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2023.649.3139WWII Era Life Jacket
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories
Weighing about 5 pounds, this jacket is likely made of Kapok fibre from the Ceiba pentandra tree; which is lighter in weight than the original cork life jackets and much more comfortable and pliable. Unlikely to still float. Donor unknown, likely used in the early 1900s.
WWII Era Life Jacket
Catalogue #:
  • 2023.649.3139   
Type:
  • Object, Water Transporation, Water Transportation Accessories
Subject:
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Accessories
Materials:
  • Fabric
Size:
  • Would fit an adult male.
Description:
Weighing about 5 pounds, this jacket is likely made of Kapok fibre from the Ceiba pentandra tree; which is lighter in weight than the original cork life jackets and much more comfortable and pliable. Unlikely to still float. Donor unknown, likely used in the early 1900s.