Manufactured by
Made in the Shade
Cotler
Worn by
DJ Kool Herc, Jamaican American, born 1955
Date
1984
Medium
denim and leather with metal
Dimensions
Chest (.1, jacket): 27 in. (68.6 cm)
Waist (.2, pants): 34 in. (86.4 cm)
Inseam (.2, pants): 36 in. (91.4 cm)
Description
This is a three-piece outfit worn by DJ Kool Herc in the 1984 film, Beat Street. The Cotler blue denim jacket (2022.73.5.1) is a size XL with tan-color leather fringe from each shoulder to the bottom and a zipper front closure. The Made in the Shade blue denim jeans (2022.73.5.2) are a junior size 13 with leather panels running down the outside of each leg and a zipper closure. The brown leather belt (2022.73.5.3) has metal encased punch holes and decorative circular metal pieces above and below each punch hole.
Place captured
Bronx, New York City, Bronx County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
ensembles (costume)
jean jackets
belts (costume accessories)
jeans
Topic
Clothing and dress
Costume
DJs (Musicians)
Film
Hip-hop (Music)
Musical films
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2022.73.5.1-.3
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56b71914d-1101-4a3d-94d0-cae75a6ecc10

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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