Penneys "Gaymode" Raincoat, circa 1960

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Raincoat

Date Made

circa 1960

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2018.54.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Vinyl
Cardboard
Polyethylene

Color

Colorless
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.5 in (Packaging)
Width: 7.875 in (Packaging)
Length: 0.75 in (Packaging)

Inscriptions

on back of collar: LARGE / MADE IN U.S.A. on front of packaging: SIZE LARGE / NEW rain coat / GUARANTEED 1 YEAR / Completely Waterproof / SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR EASY "SIZE-DETERMINING" CHART on back of packaging: Beautifully Styled / smartly tailored / excellent protection in all kinds of weather / WHY NOT BUY AN EXTRA ONE to keep in the car...or in the office...in fact, it makes a perfect gift! / 100% Electronically heat sealed seams / Custom button front / LARGE reinforced belt loops with matching belt and hood / Roomy slash pockets for easy access / NEW type SILK EMBOSSED Vinyl [?] / USE THIS SIMPLE CHART to determine what size raincoat you should select / If you don't see your size and color, please see the salesperson...they are sure to have it in stock. / REMEMBER...you can select fully guaranteed RAINCOATS for EVERY MEMBER of THE FAMILY on bottom of packaging: STYLE NO. 229 / SIZE LARGE on sticker on protective bag: Penneys on front of protective bag: Gaymode / PROPORTIONED / SIZE 38 TALL
Penneys "Gaymode" Raincoat, circa 1960