Lot 298
Michael Jackson's Personally Owned Full Length Russian Wool Trench Coat, Moscow Tour 1993/1996. (1958-2009) "The King of Pop", Michael Jackson's personally owned full length Russian wool trench coat. In September 1993 Michael Jackson performed in the former Soviet Union, actually an historic pop-culture event given his videos and music were not played prior given only State radio. He stayed for several days in Moscow visiting an orphanage, visiting Red Square, posing with troops, fans and delivered a well regarded concert at the Luzhniki Open Arena in Moscow in the pouring rain. He revisited Moscow three years later to similar fanfare. With both visits Jackson dressed publicly in a diverse wardrobe of Russian and Russian inspired coats, hats and medals. This is one of the coats acquired by Jackson on his trips. From the collection of the Director of Operations for the Michael Jackson Dangerous World Tour and the Executive Director Office of Special Services. Very heavy wool, full length trench coat, wide notch collar, boasting 12 brass button on front, two buttons on back vent strap and 4 small brass buttons set vertically along - center back vent. Extremely well made and tailored long coat of premium heavy grey wool, and fully lined inside in blue polished cotton fabric. M/L and in excellent condition very well stored for 20+ years. Cyrillic lettered label sewn on inside pocket. Estimate Value $900 - UP
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