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Ice Skating Costume, worn by Kristi Yamaguchi

Object Details

Description (Brief)
Costume worn by American figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi (b. 1971) as a member of the "Stars on Ice" tour, with whom she performed from 1992 - 2002..
Yamaguchi, a native Californian, became the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating when she finished first in women's singles at the 1992 Winter Games (Albertville, Canada.)
The skater also won two World Figure Skating Championships (1991 & 1992.) She was also an accomplished pairs skater, winning two U.S. championships with partner Rudy Galindo in 1989 and 1990.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
user
Yamaguchi, Kristi
maker
Sheehan, Lauren
date made
1990s
Credit Line
Gift from Kristi Yamaguchi
Physical Description
fabric (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 69 cm x 35.5 cm; 27 5/32 in x 13 31/32 in
overall, mounted: 29 1/2 in x 18 in x 15 in; 74.93 cm x 45.72 cm x 38.1 cm
Object Name
costume
skating costume

Featured In

  • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage in the Collections
  • Winter Sports
  • American Women Athletes:American Women Athletes
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