The Evolution of the Negro Political Costume

Rashid Johnson

The Renaissance Society, University of Chicago, photograph

Caption

Rashid Johnson American, born 1977. The Evolution of the Negro Political Costume, 2004. Mixed media, Each: 74 x 32 x 4 in. (188 x 81.3 x 10.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Lawrence Calcagno, Mrs. John Colt, Mr. and Mrs. Allan D. Emil, Dr. and Mrs. Milton H. Schlesinger, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Tepper, by exchange, 2005.58a-c. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: The Renaissance Society, University of Chicago,, CUR.2005.58a-c_Renaissance_Society_photo_2004.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

The Evolution of the Negro Political Costume

Date

2004

Medium

Mixed media

Classification

Textile

Dimensions

Each: 74 x 32 x 4 in. (188 x 81.3 x 10.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Lawrence Calcagno, Mrs. John Colt, Mr. and Mrs. Allan D. Emil, Dr. and Mrs. Milton H. Schlesinger, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Tepper, by exchange

Accession Number

2005.58a-c

Rights

© artist or artist's estate

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