This is a yellow parka in size XL made from a Frostline Kit. The parka is filled with down and has a zipper closer up the front. There are three buttons around the collar on the outside, where a hood could have been attached. The parka has a large pocket on either side of the zipper. These pockets are lined with down and have velcro closures. The left sleeve has several holes in it that do not go through both layers of fabric. The down is no longer present in this sleeve, but the holes have mostly been covered with yellow tape. The parka measures 37" (w) x 34.5" (l).
Collection
Permanent Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1966 - 1978
Notes
Date: 1972 circa
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Parka
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Overcoat
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Outerwear
Nomenclature Class
Clothing
Nomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
Search Terms
business-Broomfield
Parts
Count
1
Provenance
Notes
According to email on 1/22/2018 from donor:
The yellow, down parka is one of two I made for my mom and dad. Dad wore his out skiing, and other outdoor activities he did (walking construction sites, wood working in his garage, etc) and still wears mom’s. He wouldn't let me have that one. . .
I made the kits as an affordable way to have nice gear. I also made myself a down vest and a tent, maybe others as gifts that I have forgotten.
Donor provided the digital image of a photograph taken off the coast of California near Santa Barbara in 1984.