Gary Dickinson motorcycle leathers
Date made: late 20th century
Maker: not known
Description: Set of black one piece racing leathers, with panel in back for stitching number. Worn by Gary Dickinson, the so-called 'Mighty Atom'.
Dickinson competed in the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) races between 1958 and 1970. His best result was third in the 1969 Ultra-lightweight race.
Also in this photograph:
2007-0190/2 Gary Dickinson motorcycle racing helmet
2020-0064 Honda CR93 racing motorcycle
Photographed in-situ in the TT Gallery at the Manx Museum.
Materials: cotton, leather, metal: copper alloy
Object name: leathers
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 2007-0190/1
Subject tags : #TT&MOTORSPORT