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Jacket worn by Michael Jackson during Victory tour

African American Museum

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    Object Details

    Designed by

    Bill Whitten, American, 1944 - 2006

    Worn by

    Michael Jackson, American, 1958 - 2009

    Description

    A black sequined silk jacket with crest patch worn by Michael Jackson and designed by Bill Whitten. The jacket consists of a black silk lining with another layer of silk sewn over top. The outer layer is covered with black metallic circular sequins sewn flat to the jacket. There is a red white and gold thread patch sewn to the PL brest of the jacket featuring an embroidered crown, a red circle with a stylized castle in it, and a golden banner which reads [MONTIS INSIGNIA CALPE - / GIBRALTAR / THE SUFFOLK RGNT]. At the collar there are two rectangular tags, one in embroidered black with a red circle reading [BILL WHITTEN] and the other white printed with black reading [MICHAEL JACKSON]. The jacket has no buttons, zippers, or other fastenings.

    Credit Line

    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Date

    1984

    Object number

    2011.19

    Restrictions & Rights

    © Estate of Bill Whitten and Jams M Cross (Executor) & Family
    Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

    Type

    jackets

    Medium

    silk (fiber) and sequin

    Dimensions

    H x W (Laid Flat, Arms Folded): 25 9/16 × 20 1/2 in. (65 × 52 cm)
    Shoulder Width: 20 1/16 in. (51 cm)
    Sleeve Length: 24 in. (61 cm)

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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

    Classification

    Clothing - Costume

    Data Source

    National Museum of African American History and Culture

    Topic

    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Costume design
    Design
    Entertainers
    Popular music

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aa5daa7f-0c56-4a1a-b8c9-99b56ad17272

    Record ID

    nmaahc_2011.19

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