Manufactured by
Mr. Jan, American
Worn by
Van Peebles, Melvin, American, 1932 - 2021
Date
ca. 1971
Medium
velvet with silk and metal
Dimensions
H x W: 20 1/2 x 17 in. (52.1 x 43.2 cm)
Description
A vest worn by Melvin Van Peebles as the title character of "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." The vest is made of gold-colored velvet with an orange silk lining. It is hip-length, with slits at the bottom of each side seam and a low neckline. At front center is a round metal belt buckle closure. An interior black label with gold text reads, "Mr. Jan / MADE IN / CALIFORNIA."
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
vests (main garments)
Topic
Blaxploitation films
Clothing and dress
Costume
Film
Independent films
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.82.2.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd577b9b552-317e-4460-b0c7-32bc33a930fa

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