Costume worn on Soul Train by dancer Freddie Mae Maxie

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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.

This costume was worn by dancer Freddie Mae Maxie on the television show Soul Train during Marvin Gaye's performance of "Let's Get It On" on February 16, 1974. The outfit is comprised of a red short-sleeved blouse (.1) and a pair of blue cropped pants (.2). The blouse is made from a semi-sheer synthetic fiber and spandex knit fabric. It has short sleeves and a crew neck. A ruffle made from the red fabric is sewn at the seam of the shoulder and sleeve on each side. The neck, ruffles, and sleeves are all rimmed in a white synthetic knit fabric. The collar also has a short ruffle of red netting around it below the white trim. A tab made from the red fabric extends from the center front neck. Two (2) round white satin covered buttons are sewn to the tab. The shirt is not lined. The pants (.

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