Created by
Grace Costumes Inc., American, founded 1961
Worn by
De Shields, André, American, born 1946
Designed by
Holder, Geoffrey, Trinidadian American, 1930 - 2014
Date
1975
Medium
polyester and suede with thread, twill, elastic plastic and Velcro™
Dimensions
H x W (.1a top flat arms outstretched): 31 1/8 × 61 1/8 in. (79.1 × 155.3 cm)
H x W (. 1b bottom flat): 43 × 24 1/2 in. (109.2 × 62.2 cm)
Inseam: 29 in. (73.7 cm)
Waist: 40 3/4 in. (103.5 cm)
Description
Pajama set from The Wiz costume ensemble worn by André De Shields in the original 1975 Broadway production. A matching set of white silk pajamas with suede red hearts machine sewn onto both the top and bottoms. The pajama top (1a) has six plastic clear buttons. The hearts are only on the chest and back of the top, not the arms. Under the collar is the manufacturer's label, white with gold lettering that reads, [Grace Costumes / New York]. The pajama bottoms, (1b) are wide legged with hand raised hem. They have an elastic waistband that has become extremely worn and no longer functions. Some of the hearts on the bottoms have become worn and have areas of loss. There is staining throughout the top and bottoms.
Place made
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
pajamas
Topic
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Design
Entertainers
Musical Theatre
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of André De Shields
Object number
2018.1.3.1ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57e267422-0965-47bb-98e6-ad579c0c742b

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