On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
Clinton, George, American, born 1941
Date
1990-2010
Medium
synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W: 23 1/2 x 12 in. (59.7 x 30.5 cm)
Diameter: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Description
This black and rainbow-colored wig was worn by George Clinton. The synthetic hair is a mullet style with the back reaching below the shoulders. Most of the hair is black, but rainbow-colored chunks and braids, strands of silver plastic beads, pink and blue tinsel wrapped around coily curls of the black hair, and plastic iridescent flowers accent the wig throughout. The synthetic hairs are attached to a thin strip of woven tape, which is formed into a skullcap using pieces of black lace. A solid panel of black lace is attached at the interior front quarter. A rectangular panel of black synthetic fabric is attached at the interior center back with a length of thin ribbon across the middle of the panel that has lines of stitching forming flat loops in the ribbon. Two (2) black elastic straps extend one on each side from the center back, each strap has a plastic hook at the end closest to the center back that is attached around the ribbon loops on the fabric panel. A label inside the wig reads "100% synthetic fiber / Made in China" with no manufacturer listed.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Movement
Afrofuturism
Type
wigs
Topic
Clothing and dress
Costume
Funk (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Love to the planet
Object number
2011.83.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a758284d-cda6-4630-8e7e-ab6c2d0878d7

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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