Embroidery test pattern made in the development of Prince's Nude Tour outfits, executed in gold thread at either end of a black 52 x 7 cloth banner. In order to prepare the costumes for the Nude Tour, which marked Prince's return to Japan, the wardrobe designers were asked to integrate Japanese symbols (Kanji and Katakana) meaning 'To Love.' Embroidery tests were done on multiple fabrics for validation. This symbol finally appeared on multiple outfits worn by Prince during the Nude Tour, as well as on the film crew jacket for his movie Graffiti Bridge. In fine condition. The Kanji and Katakana served as prominent on-stage symbols for Prince during his legendary to Japan; in late August and early September of 1990, Prince and crew played five sold-out shows in Tokyo, Nishinomiya, Sapporo, and Yokohama; Prince’s explosive performance at the Tokyo Dome on August 31st aired on Japanese television.
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