Museum object · Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Shirt worn by Ray Barretto
late 20th century
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A geometric, black and white, button up shirt made by Maxini Collezione, size XL. The material of buttons is unknown, but all of the buttons are intact and functional. There is yellow staining/discoloration around the neckline. The shirt was worn by Ray Barretto during a performance. The event was photographed and is depicted in NMAAHC A2020.52.2.
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: A2020.52.1.3
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