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This object consists of 6 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Rock and Pop Costume

1981 (made)

Costume worn by Elton John on 1981/2 British and World tours, made by Bob Mackie, 1981

Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Costumes
Secrets of the Museum
Object type
Rock and Pop costume
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Rock and Pop Costume
  • Jacket
  • Theatre Costume
  • Rock and Pop Costume
  • Trousers
  • Boots
  • Boots
  • Theatre Costume
  • Rock and Pop Costume
  • Cap (Headgear)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Rock and Pop Costume
  • Sash
Brief description
Costume worn by Elton John on 1981/2 British and World tours, made by Bob Mackie, 1981
Dimensions
  • Jacket, collar to hem length: 73cm
  • Jacket, across shoulders width: 55cm
  • Trousers, waist to hem length: 91cm
  • Trousers, waist width: 41cm
  • Sash length: 170cm
  • Sash, maximum width width: 32cm
  • Total hanging weight of jacket, trousers and sash weight: 2.9kg
Credit line
Given by Elton John
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.527&A to E-1989

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1114825/rock-and-pop/
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