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1976

  • Work on this object began.

1980

  • Work on this object ended.

2020

2025

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Jumpsuit, 1976–80

This is a Jumpsuit. It was designed by Willi Smith and made for WilliWear Ltd..

This object is not part of the Cooper Hewitt's permanent collection. It was able to spend time at the museum on loan from National Museum of African American History and Culture as part of Willi Smith: Street Couture.

It is dated 1976–80. Its medium is cotton. It is a part of the department.

It is credited Courtesy of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane.

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Willi Smith: Street Couture.

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