Object Details
Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
Description
Elements of an S1W uniform. S1W, or Security of the First World, was a group that provided security at hip-hop parties and later became a part of Public Enemy. Included here are two red berets (.1, .2), two black canvas belts (.3, .4), a black jacket (.5), a pair of black pants with a belt (.6ab), an Uzi style air gun (.7), and a pair of black boots (.8ab).
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
Date
ca. 1992
Object number
2011.33.8
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
ensembles (costume)
Medium
synthetic fiber, wool, leather, rubber, plastic, metal
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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
Hip-hop (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2011.33.8