Evel Knievel's Jumpsuit

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Evel Knievel jumpsuit and capesuit

Evel Knievel jumpsuit

Object Details

date made: early 1970s

worn by: Knievel, Evel

Description: More than a daredevil, Evel Knievel combined athletic ability and showmanship to reach worldwide fame and popularity. Making his motorcycle soar over rows of vehicles was far more dangerous than previous motorcycle stunts and required greater skill. Television carried his visually stunning, suspenseful performances to audiences everywhere. For his costumes, Knievel chose custom-made jumpsuits with patriotic designs and white leather to contrast with black leather jackets. He always wore a helmet for safety. Knievel’s jumping career lasted from 1965 to 1976; he wore this jumpsuit at the height of his career in the early 1970s.
Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Robert C. Knievel, a.k.a. Evel Knievel

Data Source: National Museum of American History

ID Number: 1995.0032.01
accession number: 1995.0032
catalog number: 1995.0032.01

Object Name: jumpsuit

Measurements: overall: 66 in x 28 in; 167.64 cm x 71.12 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-8ccf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID: nmah_1001258