Pocket chains for Ain't Misbehavin' costume worn by André De Shields

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Suit pocket chains from Ain't Misbehavin' costume ensemble for Act I worn by André De Shields during the 1982 NBC TV special. The suit is comprised of a jacket (2018.1.1.1.1), pants, (.2), waistcoat (.3), and two pocket chains (.4 and .5). The pocket chains are gold chain measuring 11 3/4 (.4) and 12 (.5) inches that have a black button snap on each end that snaps into the suit jacket and waistcoat. The end chain of .5 extends past the button while the chain of .4 loops in on itself and is missing the second half of the button closure.

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