On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Designed by
Wells, Louis, born 1957
Worn by
White, Verdine, American, born 1951
Subject of
Earth, Wind & Fire, American, founded 1969
Date
2004-2013
Medium
synthetic fiber, plastic zipper, metal fastener, and cotton tape with metal snaps
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 46 × 14 3/4 in. (116.8 × 37.5 cm)
Description
A pair of wide legged pants with black and white vertical stripes designed by Louis Wells and worn by Verdine White, bassist for Earth, Wind & Fire. The pants are made from a stiff upholstery grade fabric. They close at the center front waist with a black plastic zipper and one (1) flat metal hook-and-eye fastener. There are seven (7) self-fabric belt loops at even intervals around the waist band. Sewn along each outside leg seam is black snap tape with the male side of the snap. The pants are not lined.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
trousers
Topic
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Design
Instrumentalists (Musicians)
Soul (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Costume Designer Bernard G. Jacobs
Object number
2015.147.3.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6fa4ef8-ef0b-4713-baf3-c9dbfff351fa

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