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Advertisement, Celanese Fortrel polyester

Permanent ID:
9145
Date:
1971
Image Description:

Advertisement for Celanese Fortrel brand polyester featuring African American baseball player Hank Aaron.  In the image, Aaron wears "street" clothes but holds a baseball glove in his right hand.  The copy connects Celanese polyester's quality to Aaron's superior athleticism. 
Inscription:
Sports Illustrated, 1971 (Verso, top right corner)
Format:
Printed Matter
Dimensions:
Width: 21 cm, Height: 28 cm (image)
Collection:
Balch Institute Ethnic Images in Advertising collection