Lyn St. James, Ford Trucks Polo Shirt, 1985-2000
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Artifact Overview
Racing driver Lyn St. James's longtime association with Ford Motor Company began soon after she turned pro. Seeing Ford specifically target female car buyers in its advertisements, St. James wrote a letter to the company that pointed out the marketing opportunity in sponsoring her racing efforts. The gambit worked and Ford signed on as a sponsor in 1981.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Polo shirt
Date Made
1985-2000
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.264.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
polyester (fiber)
Color
Maroon
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 27 in
Width: 19 in (underarms)
Inscriptions
Right chest, in white script: Lyn St. James
Decal on left chest: Ford / TRUCKS / FLARE SIDE
Collar tag: JERZEES / BUILT TO LAST / MADE IN USA
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