs protruding either side to straddle the groove cut into the pillar. There are two stamps on either tab all within circles that read ”PWY”and “USA” on one side and “RIAA” and “925." on the other. Set within the silver ring is a cut glass diamond. The base is made from a black colored resin. It is trapezoidal in shape, wider at the base and tapering upwards. On one large side face is a metal plaque with black background and text in silver colored engraving that reads "DIAMOND AWARD/PRESENTED TO/USHER RAYMOND/IN RECOGNITION OF/"CONFESSIONS"/ON/RCA/JIVE LABEL GROUP/CERTIFIED BY/THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATON OF AMERICA/OVER 10 MILLION U.S. SALES." Atop the base is a shallow rectangular indentation in which the top element sits. This indentation is lined with a black Ultra Suede like material.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Usher

    Date

    2008

    Object number

    2018.95

    Restrictions & Rights

    © Recording Industry Association of America
    Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    trophies (prizes)

    Medium

    glass , sterling silver , resin

    Dimensions

    H x W x D: 15 3/4 × 6 5/16 × 4 7/16 in. (40 × 16 × 11.3 cm)

    Place collected

    United States, North and Central America

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Awards, Medals, and Insignia

    Exhibition

    Musical Crossroads

    On View

    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556139208-0dc6-4f39-98d5-78a2e1206e44

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2018.95
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