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Birds and Flowers

Shen Zifan

Song dynasty, 960–1279 · National Palace Museum

Superman costume worn by Christopher Reeve

film costume

1987 · Smithsonian Institution

Seinfeld's "Puffy Shirt"

television costume shirt

1993 · Smithsonian Institution

Cuban Rumba Dress worn by Celia Cruz

performance dress

1973–1987 · Smithsonian Institution

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz

Ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz

Adrian

1939 · Smithsonian Institution

Michelle Obama's Inaugural Gown, 2009

Jason Wu

2009 · Smithsonian Institution

Benjamin Franklin's Suit

three-piece suit

1778 · Smithsonian Institution

Milwaukee Brewers Jersey worn by Hank Aaron

baseball jersey

1975–1976 · Smithsonian Institution

Mister Rogers' Sweater

cardigan sweater

c. 1978–1984 · Smithsonian Institution

Harriet Powers's Bible Quilt

Harriet Powers

1885–1886 · Smithsonian Institution

George Washington's Uniform

George Washington's Uniform

military uniform

1789 · Smithsonian Institution

Abraham Lincoln's Top Hat

Abraham Lincoln's Top Hat

American

Mid 19th century; worn 14 April 1865 · Smithsonian Institution

Peter Norman's 1968 Mexico City Olympic running singlet

Peter Norman

1968 · National Museum of Australia

Waterside Workers' banner

banner

about 1920 · National Museum of Australia

Old Mother Time costume

costume

1995 · National Museum of Australia

Azaria Chamberlain's black dress, pilchers and booties set

Lindy Chamberlain

1980 · National Museum of Australia

The Emperor's Carpet

The Emperor's Carpet

Safavid court workshop

second half 16th century · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

"Clover Leaf"

Charles James

1953 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Unicorn Rests in a Garden (from the Unicorn Tapestries)

The Unicorn Rests in a Garden (from the Unicorn Tapestries)

French (cartoon)/South Netherlandish (woven)

1495–1505 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art