Object Details
Commissioned by
Don Cornelius Productions, Inc., American, 1971 - 2006
Used by
Soul Train, American, 1971 - 2006
Manufactured by
Unidentified
Description
A sign with the Soul Train train and the words "SOUL TRAIN." The train is on the left, with the words lagging behind like a vapor trail. The train is a blue-gray color with orange and red steam coming out its smokestack, and the words are orange. This sign was used in shows 735-1117, spanning a time period from October, 1993 until March, 2006.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Soul Train Holdings, LLC
Date
1993
Object number
2011.50.2
Restrictions & Rights
© Soul Train Holdings, LLC
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
signs
Medium
neon, glass
Dimensions
H x W: 96 × 120 in. (243.8 × 304.8 cm)
Place used
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Props and Set Design
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
Dance
Music
Television
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.50.2