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Cherub Suit

Helen Hiatt American
 Helen David, English Eccentrics British
 Prince Rogers Nelson American

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Prince wore this baroque-inspired cherub-patterned suit in live performances throughout the early to mid 1990s, often when he performed with his Auerswald Model C guitar, on display nearby. The print and fabric was designed and produced by Helen David of English Eccentrics. The suit was designed by Prince and his in-house costume designer, Helen Hiatt.


Technical Description:
One-piece silk brocade body suit, patterned with Baroque ornamental designs and cherubs

Cherub Suit, Helen Hiatt (Paisley Park Atelier), 4-ply silk

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Cherub Suit, Helen Hiatt (Paisley Park Atelier), 4-ply silk
Cherub Suit, Helen Hiatt (Paisley Park Atelier), 4-ply silk
Cherub Suit, Helen Hiatt (Paisley Park Atelier), 4-ply silk

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