Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
Date
1970-1989
Medium
synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W (2008.7.3.1): 59 1/2 × 56 1/2 in. (151.1 × 143.5 cm)
H x W (2008.7.3.2): 41 1/2 × 23 1/4 in. (105.4 × 59.1 cm)
Description
A red jumpsuit with a red vest worn by James Brown. The jumpsuit (2008.7.3.1) is red with long sleeves. The sleeves have geometric square patterns from shoulder to cuff in gold printed fabric. The vest (2008.7.3.2) is knee length and has two geometric square patterns running vertically on the front. It also has two buttons and a plunging collar. The designs begin at hem of the vest and extend to where the cuffs of the jumpsuit would begin when worn.
Classification
Clothing-Costume
Type
jump suits
vests (main garments)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Funk (Music)
Soul (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2008.7.3.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a2afaba-6dbd-4be0-b732-d908574fb7c7

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