Jacket worn by Michael Jackson during Victory tour

Object Details

Description: A black sequined silk jacket with crest patch worn by Michael Jackson and designed by Bill Whitten. The jacket consists of a black silk lining with another layer of silk sewn over top. The outer layer is covered with black metallic circular sequins sewn flat to the jacket. There is a red white and gold thread patch sewn to the PL brest of the jacket featuring an embroidered crown, a red circle with a stylized castle in it, and a golden banner which reads [MONTIS INSIGNIA CALPE - / GIBRALTAR / THE SUFFOLK RGNT]. At the collar there are two rectangular tags, one in embroidered black with a red circle reading [BILL WHITTEN] and the other white printed with black reading [MICHAEL JACKSON]. The jacket has no buttons, zippers, or other fastenings.

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

1984

Restrictions & Rights: © Estate of Bill Whitten and Jams M Cross (Executor) & Family

Medium: silk (fiber) and sequin
Dimensions: H x W (Laid Flat, Arms Folded): 25 9/16 × 20 1/2 in. (65 × 52 cm); Shoulder Width: 20 1/16 in. (51 cm); Sleeve Length: 24 in. (61 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; Costume; Costume design; Design; Entertainers; Popular music

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