On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Created by
San Carlo, Italian
Worn by
Tucker, Ira Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
Subject of
Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
Medium
cloth, linen
Dimensions
H x W (jacket): 35 x 23 in. (88.9 x 58.4 cm)
Inseam (pants): 30 in. (76.2 cm)
Description
A lime green suit with notched collar and lime green cloth-covered buttons. The buttonhole stitching is white. There is a label inside the jacket reading "San Carlo / ITALIA". It is lightly stained, most prominantly on the lapel.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
suits
jackets
trousers
Topic
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Gospel (Music)
Men
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
Object number
2013.13.35.1ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd567dd3416-4665-4fc2-a392-9fc1f8991ace

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