Jacket

Object number2007.19.10

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 International Game Fish Association

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