Letterman Sweater
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
American, founded 1847
Date1968
MediumWool, plastic, synthetic
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionCream knit letterman's sweater. Sweater has long sleeves, six buttons at center front, and a pocket on either side. Large blue and cream "A" on left chest. Blue and cream "68" on right side pocket. Three gold colored pins on "A" representing football, baseball, and basketball. Tan tag at center back of neckline woven with brown to read "G. Fox & Co. / Hartford Connecticut." Attached to the tan tag are two other woven tags. On the left a cream and red tag reads "42" and on the right a cream and green tag reads "Dryclean / Only."
Object number2013.208.0
MarkingsTan tag at center back of neckline woven with brown to read "G. Fox & Co. / Hartford Connecticut." Attached to the tan tag are two other woven tags. On the left a cream and red tag reads "42" and on the right a cream and green tag reads "Dryclean / Only."NotesObject Note: The colors and proximity to Hartford suggest this sweater may have been for Avon High School. (DePauw 12/11/13)On View
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1892
late 19th century
Smith-Worthington Saddlery Company
1960-1970
