Jacket
Object number2007.19.10
Manufacturer
King Louie
OriginUnited States of America
MediumNylon; cotton
Credit LineGift of Herb Ratner
DescriptionBlue nylon, light weight jacket. Cotton-knitted sleeve cuffs and hem. Blue zipper down front. Hood wrapped and stored behind collar, in a zipped-closed pouch. Pockets on front; zipper pocket on proper left sleeve. Proper left breast, embroidered tournament name in white. Under logo is owner name and information. Proper right breast, circular patch: silver with blue writing. Dimensions28.5 in. (72.4 cm)InscriptionsProper left breast, embroidered in white: "METROPOLITAN SOUTH FLORIDA / FISHING TOURNAMENT [around white and blue circular logo "Met"]".
Under logo: "HERBERT RATNER / MASTER ANGLER, MEN / NON-RESIDENT".
Proper right breast, circular patch: silver with blue writing: "WORLD RECORD / HOLDER / [in middle] / GFA".
MarksTwo rectangular tags in collar:
Horizontal tag, "KingLouie PRO / FIT / 44 ["L" encircled] 46/ MADE IN U.S.A.";
Vertical tag: Describes jacket materials and washing instructions; backside "5501-905 / [rectangular] stamped label] AFL CIO CLO / United Garment Workers America [image of shaking hands in middle]".
Historical NotesJacket owned by Herb Ratner, amateur fishing champion.
Previous owner
Herbert G. Ratner Jr.
Related institution
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
Related institution
International Game Fish Association
On View
Not on viewc. 1950
c. 1973
c. 1950
1972-1980
1939-1945
Kay's Caps