Skip to main content Smithsonian Institution

Catalog Data

Created by:
Sun Ra, American, 1914 - 1993  Search this
Used by:
The Sun Ra Arkestra, American  Search this
Medium:
synthetic fiber and sequin
Dimensions:
H x W x D (flat): 41 × 59 1/2 × 1/8 in. (104.1 × 151.1 × 0.3 cm)
Type:
ponchos
Date:
early 1990s
Description:
A poncho-style stage costume designed by Sun Ra. Poncho is comprised of several different cuts of synthetic fabrics stitched together with decorative fabric patches sewed on top. The design depicts shooting stars in sequined fabric trailed by swathes of shiny, lamé-evoking fabric on a rich purple background fabric. Collar, hem, and lining are a pink-purple fabric. One section of the purple fabric has detached along a seam line, approximately five inches long, under the star at proper right.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Clothing and dress  Search this
Costume  Search this
Jazz (Music)  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2021.52.2
Restrictions & Rights:
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Clothing-Costume
Movement:
Afrofuturism
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55fc5f846-a8a4-4477-944f-aae8b89237dd
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2021.52.2