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Costume worn by Terry Ellis in "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" video

1992

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

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

A costume worn by Terry Ellis of En Vogue for the music video "Giving Him Something He Can Feel" (1992) comprised of a red dress (.1), a bra (.2), a pair of elbow-length black gloves (.3), and a pair of black stiletto heels (.4ab). Dress (.1): A red sleeveless dress with an an ankle-length skirt. The dress is made from a red stretch knit sewn with the dull side of the fabric facing. The front of the bodice scoops below the bust, with the upper band becoming the back straps. There is a sixteen (16) inch slit along the proper right side of the skirt, with the edges of the slit rounded at the hem. The letter "T" is handwritten in black ink on the inside front bodice. The dress is not lined. Bra (.2): A red push-up bra with a plunging neckline between the cups, red sheer wings, and adjustable back straps.

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Catalog reference: 2014.189.3.1-.4ab

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