Manufactured by
Burberry Group PLC, English, founded 1956
Pelican USA, American
Worn by
Eikerenkoetter, Frederick J. II, American, 1935 - 2009
Date
mid 20th-early 21st century
Medium
synthetic fiber with leather , metal and cord (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W x D (flat): 40 1/16 × 18 7/8 × 1 15/16 in. (101.7 × 48 × 5 cm)
Description
A pair of Burberry’s suspenders worn by worn by Reverend Ike. The suspenders are made of two straps of a red and navy blue striped, stretchy synthetic fabric with black cord loops at the ends to attach to the trousers. The straps of the suspenders are crossed and sewn together with a piece of leather at the back. The leather is roughly triangular shaped and stamped [Burberry’s]. Attached to the bottom of the leather piece is a single, solid, short, black strap. All three straps have a flat metal loop on the ends that attach to the semicircular, black, leather pieces that hold the cord loops. There are two loops on each cord end that attach around trouser buttons. The two front straps have gold tone metal adjusters. Inscribed onto the back of each of the metal adjusters is the manufacture’s name, [PELICAN-USA].
Place made
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
suspenders (garment supports)
Topic
Christianity
Clothing and dress
Preaching
Radio
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eula M. Dent Eikerenkoetter (Wife) and Xavier F. Eikerenkoetter (Son)
Object number
2020.49.2.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ba68216e-ba22-45f3-b142-a6f265e48aab

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