Object Details
Manufactured by
Speedo International Ltd., Australian, founded 1914
Worn by
Simone Manuel, American, born 1996
Signed by
Simone Manuel, American, born 1996
Description
Swim cap worn and signed by Simone Manuel.
The black rubber cap has a red, white, and blue American flag on either side. On the proper right side, the flag is backwards. The name “MANUEL” is in white text under the American flag on either side. There is a white Speedo logo on the front of the cap and a signature on the proper right side of the cap. The signature is in gold ink and reads [Simone / Manuel].
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Simone Ashley Manuel
Date
2016
Object number
2018.99.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
bathing caps
Medium
rubber with metallic ink
Dimensions
H x W x D (measured flat): 7 1/4 × 8 1/16 × 3/4 in. (18.4 × 20.5 × 1.9 cm)
Place used
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Latin America, South America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title
Simone Manuel Collection
Classification
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Exhibition
Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Clothing and dress
Olympics
Sports
U.S. History, 2001-
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2018.99.3