Baseball Jersey
Maker and role
DuPont Co. (E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.) (estab. 1802, closed 2017), Manufacturer
Production date
1957
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Object detail
Media/Materials
Nylon, worsted wool
Measurements
34 x 18" (86.4 x 45.7cm)
Description
Home baseball jersey worn by pitcher Bobby Shantz when he played for the New York Yankees. This is the first baseball uniform made with DuPont nylon. The fabric is a blend of 40% nylon and 60% worsted wool.
Object number
69.46.69
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