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Red blazer designed by Wesley Tann

ca. 1974

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Red blazer designed by Wesley Tann. The blazer has front flaps with rounded edges at the bottom. They do not close or attach to each other. The are notched lapels and a collar that is folded over in the back. There is a seam going down each of the sleeves. The inside of the blazer is lined in white. There is a black manufacturer’s label inside the proper right flap. It has white text which reads [Wesley Tann]. The is one vertical seam going down the center of the back of the jacket. There are a few small loose threads in the lining, but overall the blazer is in very good condition.

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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2007.3.177

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