Men's Jacket Made from Automotive Upholstery Fabric, 1976
THF810368 / Men's Jacket Made from Automotive Upholstery Fabric, 1976
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Artifact Overview
Chevrolet commemorated the United States Bicentennial by offering a special interior trim package on its 1976 Chevette, Monza and Vega models. The Heritage Trim option -- order code #1776 -- included upholstery covered in a red, white and blue eagle pattern, and accenting seat belts in firethorn red. This men's jacket is made from Chevy's Heritage Trim material.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Jacket (Garment)
Date Made
1976
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Colby's Custom Clothing, Ann Arbor, Michigan; upholstery cloth from General Motors Corporation.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.4.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Fred & Margaret Brusher Family
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Technique
Weaving
Color
Blue
Red
White (Color)
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