Object Details
- Description
These pants were made by an undetermined maker in the United States. They are made of black fabric with sheepskin chaps attached to front. There are two pockets in back and two side pockets.
These pair of pants were previously owned and worn by Johnny Puleo (1907-1983), an American harmonica player and actor. Puleo got his big break after performing at a contest held by harmonica player and actor, Borrah Minevitch (born Boruch Meinewitz, 1902-1955), and leader of the group The Harmonica Rascals. After Minevitch’s death in 1955, Puleo formed his own group, The Harmonica Gang. The group performed throughout the world and made several recordings during their association. Puleo appeared in several television programs and films.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Credit Line
- Gift of Josephine M. DeRosa and Louise H. Puleo
- Physical Description
- fabric (overall material)
- wool (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 31 in x 11 1/8 in x 3 3/8 in; 78.74 cm x 28.2575 cm x 8.5725 cm
- Object Name
- pants
