Firesuit

Name/Title

Firesuit

Entry/Object ID

2022.48.1

Description

White coveralls with long sleeves and pants. The ends of both the pantlegs and sleeves are finished with round knitted cuffs that fit close to the wearer's skin. There are three red stripes running horizontally around the torso and sleeves, with the center stripe thicker than the edge stripes. The name "Beaver Dragon" is embroidered in red thread on the left breast. The torso is covered with several textile patches bearing the names of businesses: COCO, BOSCH Spark Plugs, Goodwrench Tour, Castle HI-TECH CHEM, CITGO, CTP, SUNOCO RACE FUELS, sfi MANUFACTURER CERTIFIED 3-2a/1. The word "GOODYEAR" is embroidered onto a rectangular patch applied to the upper back and spanning the entire width. The suit opens with a placket down the center front, spanning from the neck to the inseam that secures with a metal zipper. The placket closes over the zipper with a strip of Velcro at the chest. The neck has a standing collar and that secures at the front right. There are straps on either shoulder and one at the left side seam on the waist. There is a zippered pocket at the right breast, and a large inset pocket at the left hip.

Context

Worn by Harmon "Beaver" Dragon while racing automobiles in Vermont during the 1980s.

Acquisition

Accession

2022.48

Source or Donor

Dragon, Harmon "Beaver"

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

J.B. Hinchman Inc.

Date made

1975 - 1985

Place

City

Indianapolis

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Suit, Proximity

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Gear, Turnout

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Coveralls

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Protective Wear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Material

Nomex

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Harmon "Beaver" Dragon

Related Places

Place

Town

Milton

County

Chittenden County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America