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Advanced Ceramics
Vest, Bulletproof
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| Object Name |
Vest, Bulletproof |
| Description |
A bulletproof vest. Vest is constructed in a manner to cover the entire chest and abdomen of wearer. |
| Collection |
Ross C. Purdy Museum Collection |
| Dimensions |
H-2 W-42 L-39 cm |
| Early Date |
1990 |
| Late Date |
1996 |
| Material |
Ceramic/Boron Carbide/Kevlar |
| Medium |
Glazed |
| Notes |
"Aircrew Style Ceramic Armor Boron Carbide/Kevlar For .30 Cal AP Protection Mfg. by Ceradyne Inc." More information concerning Ceradyne and their body armor can be accessed through their website at - www.ceradyne.com. |
| Place of Origin |
Costa Mesa, California |
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The American Ceramic Society, Copyright 2005
Last modified on: February 15, 2005
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