Underpants, Long
Object number2013.70.1
Manufacturer
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Date1945-1946
MediumCotton, wool
Credit LineGift of Charlotte Schindler
DescriptionCream-colored long underwear with flecks of gray in the material. Ribbed cuffs at the bottom of each pant leg. Three white buttons down the fly. Short adjustment lacing on the back of the waistband. Two cotton loops on the right and left sides of the waistband.Dimensions0.5 x 17.5 x 42.5 in. (1.3 x 44.5 x 108 cm)MarksPaper tag at the back of the waistband: " "Pilgrim" / 50% WOOL / 50% COTTON / 6/6/ 38 / SEARS, ROEBUCK & CO. / MFR. 6385"
Historical NotesLong underwear used by donor Charlotte Schindler's father, William Kreuzer, during his time in the United States Navy. Bill was drafted into the Navy in 1945 and was discharged in March of the next year. He grew up in the North Side and was a butcher after the war, also in the North Side. He also worked as a butcher for A&P grocery chain and moved around to their various stores in the Pittsburgh area.
Previous owner
William Kreuzer
Related institution
United States Navy
Related institution
The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
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Sears, Roebuck and Company
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