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Miss Asstro '69

Artist Red Grooms (American, b. 1937)

Dateca. 1969

MediumMixed media

ClassificationsModern art

Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number0.3238.5

Terms

Sun
Moons
Space
Astronomical
Bright green
Royal blue
Gray
Silver
Yellow

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DescriptionThis is a costume in eight parts. The first is of lime green leotard with a royal blue satin collar with stars and asteroids painted on. Over that a royal satin sheath ending in gray bulbous round contortion depicting moon surfaces. Stars and clouds painted on the royal blue sheath. For shoes there are silvered rubber soled boots, flash lights on toes and suction cups on bottom. The wearer also has a bracelet with astronauts on it and a watch. Lastly, a very large headpiece with a wig to complete the outfit.