Lavender satin ensemble worn by Prince

Object Details

Description: A lavender purple satin outfit worn by Prince in numerous appearances. The ensemble consists of a shirt (2020.27.3.1) and pants (2020.27.3.2) with matching boots (2020.27.2ab).; 2020.27.3.1 Shirt:; The long-sleeved shirt is made of a flowy lavender satin. The collar has a high band and the two points fold in on themselves to meet at the bottom center of the collar. There are stains from stage makeup around the interior of the collar. There are folded pleats down either side of the shirt, similar to the fold of the collar points, forming a center line of decorative folds from collar down to near the bottom hem. The hem is open along the center line from the bottom of the pleats. The long sleeves end in wide cuffs and there is a zipper closure at back center. In the interior near the collar is a manufacturer's label, black with white lettering reading [DOMENICO SERIO].; 2020.27.3.2 Pants:; The high-waisted pants are made of the same lavender satin as the shirt, with a dart down the front center of each pant leg. The front of the waistline has a silver hook and eye closure above a purple zipper. The back side of the pants is higher in the waist than in the front. There is a wide v shaped notch at the center of the waistline. In the interior is a manufacturer's label, black with white lettering reading [DOMENICO SERIO].

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

ca. 1998

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown – Restrictions Possible; Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: satin and zippers with thread
Dimensions: L x W (.1 Top, width shoulder to shoulder): 31 1/4 × 17 1/2 in. (79.4 × 44.5 cm); L x W (.2 Pants, width at the waist): 42 1/4 × 13 1/2 in. (107.3 × 34.3 cm)

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Clothing - Costume
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Composers (Musicians); Funk (Music); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Musicians; Popular music; Rhythm and blues (Music); Rock and roll (Music)

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