Vest
Object number2014.79.1
Manufacturer
Reebok
Date2009
OriginIndonesia
MediumNylon/Fabric/Paper/Ink/Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Joesph Sapko
DescriptionBright pink nylon vest. Front has two hip pockets and the Super Bowl XLIII logo over the proper left breast in red, blue, and green with blue text identifying event. Back has white maker text at top center, the same aforementioned Super Bowl XLIII logo in the center, and white text at bottom with use information. Four squares of Velcro down front center where the vest opens. Two fabric maker tags inside collar at center. Rectangular white adhesive label inside vest on back panel in bottom right corner has black text. Dimensions27.875 x 28.5 in. (70.8 x 72.4 cm)InscriptionsSuper Bowl XLIII logo over the proper left breast in red, blue, and green with blue text "SUPER BOWL / XLIII".
Back has the same aforementioned Super Bowl XLIII logo in the center and white text at bottom "POSTGAME / LIVE BROADCAST".
MarksBack of vest has white text at top center "Reebok".
Two fabric tags inside collar at center:
Top tag is black with white text "Reebok".
Bottom tag is white with black text including "100% NYLON", "MADE IN INDONESIA", and "XL". The reverse of the bottom tag features care instructions in English, Spanish, and French.
Rectangular white adhesive label inside vest on back panel in bottom right corner has black text "COC ID # / 1208-058-SBVES".
Historical NotesThis media vest is from Super Bowl XLIII, which took place on February 1, 2009 and was won by the Pittsburgh Steelers who defeated the Arizona Cardinals 27 to 23. The vest is the type that was worn by the media after the game to interview players on the field. This was the sixth Super Bowl victory for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Steelers
Related institution
Arizona Cardinals
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2009
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