Uniform, Sports
Object number2006.101.25 a-c
MediumSilk; Fabric; Metal
Credit LineGift of Delvin Miller
DescriptionHarness racing uniform, also known as racing silks, consisting of jacket, belt, and cap. Green and white silk.DimensionsHeight x Width (a): 32.25 × 19.25 in. (81.9 × 48.9 cm) (Width is from shoulder seam to shoulder seam)Height x Length (b): 3.75 × 42.75 in. (9.5 × 108.6 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 5.375 × 8.75 × 11.75 in. (13.7 × 22.2 × 29.8 cm)
Marks(a)
Each button has inscribed "PR" on reverse.
Historical NotesFound in collection at Meadowcroft. These racing silks were Delvin Miller's first racing suit. Delvin Miller was born in 1913 and raised on a farm in Washington, PA. He won his first race in 1929 at the Burgettstown Fair. In his career, he won a total of 2,435 races. His legendary stallion Adios sired 589 offspring, including Countess Adios. In 1990, Miller was honored as the only professional athlete to compete in eight decades. Six years later, Miller passed away at the age of 83.Label TextDel Miller in his first driving suit. Note the flaps on the shoulders to pin the numbers to.
Previous owner
Delvin Miller
(1913 - 1996)
On View
Not on view
Kopf Brand Manufacturing Company, Inc.
1939-1945