Worn by
De Shields, André, American, born 1946
Designed by
Holder, Geoffrey, Trinidadian American, 1930 - 2014
Date
1975
Medium
polyester and satin with felt, rhinestone, metal Velcro™
Dimensions
H x W (flat): 9 × 11 in. (22.9 × 27.9 cm)
Description
Aviator cap from The Wiz costume ensemble worn by André De Shields in the original 1975 Broadway production. The cream headpiece has goggles and rhinestone decorations. The crown of the headpiece is constructed of panels of cream twill synthetic fiber that form a skullcap. Three rows of silver rhinestones are sewn along the proper left, center, and proper right seam lines extending all the way from the front of the skullcap to the back. The goggles are constructed of cream satin weave synthetic fiber that covers a stiff shaping material. Thirty dark green flat rhinestones are sewn around the eye openings. The headpiece is fastened in place with a chin strap, made of the same cream twill synthetic fiber as the skullcap, which closes with Velcro™ at the proper left side near the wearer's chin. The interior of the cap is made from a single piece of cotton batting, with the cream exterior fabric hand sewn around the interior edge of the crown to attach the batting. Some of the green rhinstones have leeched color onto the goggles. A red felt tab is stitched inside at the center of the goggles.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
helmets
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
2018.1.3.5
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50e55dbe3-872b-4b3b-b3bd-c93ecaf2bdae

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