Manufactured by
Bogner, German, founded 1932
Worn by
Johnson, Seba, born 1973
Date
ca. 1988
Medium
synthetic fiber, metal
Dimensions
H x W: 48 x 14 in. (121.9 x 35.6 cm)
On Form: 52 1/2 x 22 x 16 in. (133.4 x 55.9 x 40.6 cm)
Description
Racing suit worn by Seba Johnson in the 1988 Winter Olympics Giant Slalom event. The suit is white with purple, yellow and green designs. A white zipper runs down the center of the suit, from the neckline to the waist. A Virgin Islands patch is located on the left shoulder. [Virgin Islands] is printed on the side of the right leg.
Place used
Nakiska, Alberta, Canada, North and Central America
Place depicted
Virgin Islands of the United States, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing-Historical
Type
ski suits
sports uniforms
Topic
Clothing and dress
Olympics
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
Object number
2011.163.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a872537f-6f01-4929-89f7-c40aae180115

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