On View
Musical Crossroads Gallery
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
Designed by
Manuel, Mexican American, born 1933
Manufactured by
Swarovski, Austrian, founded 1895
Worn by
Clinton, George, American, born 1941
Date
2008-2009
Medium
wool (textile) and silk (textile) with metal , rhinestone and plastic
Dimensions
H x W (Flat): 61 × 25 3/16 in. (155 × 64 cm)
Description
A floor length coat owned by George Clinton, designed by Manuel. The coat is primarily black wool gabardine with golden lane sunflower appliqué embroidery and aurora borealis Swarovski crystal rhinestones. Each front panel of the coat has four (4) gold and rhinestone stylized sunflowers running from the chest to the bottom edge. Each sleeve has two small stylized sunflowers. A large version of the pattern is repeated on the back at the shoulders, two (2) and the waist, and two (2) on the tails. The coat has two (2) interior lapel pockets, black silk lining, and black plastic buttons at the cuffs. A thick band of gold and rhinestone trim runs along the bottom edge of the coat. Sewn into the interior lapel pocket on the left side of the coat is a black label with gold text that reads [DESIGNED FOR George / Clinton / Manuel]. Adhered over the word [Clinton] is a white fabric label with a barcode and black text that reads [TC 1000378151].
Place made
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
Tyrol, Austria, Europe
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Movement
Afrofuturism
Type
coats
Topic
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Design
Fashion
Fashion design
Funk (Music)
Singers (Musicians)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of George Clinton
Object number
2019.91
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5570ff6f6-83f9-46cd-ad1e-ba3a2ca3fe34

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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