On View
Taking the Stage Gallery
Exhibition
Taking the Stage
Designed by
Norris, Patricia, American, 1931 - 2015
Worn by
Ejiofor, Chiwetel, British, born 1977
Created by
Western Costume Company, American, founded 1912
Subject of
Northup, Solomon, American, 1808 - 1875
Date
2013
Medium
cotton
Dimensions
H x W x D (On form): 24 1/2 × 10 1/2 × 9 in. (62.2 × 26.7 × 22.9 cm)
H x W (Flat): 6 1/2 × 54 in. (16.5 × 137.2 cm)
Description
This neckerchief was worn by Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup in the film 12 Years a Slave (2013). The neckerchief is merely a strip of printed cotton cloth with all of the edges cut raw and slightly unraveled. The fabric has a design of medium scale brown floral clusters and dark green vines on a pale green ground. The fabric is purposefully wrinkled and creased, shaped to be draped around the neck similar to a proper scarf or neckerchief.
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
neckerchiefs
Topic
Actors
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Design
Film
Men
Slavery
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Western Costume Company
Object number
2015.158.2.4
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4d44147-ad05-4c82-8893-ffdfd4ce58c2

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