Worn by
Julien, Max, American, 1933 - 2022
Date
1973
Medium
fur, leather, cellulose acetate cloth, and plastic buttons
Dimensions
H x W x D (On form): 54 3/4 × 26 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (139.1 × 67.9 × 31.8 cm)
Description
This cream fur coat was worn by Max Julien as the character John "Goldie" Mickens in the 1973 film "The Mack." The single-breasted fur coat is long, falling mid-calf on Julien, with an oversized notched spread collar, full-length sleeves, and a split tail. It closes at the center front with two (2) large round pearl-like plastic buttons. The cuffs, the interior front opening, and the interior tails are trimmed with white leather. The yoke and the collar lining are also faced in white leather. A 2 1/2 inch wide belt of the white leather is attached at the sides across the back waist. The coat is fully lined with cream acetate.
Place used
Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing-Costume
Type
coats
Topic
Actors
Blaxploitation films
Clothing and dress
Costume
Fashion
Film
Hollywood (Film)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.199
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f1df53e5-a7ff-4f2e-99fb-fdc326cb164b

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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