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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5861029ab-55f4-4f67-ba90-aaaa30f6b172

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