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Patch, Insignia

Object number2013.72.3

Manufacturer Artcraft Blazers (founded 1950)

MediumCotton, thread, velcro

Credit LineGift of Audrey Lazar

DescriptionOctagonal navy blue patch, possibly the top of a pocket, that is folded across the top making it into a pentagon shape. Stitching across the front in red and white is company name with a needle going diagonally through the center of the text. Rectangular strip of velcro on the back of the folded portion of the patch.Dimensions3.75 x 4.062 in. (9.5 x 10.3 cm)
MarksStitching across the front in red and white reads: "ARTCRAFT / BLAZERS" with a needle going diagonally through the center of the text.
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to ArtCraft. ArtCraft was a Pittburgh based company started by Bob Lazar. The company started in 1950 as a small business with only three sewing machines. In 2002, the company had grown into an international company making 15,000-18,000 blazers, coats, and pants a year. The company supplied blazers to everyone from security guards, fireman, and policeman to the Boy Scouts.

Related institution Artcraft Blazers (founded 1950)

Related person Robert P. Lazar

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