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

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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