Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Worn by
Bernie Worrell, American, 1944 - 2016
Subject of
Parliament-Funkadelic, American, founded 1955
Description
A pair of purple leather trousers worn by Bernie Worrell of Parliament-Funkadelic as part of Worrell's "Wizard of Woo" costume ensemble during the 1996 "Mothership Reconnection Tour." The trousers feature a purple cotton and light brown microfiber lining. There are five pockets (three at the front, two at the back), a dark metal zipper, and five belt loops.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Judie Worrell and Bassl Worrell
Date
mid 1990s
Object number
2021.43.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
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Type
costume
trousers
Medium
leather with polyester and cotton (fiber)
Dimensions
L x W (trousers): 36 7/16 × 13 3/8 in. (92.5 × 34 cm)
Inseam: 29 1/2 in. (75 cm)
Waist: 13 3/8 in. (34 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Movement
Afrofuturism
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Clothing and dress
Funk (Music)
Men
Music
Musicians
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2021.43.2
