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- A Story Woven of Cloth - Learn more about a clothing collection carefully preserved over generations that tells the story of one family—but also a broader story of America.
- November 03, 2016
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A Story Woven of Cloth
Learn more about a clothing collection carefully preserved over generations that tells the story of one family—but also a broader story of America.
- Lyn St. James: Spirit of the American Woman Jacket, circa 1993 - 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 jacket.
- circa 1993
- Collections - Artifact
Lyn St. James: Spirit of the American Woman Jacket, circa 1993
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 jacket.
- Indianapolis 500 "Spirit of the American Woman" Sweatshirt, 1992 - 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 sweatshirt.
- May 24, 1992
- Collections - Artifact
Indianapolis 500 "Spirit of the American Woman" Sweatshirt, 1992
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 sweatshirt.
- American Freedom Train Banner, "Heritage Spirit of 76 Week", 1975-1976 - The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- 1975-1976
- Collections - Artifact
American Freedom Train Banner, "Heritage Spirit of 76 Week", 1975-1976
The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- "Spirit of the American Woman: Lyn St. James" Hat, circa 1992 - 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.
- circa 1992
- Collections - Artifact
"Spirit of the American Woman: Lyn St. James" Hat, circa 1992
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.
- "Spirit of the American Woman: Lyn St. James" Baseball Cap, circa 1992 - 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 baseball cap.
- circa 1992
- Collections - Artifact
"Spirit of the American Woman: Lyn St. James" Baseball Cap, circa 1992
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 baseball cap.
- Kalamazoo Corset Company "American Beauty Style 626" Corsets, 1891-1922 -
- 1891-1922
- Collections - Artifact
Kalamazoo Corset Company "American Beauty Style 626" Corsets, 1891-1922
- Lyn St. James: Spirit of the American Woman Sweatshirt, circa 1993 - 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 sweatshirt.
- circa 1993
- Collections - Artifact
Lyn St. James: Spirit of the American Woman Sweatshirt, circa 1993
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 sweatshirt.
- Stand for Chafing Dish and Spirit Burner -
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Stand for Chafing Dish and Spirit Burner
- "Lyn St. James: Spirit of the American Woman" Baseball Cap, circa 1992 - 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 baseball cap.
- circa 1992
- Collections - Artifact
"Lyn St. James: Spirit of the American Woman" Baseball Cap, circa 1992
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 baseball cap.