Object Details
described
Wolverine
wearer
Jackman, Hugh
maker
Puma
Description
Wolverine costume used in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Hugh Jackman originated the role of Wolverine on screen in 2000, appearing in the five subsequent films in the series leading up to Days of Future Past.
The Marvel Comics character Wolverine was introduced in 1974. The antihero became one of the most popular characters in "X-Men" series.
Marvel Comics' X-Men were introduced by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby in 1963. The story follows a group of mutants born with superpowers led by wheelchair using telepath Professor Charles Xavier. Facing fear and prejudice for their differences, the comic has been used an allegory for topics related to race, gender and sexual identity. The X-Men first ran from 1963-1970, being reintroduced in 1975.
The X-Men have become one of Marvel's most notable franchises, introducing many of the company's most popular characters and many spin-off titles as well as movies, television programs, video games and other merchandise.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
2013
ID Number
2014.0076.01
accession number
2014.0076
catalog number
2014.0076.01
Object Name
costume
Physical Description
fabric (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
synthetic fibers (overall material)
metal (overall material)
resin (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 77 in x 17 in; 195.58 cm x 43.18 cm
overall; overall, maximum (exhibit or expanded): 77 in x 50 in; 195.58 cm x 127 cm
place made
United States: California, Los Angeles
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
X-Men
Subject
Movie
Entertainment, Film
Costume
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1462885