Gold velvet vest worn by Melvin Van Peebles in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: Museum Object and Cultural History
Gold velvet vest worn by Melvin Van Peebles in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song: Date: ca. 1971. Manufactured by: Mr. Jan, American. Worn by: Melvin Van Peebles, American, 1932 - 2021.
The object in the museum catalogue
A vest worn by Melvin Van Peebles as the title character of "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." The vest is made of gold-colored velvet with an orange silk lining. It is hip-length, with slits at the bottom of each side seam and a low neckline. At front center is a round metal belt buckle closure. An interior black label with gold text reads, "Mr. Jan / MADE IN / CALIFORNIA."
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date: ca. 1971
- Manufactured by: Mr. Jan, American
- Worn by: Melvin Van Peebles, American, 1932 - 2021
- Type: vests (main garments)
- Medium: velvet with silk and metal
- Dimensions: H x W: 20 1/2 x 17 in. (52.1 x 43.2 cm)
- Topic: African American
- Topic: Blaxploitation films
- Topic: Clothing and dress
- Topic: Costume
- Topic: Film
- Topic: Independent films
- Object number: 2012.82.2.1
- Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture
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