Costume, Performance
Object number2016.45.3 a-c
Designer
John Varvatos
Retailer
Macy's Inc.
Manufacturer
Levi Strauss and Company
Retailer
Nordstrom, Inc.
Date2012-2014
OriginChina
OriginVietnam
MediumCotton; Metal; Leather; Paper; Plastic; Ink; Adhesive; Nylon
Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection
DescriptionTelevision show costume consisting of shirt, jeans, and jacket.DimensionsHeight x Width (a): 27.5 × 19 in. (69.9 × 48.3 cm) [Width is between shoulder seams]Height x Width (b): 45 × 17 in. (114.3 × 43.2 cm) [Width is at waist]
Height x Width (c): 35 × 19 in. (88.9 × 48.3 cm) [Width is between shoulder seams]
Marks(a)
White text printed inside shirt at back center of collar "JOHN VARVATOS [red star] U.S.A. / MADE IN CHINA / L".
Black fabric tag inside shirt near bottom of proper left side seam has gray printed text on front and back including on front "made in china / ... / 100% cotton" and back "[care instructions]".
Two paperboard tags attached to neckline with black twisted fabric cord; light gray tag has black text "JOHN VARVATOS U.S.A. / SIZE: / L / ... / [white retailer sticker with barcode and "NORDSTROM"] / $88.00"; and black tag has white text "JOHN VARVATOS [red star] / U.S.A."
(b)
Brown paperboard tag attached to the back proper right waistband with text including "514 Slim Straight Fit", "$58.00", and sticker with "macy's".
Brown leather maker label sewn to back proper right waistband has red and black text including "LEVI STRAUSS & CO.... 514 W34 L34".
Clear plastic adhesive sticker adhered to back of proper right pant leg has repeated black text "34x34 / SLIM STRAIGHT FIT / 514" and red Levi's logo at bottom.
Inside jeans on back of proper right hip pocket's lining there are two layered fabric tags with black text in numerous languages including on front of top tag "LEVI'S / 100% COTTON / 514 / SLIM STRAIGHT / MADE IN VIETNAM / 34 x 34".
Inside jeans on the back of the proper left hip pocket's lining there is black printed text below maker logo "QUALITY NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE / For over 135 years..."
Quality control adhesive sticker inside jeans on back proper left rear pocket has red text "07 / Q.C."
Historical NotesCostumes from the set of the television show “Those Who Kill,” which was filmed in Pittsburgh for one season before being cancelled. This costume was worn by actor James D'Arcy while playing Dr. Thomas Schaeffer.
Related person
James D'Arcy
On View
Not on view
2014-2015
