Punk ensemble

Description:

This is an actual youth "punk" ensemble from c. 1988. a) Tattered and torn beige T-shirt, held together with safety pin. Black tractor image center-front. b) A pair of olive green Lee Khakis. Many holes that have been haphazardly repaired with lace, safety pins, and various printed fabrics. c) Black button up jacket with many hanging chains, washers and other metal objects. Yellow caution tape across back. "Punk" painted on back in white paint, along with other phrases (painted on back and down arms). d) Bright orange mohawk, separated into 6 twists. e) 3/4" wide black leather bracelet with circular silver spikes. f) 2" wide black leather bracelet with square silver protruding spikes. g) Long, bulky silver chain with clasp (not part of original ensemble)

Attribution:

Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection (Donor Unknown) Accession#: 2005.06.023a-g

Date:

1986...1989