Shirt
Object number2012.6.31
Datec. 1980
Mediumcotton; plastic; polyester
Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra
DescriptionGrey short sleeved cotton uniform shirt. Two breast pockets. Six plastic buttons down front and one on both pockets. Button on each shoulder strap. Embroidered patches on sleeves.Dimensions32.5 x 18.75 x 9 in. (82.6 x 47.6 x 22.9 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten in black on inner collar: "EG x".
Patches on proper left sleeve: blue with gold embroidered keystone shape, "DEPT / OF / JUSTICE / BUREAU / OF / CORRECTION".
MarksTag in collar.
Historical NotesCorrectional officer uniform shirt worn by Eugene Guerra while working at Western State Penitentiary. Eugene "Turk" Guerra was employed as at guard at Western State Penitentiary from April 1, 1951 to November 30th, 1983.
Related institution
Western Penitentiary
Previous owner
Eugene Guerra
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