Janet Jackson Memorabilia Collection
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
Jean and Alexander Heard Library
419 21st Avenue South
Nashville TN 37203 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu