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Mugs

Helen Ann Smith

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Each morning becomes a moment of reflection with these durable ceramic mugs. Archival imagery wraps the surface, turning coffee breaks into conversations about legacy.

  • 15 oz white ceramic mug
  • Full wraparound design
  • Dishwasher and microwave safe

Helen Ann Smith

Regular price
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price

The Story Behind the Legacy

This 1950s photo captures Helen Ann Smith as she poses at the counter of the Harlem House diner, a restaurant chain based in Memphis to serve African-American customers who were denied service at lunch counters in the South. “That is such a beautiful picture," Withers is quoted as saying. “This location was on Beale Street and it was very, very popular with musicians.