Clothing: "Atlas" Lifejacket

Maker
Allan G. Mitchell Ltd (estab. Circa 1968, closed 2018)
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Object detail

Description
Orange long sleeved lifejacket with hood. A small plastic emblem is stitched onto the left breast which reads "Atlas Bouancy Aid Only". Instructions for the use of the lifejacket are printed on a label which is stitched into the inner side of the right panel. This reads "Bouyancy Aid Only// This is an aid to bouyancy designed especially for use in centre-board// yacht racing.// As such it is approved by // N.Z. Yachting Federation as a floatation jacket// This is not a life jacket// Minimum bouyancy - 12lbs// Manufactured by Atlas Consolidation LTD// for Allan G. Mitchell N.Z. LTD".
Accession number
2011.56
Museum System ID
9506
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Lifejacket
Maker and role
Allan G. Mitchell Ltd (estab. Circa 1968, closed 2018)
Media/Materials
Nylon: 0 - Whole
Measurement details
Height (mm): 905mm (3ft): 0 - Whole
Height (m): 609m (1998 1/16ft): 0 - Whole
Width: 901mm (2 15/16ft): 0 - Whole
Width: 509mm (1 11/16ft): 0 - Whole
Length (mm): 800mm (2 5/8ft): Sleeve
On display?
Not on display

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