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Uniform, Law Enforcement

Object number2017.32.1 a-d

Manufacturer Elbeco, Inc.

Manufacturer Reeves Company

Manufacturer Waterbury Button Company

Manufacturer B.A. Ballou Company

Datec. 1979

OriginUnited States of America

OriginAttleboro, MA

OriginCT

MediumFabric; Polyester; Rayon; Metal; Brass; Plastic; Enamel(?)

Credit LineGift of Brenda Tate

DescriptionPolice officer dress uniform consisting of a jacket, pants, shield, and nametag.DimensionsHeight x Width (a - width is between shoulder seams): 28.625 × 17 in. (72.7 × 43.2 cm)
Height x Width (b - width is at waist): 42.625 × 16.5 in. (108.3 × 41.9 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (c): 3.25 × 2.375 × 0.5 in. (8.3 × 6 × 1.3 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (d): 0.563 × 2.25 × 0.5 in. (1.4 × 5.7 × 1.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Each gold-tone metal button has text around the perimeter "PITTSBURGH / POLICE".

Proper right sleeve's shoulder patch has embroidered text around perimeter "CITY OF PITTSBURGH / POLICE / DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY".

Proper left sleeve's shoulder patch has embroidered text at top "PITTSBURGH" and bottom "POLICE".

Rectangular white label inside proper right interior pocket has black printed text "NAME V. ADAMS / ORDER NO. DATE 1979 WAIST / 27 1/2 / IN. / CH. / 35 / SL. / 18 1/2".

(c)
Front has raised text around the perimeter "PITTSBURGH POLICE".

Front center has copper-colored "411" with engraved text below "RETIRED".

(d)
Engraved text on front "B. TATE".
Marks(a)
Reverse of large buttons have engraved text "WATERBURY CO'S INC. CONN."

Reverse of the small buttons have engraved text "WATERBURY BUTTON CO."

(b)
Band of stretch material around interior waistband has white text "ComfortStretch by elbeco".

White fabric maker label on interior pocket lining of back proper left pocket has red and black embroidered text including "elbeco / DutyMax / ... / 79% POLYESTER/21% RAYON / ..."

Two white fabric maker tags attached to proper left side of label each with black printed text:
Top tag has text "33R";
Bottom tag has text including "[care instructions] / UNITE! / UNION MADE IN THE U.S.A."

(d)
Reverse has raised text "MODEL 50 - REEVES CO. INC. / ATTLEBORO, MA 02703 / [website address]".

Proper left brass back fastener has engraved text on face "MADE IN / USA".

Proper right silver metal back fastener has engraved text on face "BALLOU REG'D / 130 YEARS".
Historical NotesPittsburgh Police officer dress uniform worn by Brenda Tate.

Previous owner Brenda Tate

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

Related institution City of Pittsburgh

Previous owner V. Adams

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