Pants, Skeets McDonald's Stage Suit

 
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Pants, Skeets McDonald's Stage Suit
Pants, Skeets McDonald's Stage Suit
Pants, Skeets McDonald's Stage Suit
Pants, Skeets McDonald's Stage Suit

Pants, Skeets McDonald's Stage Suit

Object number2003.005.01.2
Dateca 1955-1965
Mediumpolyester blend
DimensionsOverall: 19 x 40 in. (48.3 x 101.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
Terms
  • Bathrobe
DescriptionWestern style stage suit containg a shirt and pants. The pants are a poly blend and brown (rust) in color with the appearance of suede leather. There are two front and back pockets. There is a silver clasp rather than a button to keep pants attached to body. There are no labels in the inside the pants.

Skeets McDonald (1915-1968), born Enos William McDonald, was an American country and rockabilly musician popular in the 1950s and 60s. McDonald was born in Greenway, Arkansas, and after serving in World War II, he began recording songs. He recorded more than 80 songs for Capitol Records including “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes”. McDonald made several film appearances in movies such as Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town, The Glenn Miller Story, and Hud.
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