Sportcoat
Object number2012.7.33
Manufacturer
Leinenweber, Inc.
OriginChicago, IL
MediumFabric/Plastic
Credit LineGift of Nancy Page
DescriptionPlaid men's sportcoat with three black plastic buttons down front. The plaid is blue and green "Black Watch" style with yellow and white checks. Tartan plaid. The interior is lined in a gold houndstooth and purple striped fabric. There are three pockets on the interior right side. Pockets at both hips. Three black plastic buttons on cuffs.Dimensions32.625 x 29 in. (82.9 x 73.7 cm)MarksRectangular label sewn at the left breast pocket is black text on a white field: "Exclusively for Bob Price by Leinenweber, Inc. Custom tailors, Chicago".
Historical NotesDonor Nancy Page was good friends with Bob Prince and donated one of his signature plaid jackets. Prince was a Pittsburgh Pirates announcer who was known for his outlandish suit jackets.
Previous owner
Robert Ferris Prince
Related institution
Pittsburgh Pirates
(founded 1887)
Previous owner
Nancy Page
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1940-1960
2014-2015
