Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
Date
1970-1989
Medium
wool, metal
Dimensions
H x W: 61 x 28 in. (154.9 x 71.1 cm)
Description
A black wool jumpsuit with sequined embellishments along the collar and waist. The letter "J" is spelled out with five sequined beads along the front of the collar. Each shoulder has six sequined beads along the top. The word "SEX" spelled out using sequined beads along the mid-section. The word is inside an oval that is also made using sequined beads. A zipper runs down the back.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
jump suits
Topic
Clothing and dress
Funk (Music)
Sexuality
Soul (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2008.7.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5873c87a4-7709-4f18-a029-bd242e9f3beb

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