Kristi Yamaguchi's Ice Skating Costume

Object Details

Description (Brief):

Costume worn by American figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi (b. 1971) as a member of the "Stars on Ice" tour, with whom she performed from 1992 - 2002..

Yamaguchi, a native Californian, became the first Asian American woman to win a gold medal in Olympic competition when she finished first in women's singles at the 1992 winter games (Albertville, Canada.)

The skater also won two World Figure Skating Championships (1991 & 1992.) She was also an accomplished pairs skater, winning two U.S. championships with partner Rudy Galindo in 1989 and 1990.

Location:

Currently not on view

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Highlights from the Culture and the Arts Collection

date made:

1990s

ID Number:

2003.0165.01

accession number:

2003.0165

catalog number:

2003.0165.01

user:

Yamaguchi, Kristi

maker:

Sheehan, Lauren

subject:

Figure skating

Sports

Professional

Women

Asian Pacific American

Physical Description:

fabric (overall material)

plastic (overall material)

Measurements:

overall: 69 cm x 35.5 cm; 27 5/32 in x 13 31/32 in

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

Object Name:

costume

skating costume