Belt buckle for the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures owned by Bob Minor

Object Details

Description: A metal belt buckle, oval, with a raised lip/edge around circumference. In relief on the front, at top reads [STUNTMEN'S ASSOCIATION], and at the bottom [OF MOTION PICTURES]. In the middle is a relief depiction of a movie camera with a banner underneath reading [HOLLYWOOD], and a five-point star at the left and right. The back is a loop and hook style buckle. Etched into the back, all vertically displayed, reads [THE STUNTMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF/MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION/WAS FOUNDED IN HOLLYWOOD CALIF./1961, BY PROFESSIONAL STUNTMEN], [SCULPTOR/AL SHELTON/STUDIO CITY, CA./IN/"WHO'S WHO IN THE WEST"], and a logo for the Stuntmen's Association. Handwritten in black marker, diagonally and upside-down near bottom center, reads [BOB].

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob Minor, Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, 2nd Unit Director, Actor

ca. 1972

Restrictions & Rights: © Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures; Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Exhibition: Taking the Stage
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Actors; Associations and institutions; Clothing and dress; Film; Hollywood (Film); Labor; Professional organizations; Television

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