Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
De Shields, André, American, born 1946
Date
1982
Medium
metal and plastic
Dimensions
H x W (.4): 11 3/4 × 9/16 in. (29.8 × 1.5 cm)
H x W (.5): 12 × 13/16 in. (30.5 × 2 cm)
Description
Suit pocket chains 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 pocket chains are gold chain measuring 11 3/4 (.4) and 12 (.5) inches that have a black button snap on each end that snaps into the suit jacket and waistcoat. The end chain of .5 extends past the button while the chain of .4 loops in on itself and is missing the second half of the button closure.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
chains
suits
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
2018.1.1.1.4-5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51f1c7182-fb2a-40bf-952c-4b0bd5100060

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