- 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
- 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.




