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Life preserver from ferry boat "Elmira"; last run 11/22/1967.
Object/Artifact
Orange life preserver vest / jacket from the Hudson River ferry boat "Elmira" on its last run. Hoboken, November, 1967.
Adult size, Model No. 32. Sewn orange cloth with natural webbing ties; cork bricks sewn in pockets. Stenciled with size, manufacturer (Liberty Cork Co., Inc., South River, N.J.), specifications, Coast Guard approval, etc. No inspection stamps Circa 54" wide.
Not so marked, but this life jacket was taken by a passenger on the last ferry run, November 22, 1967, when the passengers were allowed to take them as a memento.
2002.208.0501
2002.208
Marsch, Dave, People's Photo
Donation
Gift of Dave Marsch, People's Photo Studio
1967 - 1967
Date: 1967-1967
Fair
Display Value: Good Status: OK Status By: dw Status Date: 2004-07-16