Harness Racing Silks
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Theresa Wasielak McInnis
American, 1942 - 2025
Datec. 1971-1990
Mediummachine sewn synthetic fabric, cotton lining, metal zipper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Center back length x shoulder span): 22 × 15in. (55.9 × 38.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Theresa Wasielak McInnis
DescriptionTherea Wasielak’s harness racing silks made by the Pearson's Harness Horse Equipment Company. Hip length jacket with center zipper closure in silver and yellow with black accents. The shoulders and upper back of the silks are solid silver followed by 1/8" black piping. The trunk of the jacket is yellow with vertical 1-3/4" silver stripes with 1/8" black piping. The waistband is solid silver with 1/8" black piping and features 6" of elastic at each hip area, there are two false silver fabric-covered buttons at the font closure of the waistband. The sleeves are solid silver with yellow patches featuring machine embroidered "W" in black on both upper arms, the cuffs are silver with 1/4" yellow piping and 3 yellow fabric-covered false buttons. The arm gussets are oval allowing for a full range of arm movement. There is a yellow cotton lining with a machine embroidered label (see marks) at the upper back of the silks and light yellow cotton binding on the interior armscye.
Object number2024.90.6
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
MarkingsMachine embroidered fabric tag affixed to the interior upper center back of garment, the tag features the image of a harness racer in red on a white ground with the text, "PEARSON'S -MUNCIE IND." also in red.On View
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