Vest from the Sho'Nuff costume in The Last Dragon: Museum Object and Cultural History
Vest from the Sho'Nuff costume in The Last Dragon: Date: 1985. Designed by: Robert De Mora. Worn by: Julius J. Carry III, American, 1952 - 2008.
The object in the museum catalogue
A red polyester vest with white floral patches sewn into the shoulders. The vest has dark red lining with a wave-like pattern. Metal safety pins hold the sleeves to the body. A black cotton fabric lines the edges of the inside of the vest.
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date: 1985
- Designed by: Robert De Mora
- Worn by: Julius J. Carry III, American, 1952 - 2008
- Subject of: de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
- Type: vests (main garments)
- Medium: polyester and cotton with metal
- Dimensions: H x W: 40 3/4 x 30 in. (103.5 x 76.2 cm)
- Topic: African American
- Topic: Clothing and dress
- Topic: Costume
- Topic: Costume design
- Topic: Design
- Topic: Film
- Object number: 2013.49.1.1
- Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
- Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture
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