Object Details
wearer
Berry, Halle
Description
Costume worn by actress Halle Berry in the title role for the 2004 film Catwoman. The outfit was designed by Angus Strathie.
The character of Catwoman was first introduced in the pages of Batman comics in 1940. With origins as a villain, Catwoman has been a staple in the DC Comics universe, including headlining her own comic series.
The 2004 film retells the Catwoman story as a stand alone feature. It won four Golden Raspberry Awards, given to the worst films of the year.
Previously, Halle Berry became the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for best actress, taking home the Oscar for her role in 2002's Monster's Ball.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift from Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.
date made
2004
ID Number
2013.0001.27
catalog number
2013.0001.27
collector/donor number
208044
accession number
2013.0001
collector/donor number
228552
Object Name
costume
Physical Description
vinyl (part: pants material)
leather (part: gauntlets material)
leather (part: boots material)
leather (part: bra material)
leather (part: belt material)
leather (part: cowl material)
rubber (part: cowl material)
styrofoam (part: cowl material)
metal (part: belt material)
leather (part: gloves material)
fabric (part: gloves material)
metal (part: gloves material)
Measurements
part: cowl: 13 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in x 11 in; 34.29 cm x 21.59 cm x 27.94 cm
part: bra: 22 in x 14 in x 10 in; 55.88 cm x 35.56 cm x 25.4 cm
part: pants: 40 in x 16 in x 9 in; 101.6 cm x 40.64 cm x 22.86 cm
part: belt: 2 3/4 in x 41 in x 1/2 in; 6.985 cm x 104.14 cm x 1.27 cm
part:gauntlets: 18 1/2 in x 6 in x 4 in; 46.99 cm x 15.24 cm x 10.16 cm
part: gloves: 8 in x 4 in x 2 1/2 in; 20.32 cm x 10.16 cm x 6.35 cm
part: boots: 14 in x 3 1/2 in x 8 in; 35.56 cm x 8.89 cm x 20.32 cm
part: belt: 2 3/4 in x 39 in x 1/2 in; 6.985 cm x 99.06 cm x 1.27 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Movie Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Movie
Entertainment, Film
Costume
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1445475