"Spirit of the American Woman: Lyn St. James" Hat, circa 1992
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Artifact Overview
Lyn St. James has competed at top professional races worldwide. In 1992, driving a Cosworth-powered Lola known as "The Spirit of the American Woman," St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. Over the next few years, corporate sponsors promoted the car and driver with various advertising items, like this hat.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Hat
Date Made
circa 1992
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.264.28
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lyn St. James.
Material
Fiber
Cotton (Textile)
polyester (fiber)
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 9 in
Length: 14 in
Inscriptions
Embroidered on center of hatband: SPIRIT OF THE AMERICAN WOMAN / LYN ST JAMES
On left side of hatband: JCPENNEY
Tag: P / MADE IN USA
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