Jacket, "Skeet's" McDonald stage suit

 
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Jacket, Skeets McDonald
Jacket, "Skeet's" McDonald stage suit
Jacket, Skeets McDonald
Jacket, Skeets McDonald

Jacket, "Skeet's" McDonald stage suit

Object number2003.005.01.1
Dateca 1955-1965
Mediumpolyester blend
DimensionsOverall: 22 x 29 in. (55.9 x 73.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
Terms
    DescriptionWestern style stage suit contain a shirt and pants. The jacket is a poly blend and brown (rust) in color with the appearance of suede leather. There are two front pockets and pearl buttons. The sleeves contain two pearl buttons. There are no labels in the inside of the jacket.

    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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