Denim Jacket, circa 1968

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Artifact Overview

Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle "Revolution" at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. They exhibited their Honda-powered racer in car and motorcycle shows, too. Egen decorated this denim jacket with patches and buttons from racing sponsors and events, along with other favorite organizations and causes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Jacket (Garment)

Date Made

circa 1968

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.142.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder.

Material

Denim
Cloth
Metal
Plastic
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Blue
Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 28 in
Width: 18 in

Inscriptions

on patch at upper left: Barry on patch at upper right: HONDA
Denim Jacket, circa 1968