Early 20th c. S.S.L.E Hurwitz Alemeda Calif. Life Perserver c.1940 Cabinets CREATOR Wilson Sporting Goods

CREATOR Wilson Sporting Goods

The piece consists of two halves when joined together create a round

A wooden hand carved crucifix utilizing two different woods

There were generally used to hold spare parts

Early 20th c. S.S.L.E Hurwitz Alemeda Calif. Life Perserver c.1940 Cabinets CREATOR Wilson Sporting GoodsABOUT World War II era life preserver from a Safety, Security and Law Enforcement vessel called the L. E. Hurwitz in Alemeda, California. CREATOR Unknown DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1940s MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Foam, canvas, paint CONDITION Excellent. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 23" in. x W 23" in. x D 4" in. HISTORY Life preservers, or personal flotation devices, take two main forms those that are worn, and those that are tossed. They