Jacket
Object number2019.31.5
Manufacturer
Roots Athletics
Date2000-2019
OriginCanada
MediumNylon; Acrylic; Modacrylic; Metal; Plastic
Credit LineGift of Gregg Puchalski
DescriptionBlack nylon long sleeve jacket or coat, size Large. Stand-up collar can also fold down into collar. Zipper down front opening. One pocket on front of each hip. Sherpa-lined with white acrylic/modacrylic high pile fabric with gray-black inclusions, collar is also lined. Front of proper left chest has black embroidered film title.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width between shoulder seams): 30.75 x 24 in. (78.1 x 61 cm)InscriptionsFront of proper left chest has embroidered black text "The Darkness Above / And The Light Below".
MarksInside back at top center is black maker label with embroidered white and gray text "ROOTS / ATHLETICS / QUALITY & INTEGRITY"; suspended from bottom of label is white fabric maker tag with black text on front including "L... / 100% NYLON / LINING... / 70% ACRYLIC / ... / 30% MODACRYLIC / ... / MADE IN... / CANADA / ..." and care instructions on reverse.
Historical NotesJacket from "The Darkness Above and The Light Below" film. Part of a collection related to Gregg Puchalski’s career in the film industry. He earned a BFA in Painting, which led to a career as a sign painter, first for billboards, then for film. He worked as a sign painter, scenic artist, on-set painter, and set dresser. The t-shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets are from the many productions he worked on.
Previous owner
Gregory Puchalski
Subjects
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School Apparel Inc.
c. 1928
