Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
James Brown, American, 1933 - 2006
Description
A red jumpsuit with a red vest worn by James Brown. The jumpsuit (2008.7.3.1) is red with long sleeves. The sleeves have geometric square patterns from shoulder to cuff in gold printed fabric. The vest (2008.7.3.2) is knee length and has two geometric square patterns running vertically on the front. It also has two buttons and a plunging collar. The designs begin at hem of the vest and extend to where the cuffs of the jumpsuit would begin when worn.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1970-1989
Object number
2008.7.3.1-.2
Restrictions & Rights
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
jump suits
vests (main garments)
Medium
synthetic fiber
Dimensions
H x W (2008.7.3.1): 59 1/2 × 56 1/2 in. (151.1 × 143.5 cm)
H x W (2008.7.3.2): 41 1/2 × 23 1/4 in. (105.4 × 59.1 cm)
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Classification
Clothing - Costume
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Clothing and dress
Funk (Music)
Soul (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2008.7.3.1-.2