Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Van Peebles, Melvin, American, 1932 - 2021
Date
ca. 1971
Medium
velvet
Dimensions
H x W: 24 x 43 1/2 in. (61 x 110.5 cm)
Description
A pair of pants worn by Melvin Van Peebles as the title character of "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." The pants are made of a gold velvet and have a high waist, two front pockets, a zipper and button closure, and flared hems.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
trousers
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
2012.82.2.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51b441277-f712-4d7d-9d2e-a18b625210bc

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