Barney-Inspired Halloween Costume, Made by Emily Nietering for Eric Nietering, 1993
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When the children's television series Barney & Friends debuted in 1992, it became a runaway hit with preschool-age kids. Four-year-old Eric Nietering -- like countless other children -- was a big fan of Barney, a friendly, huggable T. Rex with an optimistic attitude. Eric’s mother Emily made this Barney-inspired costume for her son.
When the children's television series Barney & Friends debuted in 1992, it became a runaway hit with preschool-age kids. Four-year-old Eric Nietering -- like countless other children -- was a big fan of Barney, a friendly, huggable T. Rex with an optimistic attitude. Eric’s mother Emily made this Barney-inspired costume for her son.
Artifact
Costume (Character dress)
Date Made
1993
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
Costume made by Emily Nietering using Butterick pattern 3053.
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.113.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Emily Nietering.
Material
Polyester fleece
Elastic (Textile material)
Velcro (TM)
Technique
Homemade
Color
Purple
Green
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 13 in (hood)
Width: 8.75 in (hood)
Height: 30.5 in (jumpsuit)
Width: 13 in (jumpsuit)
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