- 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
- Hat: straw, cotton ribbon
- Shirt: synthetic fiber and cotton blend cloth
- Vest: synthetic fiber, plastic buttons
- Neckerchief: cotton
- Pants: synthetic fiber, wood and plastic buttons
- Shoes: leather and wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.2-.5 on form): 72 × 24 1/2 × 14 in. (182.9 × 62.2 × 35.6 cm)
- Description
- This costume worn by Chiwetel Ejiofor as Solomon Northup in the film 12 Years a Slave (2013) consists of a straw hat (.1), a shirt (.2), a vest (.3), a neckerchief (.4), pants (.5), and a pair of brogan shoes (.6ab).
- Type
- ensembles (costume)
- Topic
- Actors
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- 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
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




