Lucky Lee Lott Tribute Shirt, 1990

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Artifact Overview

Stunt car driver "Lucky" Lee Lott and his Hell Drivers entertained audiences throughout the United States from 1935 to 1955. Lott crashed, jumped, flipped and demolished thousands of cars during his career. A fan made this t-shirt as a tribute to Lott's daredevil performances.

Artifact Details

Artifact

T-shirt

Date Made

1990

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

T-shirt manufactured by Hanes Menswear Inc.; airbrushed artwork created by Craig.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.32.5

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Blair Nelson

Material

Cotton (Textile)

Technique

Airbrushing

Color

Black (Color)
Orange (Color)
Yellow (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 28 in
Width: 17 in (shoulder to shoulder)

Inscriptions

On front: Tribute to:/ LUCKY LEE LOTT/ HELL DRIVERS Craig '90 On back: RACE CARS/ of/ Yesterday/.../ St. Petersburg, Florida Craig '90 On tag: Hanes®/ L 42/44/ MACHINE WASH HOT/ TUMBLE DRY MEDIUM. 100% COTTON/ MADE IN U.S.A./ X90
Lucky Lee Lott Tribute Shirt, 1990