Fur coat worn by Max Julien as Goldie in the film The Mack

Object Details

Description: This cream fur coat was worn by Max Julien as the character John "Goldie" Mickens in the 1973 film "The Mack." The single-breasted fur coat is long, falling mid-calf on Julien, with an oversized notched spread collar, full-length sleeves, and a split tail. It closes at the center front with two (2) large round pearl-like plastic buttons. The cuffs, the interior front opening, and the interior tails are trimmed with white leather. The yoke and the collar lining are also faced in white leather. A 2 1/2 inch wide belt of the white leather is attached at the sides across the back waist. The coat is fully lined with cream acetate.

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

1973

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

Medium: fur, leather, cellulose acetate cloth, and plastic buttons
Dimensions: H x W x D (On form): 54 3/4 × 26 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (139.1 × 67.9 × 31.8 cm)

Place used: Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Clothing - Costume

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Topic: African American; Actors; Blaxploitation films; Clothing and dress; Costume; Fashion; Film; Hollywood (Film)

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