JACKET
CultureCanada
Dimensions89 x 66 cm (35 1/16 x 26 in.)
Arms: 182 cm (71 5/8 in.)
Object numberHF.2023.5.1b
DescriptionA blue microfiber jacket with collar, part of a three-piece volunteer uniform. A green zipper is present at the front center of the sweater and runs the entire length. A pocket is present on either side of the zipper at the bottom of the torso. On the top left of the chest is “PEI – IPE / 2023 / Jeux Du / Canada Games” printed in white with “Karbon” in white on the left side. On the back of the collar in white is printed “Karbon”. At the bottom of the reverse is a series of logos for the federal Canadian government, province of Prince Edward Island, and Canada Games with “Atlantic Lottery – Lotto Atlantique / Community Proud / Fierte Communautaire” below. The interior of the sweater is blue with black fabric lining the pockets. Underneath the collar at the center are two fabric labels the larger of which has “Karbon” woven into fabric and other manufacturer and sizing information. The smaller of the tag has a small image of a long-sleeved sweater with “Thermic” printed below. Narrative
From February 18th-March 5th, 2023, Prince Edward Island hosted 3,600 participants from across Canada for the 29th Canada Games. 5,000 volunteers assisted at the 20 sports and over 150 events outfit in their unmistakable bright blue and green jackets.
