Name/Title
FiresuitEntry/Object ID
2022.48.1Description
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
2022.48Source or Donor
Dragon, Harmon "Beaver"Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
J.B. Hinchman Inc.Date made
1975 - 1985Place
City
IndianapolisState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Suit, ProximityNomenclature Primary Object Term
Gear, TurnoutNomenclature Primary Object Term
CoverallsNomenclature Sub-Class
Protective WearNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Harmon "Beaver" DragonRelated Places
Place
Town
MiltonCounty
Chittenden CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America