Sweater worn by Michael Holman: Museum Object and Cultural History
Sweater worn by Michael Holman: Date: 1984. Created by: Opus. Worn by: Michael Holman, American, born 1955.
The object in the museum catalogue
A black, Opus brand, men’s Pony Hair sweater worn on "Graffiti Rock" by Michael Holman. The front of the sweater is covered in Pony Hair. The middle front of the jacket has a pony hair diamond shape pattern. Two pockets on either side of the front are at the bottom of the diamond pattern. A metal zipper runs up the middle of the front and ends at the top at a thick collar. The sleeves and the back of the sweater are made of wool. Three white tags on the interior neck of the sweater indicate the maker and make. The tags read: [Made in Italy / Opus / RN33662]; [Real Leather & 110% Wool / Made in Italy]; [Leather].
Materials, dates and provenance
- Date: 1984
- Created by: Opus
- Worn by: Michael Holman, American, born 1955
- Type: sweaters
- Medium: wool (textile), leather, hair-on leather with metal
- Dimensions: H x W: 27 1/2 × 17 in. (69.9 × 43.2 cm)
- Place made: Italy, Europe
- Topic: African American
- Topic: Clothing and dress
- Topic: Fashion
- Topic: Hip-hop (Music)
- Object number: 2016.31.7
- 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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