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Newspapers ➔ Bag, Newspaper Carrier, Grand Rapids Times, Ca. 1980
Identifier:
2007.43.2Description:
Ecru colored rectangular sack with shoulder strap covered with orange reflective material.;This bag was used for the delivery of the Grand Rapids Times, an African American publication for the Grand Rapids area. It documents the organization and independent business ventures of one of Grand Rapids largest racial and ethnic communities. It may be used for future exhibition.;Each side of the bag is silk screened with the name of Grand Rapids Times in black.;Used to carry newspapers for walking door-to-door delivery;This bag was used for the delivery of the Grand Rapids Times, an African American publication for the Grand Rapids area. It documents the organization and independent business ventures of one of Grand Rapids largest racial and ethnic communities.Date:
1975 – 1985Materials:
Silk Screened, CanvasDimensions:
11" h 18" w 9" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of George BayardRelated Entity:
Bayard, George (donor)George Bayard started Bayard Art Consulting in 1989. That business evolved into Bayard Gallery of Fine African American Art & Books which also fed our urge to collect Black history. George has owned West Michigan’s oldest gallery devoted to artists of color for 30 years. An Art Education major from the University of Delaware, George became regional manager of Philadelphia’s largest picture frame chain before moving to Michigan. Bayard Gallery hosted Kwanzaa, Juneteenth, Underground Rail Roadshow, Authors Day, Soul of the City Festival, 100’s of exhibits, lectures, and book signings.
Currently, George is founder and Executive Director of the Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA). This 5-year journey has culminated in Grand Rapids only museum devoted to Black history, culture, education and community.
George is a professional picture framer, conservator, appraiser, artist, lecturer, collector, historian, artist’s representative, rare book seller, arts writer and arts advocate.
