Black "Sex" jumpsuit owned by James Brown

Created by

Unidentified

Owned by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium

wool, metal

Dimensions

H x W: 61 x 28 in. (154.9 x 71.1 cm)

Type

costume

Date

1970-1989

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.

Topic

African American

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

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Clothing-Costume

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture