Jacket, Life

Name/Title

Jacket, Life

Entry/Object ID

1111.362.001

Description

53 1/2 inches x 12 1/2 inches x 2 inches. 10 rectangular pieces of cork are covered by white fabric. A 1 3/8 inch thick twill tape encircles whole jacket. Two pieces of crossed twill tape are attached to the center of one long end of preserver. One end of twill tape has a button. Original Inscription: in black capital letters: STMR. SILVER STAR/ Passed U.S. Local Inspection/L.B.W./ Pittsburgh PA ____? 4, 1907 / Armstrong Cork Co. Pittsburgh PA