Jacket
Object number2010.13.1
Manufacturer
Butwin Sportswear Company
Date1950
Mediumwool; metal; satin(?)
Credit LineGift of Pat Romanelli and Carmella Kuster
DescriptionLetterman jacket, black with red sleeves with stretchy cotton cuffs. Black leather trim on front pockets. Five metal snap buttons down front, engraved maker information on each including an image of muscle man. Turnover collar. Green and dark orange(?) lining. Maker label in collar, machine embroidered, red and green, provides maker information and has an image of walking man in hat and suit. Red embroidered, black rectangular patch inside jacket has first name of owner. Back has circular patch with embroidered image of a Native American with feathered headdress and red face, name of school on headdress.Dimensions32.5 x 23 x 25.5 in. (82.6 x 58.4 x 64.8 cm)InscriptionsRed embroidered, black rectangular patch inside jacket, "John".
Back: Circular patch, embroidered image of an Indian with feathered headdress and red face, "PITCAIRN" on headdress.
MarksFive metal snap buttons down front, engraved on each, "BUTWIN / [image of muscle man]".
Label in collar, machine embroidered, red and green, "Minnesota Inspired / - A...ORE... / by / [image of walking man in hat and suit] BUTWIN / NATIONALLY DESIRED".
Historical NotesA Pitcairn Mohawks football jacket owned by the donors' father, John A Mignogna, Sr. He both played for and sponsored the Pitcairn Mohawk Football League. Part of a larger collection of Pitcairn material, the jacket documents the importance of sports, especially football, in the identity and community life of towns around the region.
Previous owner
John A. Mignogna Sr.
Related institution
Pitcairn High School
Related institution
Pitcairn Mohawks
Related institution
Pitcairn Mohawk Football League
Terms
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c. 1950
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