Jacket
Object number2007.4.2
Datec. 1950
Mediumfelt; cotton; various metals
DescriptionRed wool, long sleeved Letterman jacket. Knitted cotton red and beige striped collar, hem, and cuffs. Round beige-painted metal snap buttons down front. Beige leather lined pockets. Proper right just below neckline: gold oval pin with image of torch behind blue banner bearing text painted in gold. Proper left breast has beige embroidered name. Inside: lined in red rayon; cotton loop on neckline. Back has abbreviated school name and owner's role in beige felt patch letters.Dimensions22 x 25 in. (55.9 x 63.5 cm)InscriptionsProper right just below neckline: gold oval pin with image of torch behind blue banner: "MAJORETTE" painted in gold on banner.
Proper left breast beige embroidery: "Patti".
Back reads: "AVHS / MAJORETTE" in beige felt patch letters.
Marks
Historical NotesMajorette Letterman jacket from Avonworth High School, worn by donor Patricia Tanner.
Previous owner
Patricia Tanner
Related institution
Avonworth High School
On View
Not on view
c. 1950
1944-1945
c. 1917
1952-1953
1958