Janet Jackson Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.1023

Scope and Contents

This collection contains two black coats made for Janet Jackson's 1990 Rhythm Nation Tour. One coat was worn by Jackson during the opening sequence of the tour while performing "Control" and "Nasty." The other coat is a similar, second version of the first coat.

Item 1: Black coat with velvet lapels and four snap-on fabric buttons on the front, worn by Janet Jackson in the opening sequence of her 1990 Rhythm Nation Tour while performing “Control” and “Nasty.” Has a “Richard Tyler” label.

Item 2: A second version of Item 1. Black coat with four snap-on fabric buttons on the front, made for Jackson’s 1990 Rhythm Nation Tour. Has a “Richard Tyler” label.

Also contained in the collection is an interactive auction catalog for the auction where these items were purchased. The auction catalog contains 3 bound volumes describing the auction, a foldable invitation card with sound, and a small video screen that auto plays a video describing the auction when opened.

Dates

  • 1990; 2021

Conditions Governing Access

This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Extent

5.41 Linear Feet (3 oversize flat boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection contains two black coats made for Janet Jackson's 1990 Rhythm Nation Tour. One coat was worn by Jackson during the opening sequence of the tour while performing "Control" and "Nasty." The other coat is a similar, second version of the first coat.

Physical Location

Offsite Storage, Special Collections & Archives

NMAAM-Vanderbilt University Collections Initiative

Purchased through the NMAAM-Vanderbilt University Collections Initiative.

Title
Finding Aid for the Janet Jackson Memorabilia Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Zach Johnson
Date
June 2021
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Jean and Alexander Heard Library
419 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37203 United States


 

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