Spat

Object number2011.127.227 a,b

Manufacturer Service Manufacturing Company, Inc.

OriginYonkers, NY

MediumLeather, metal

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association

DescriptionPair of black hard leather spats. Each with metal buckle and an adjustment strap sewn to the top.Dimensionsa) Length: 12.00" Circumference: 16.00"
b) Length: 12.50" Circumference: 12.75"
Marks(a)
"SERVICE MFG. CO. INC. / YONKERS, NY / 15 1/2 0903X / 140"

(b)
Stamped inside "GENUINE / SHELL / CORDON / (?)5 1/20903X / 33".
Historical NotesSpats are worn by horseback and motorcycle mounted police as protective leg coverings. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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