Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
De Shields, André, American, born 1946
Date
1982
Medium
polyester and satin with plastic and metal
Dimensions
H x W (vest flat): 22 1/2 × 18 1/8 in. (57.2 × 46 cm)
Waist: 32 1/2 in. (82.5 cm)
Description
Suit waistcoat from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The waistcoat is navy blue with white pin stripes. It is single breasted with five plastic brown buttons on the front at the waist, an angled bottom edge and no lapel. There are two false inset pockets on the front that are sewn shut with brown fabric. The waistcoat interior lining, as well as its entire back panel, both recto and verso, are made from the same dark gray shiny synthetic fabric as is used in the suit jacket.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
suits
waistcoats
Topic
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Costume
Entertainers
Musical Theatre
Television
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
Object number
2018.1.1.1.3
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5433cf2d2-5dfd-4363-a885-470bad892486

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