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Robe

Object number2020.32.1

Manufacturer Jantzen

OriginUnited States of America

MediumCotton; Fabric; Brass

Credit LineGift of Gus J. Brickner

DescriptionWhite terry cloth robe. Waist-length, collared. short-sleeve robe. Three brass buttons down front opening, each have the same shield decoration. One pocket on front of each hip. Proper left front panel has five embroidered patches sewn to robe, from top to bottom, shield with French flag, blue circle with star above polar bear head, shield with English flag motif, shield with American eagle emblem, and shield with American flag motif. Reverse has applied letter patches in red and blue.DimensionsHeight x Width: 27 x 33 in. (68.6 x 83.8 cm)
InscriptionsFront proper left front panel has patches, some with embroidered text:
Top proper left patch has light blue text "FRANCE";
Center proper left patch has yellow text "ENGLAND";
Bottom proper right patch has white text "USA"; and
Bottom proper left patch has white text "USA".

Reverse has red and blue applied letter patches that spell "U.S.A." above red applied letter patches that spell "GUS BRICKNER".
MarksInside collar at back center is fabric tag with embroidered yellow text "Jantzen / MADE IN U.S.A."
Historical NotesGustave "Gus" Brickner was a swimmer from Charleroi, Pennsylvania. His nickname was "The Human Polar Bear."

Previous owner Gustave Brickner (1912 - 1991)

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