Manufactured by
Invicta, Italian, founded 1906
Worn by
Johnson, Seba, born 1973
Date
ca. 1988
Medium
plastic, foam, nylon
Dimensions
H x W x D: 15 x 5 x 2 1/4 in. (38.1 x 12.7 x 5.7 cm)
Description
Two shin guards worn by Seba Johnson in the 1988 and/or 1992 Winter Olympics. The shin guards are white plastic with white nylon straps and gray foam interior. [Invicta] is printed on front.
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Clothing - Sports Uniforms
Type
body armor
sports uniforms
Topic
Clothing and dress
Olympics
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seba Johnson and Suzy Johnson
Object number
2011.163.6ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54e6b9ebd-0458-4bf3-9995-948082056c74

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