Name/Title
Life preserver from ferry boat "Elmira"; last run 11/22/1967.Entry/Object ID
2002.208.0501Description
Orange life preserver vest / jacket from the Hudson River ferry boat "Elmira" on its last run. Hoboken, November, 1967.
Adult size, Model No. 32. Sewn orange cloth with natural webbing ties; cork bricks sewn in pockets. Stenciled with size, manufacturer (Liberty Cork Co., Inc., South River, N.J.), specifications, Coast Guard approval, etc. No inspection stamps Circa 54" wide.
Not so marked, but this life jacket was taken by a passenger on the last ferry run, November 22, 1967, when the passengers were allowed to take them as a memento.Acquisition
Accession
2002.208Source or Donor
Marsch, Dave, People's PhotoAcquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of Dave Marsch, People's Photo StudioMade/Created
Date made
1967 - 1967Notes
Date: 1967-1967General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2004-07-16
