Jacket, Life

Object number2009.67.1
Mediumnylon; metal
Credit LineGift of John Philip Young, Jr.
DescriptionOrange nylon life jacket.Dimensions20 x 15 in. (50.8 x 38.1 cm)
InscriptionsBlack print on backside are directions for use.
Historical NotesPowerboat racer's life jacket used by Chuck Young. Part of a collection that documents the championship powerboat racing career of Chuck Young. In 1956, Young began racing, first the family runabout, then the hydroplane that took him to a national Class A Pro championship in 1963. After racing for 40 years, Charles stopped in the mid-1990s and focused on collecting vintage boating equipment and supporting outboard organizations and events.
Previous owner
On View
On view
Costume, Performance
John Varvatos
2012-2014
Sled
c. 2014
Jacket
Holloway
c. 1987
Costume, Performance
Caleb V. Smith & Son
c. 1993
Uniform, Military
Golden Manufacturing Company, Inc.
2000-2007
Can
Gulf Refining Company
1941-1945
Helmet
Hong Jin Crown Corporation
c. 1999
Jacket
Bonner Manufacturing Company, Inc.
c. 1965
Saddlebag
c. 1845
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