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Cherub Suit

Helen Hiatt American
Helen David, English Eccentrics British
1990s
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
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

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title:
    Cherub Suit
  • Artist:
    Helen Hiatt (Paisley Park Atelier)
  • Artist:
    Helen David, English Eccentrics (British, founded 1982)
  • Artist:
    Prince Rogers Nelson (American, Minneapolis, Minnesota 1958–2016 Chanhassen, Minnesota)
  • Date:
    1990s
  • Medium:
    4-ply silk
  • Classification:
    Costumes
  • Credit Line:
    All Artifacts Courtesy Paisley Park Enterprises, Inc. and The Estate of Prince Rogers Nelson
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments