Racing Harness, 1950-1960
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Artifact Overview
Driver safety improved dramatically over the more than 30 years that Bobby Unser raced. One of the most important precautions was simply to secure the race driver to the car with a safety harness. Racing safety belts evolved from simple straps to elaborate five-point harnesses. Unser used this harness, which he adapted from aircraft equipment, early in his career.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Safety Belt
Date Made
1950-1960
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2009.171.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Bobby and Lisa Unser.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Leather
Metal
Technique
Casting (Process)
Weaving
Color
Blue
Brown
Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 2 in
Length: 17.5 in
Inscriptions
On label:
CONFORMS TO CAA-T30-C22B/ RUPERT PARACHUTE CO./ MODEL NO./ [blank]/ DATE OF MFG./ [blank]/ RATED STRENGTH OF ASSBY. 3000 LBS./ RUPERT PARACHUTE CO./ WHEELING ILL.
On buckle:
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