Manufactured by
Harley-Davidson, American, founded 1903
Owned by
Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
Date
ca. 2000
Medium
leather, polyester, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 24 13/16 × 22 7/16 × 3 1/8 in. (63 × 57 × 8 cm)
Description
A black leather vest owned by Jim Vance. The vest has a buttoned-down front and a pocket on the front at the bottom, near the waist on each side. The buttons are metal with embossed lettering that reads “H.D. MOTOR CO.” A small metal plate is attached to the vests left breast. It reads “HARLEY-DAVIDSON.” The sides of the jacket below the arm holes is laced with thin back leather straps that are connected the to the vest with metal rivets. The front of the vest has nine (9) patches and twenty-eight (28) buttons. The buttons and patches are from police departments, patriotically themed or from motorcycling gathering and rallies. The back of the vest has thirteen (13) patches. Two large patches are at the center of the back. The top is a winged Harley Davidson logo. Below this is an American eagle themed Harley Davidson logo. The other patches are foreign country flags and motorcycling events and sayings.
Place used
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
vests (main garments)
Topic
Clothing and dress
Journalism
Local and regional
Recreation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
Object number
2018.107.19.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5478b6ed6-ee35-46e1-a264-ad53dd18aec5

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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