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Ross Langlitz
Motorcycling Ensemble1951

Not on view
Full black leather motorcycle outfit on a white mannequin: peaked cap with gold emblem, asymmetrical zip jacket, wide belt, quilted-knee trousers, and ankle boots
Black leather motorcycle jacket and matching cap displayed on a white mannequin torso; jacket features asymmetrical zip front, brass hardware, and quilted sleeve panels; cap adorned with gold chain trim and a silver eagle badge.
Black leather motorcycle jacket and trousers displayed on a white mannequin, rear view, showing worn and creased surface, gold metal hardware at waist, lace-up side detail, and a gold chain at hip.
Designer
Ross Langlitz
United States, Idaho, Plymouth, 1918-1989
Design House
Langlitz Leathers
United States, Oregon, Portland, founded 1947
Title
Motorcycling Ensemble
Place Made
United States, Oregon, Portland
Date Made
1951
Medium
a-b) Leather and metal; c) leather with metal studs; d) enameled brass
Dimensions
a) Jacket center back length: 26 in. (66.04 cm) b) Trousers inseam: 27 1/4 in. (69.22 cm) c) Belt length: 35 1/2 in. (90.17 cm) d) Buckle: 1 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 1/2 in. (4.45 × 6.35 × 1.27 cm)
Credit Line
Costume and Textiles Acquisitions Fund
Accession Number
M.2015.49a-d
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles