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Tank, Breathing

Object number2011.127.435

MediumMetal, plastic, paint, nylon

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association

DescriptionYellow air tank with black plastic base and harness with straps. Red strip of tape around the top of the tank. Large, circular, black and white sticker on tank with police department name around an image of the City of Pittsburgh's Coat of Arms.Dimensions11.5 x 11.5 x 29 in. (29.2 x 29.2 x 73.7 cm)
InscriptionsGreen plastic "POLOKA" tags on the top of the tank.

Large, circular, black and white sticker on tank that reads: "PITTSBURGH / BUREAU OF / POLICE" around an image of the City of Pittsburgh's Coat of Arms.
Marks" "aqua lung" / U.S. ... CO." [Picture of an air tank between the words aqua and lung].

" "aqua lung" / U.S. DIVERS CO. / KAM "EZ" PAK".

Stamped in tank is: "ICC-3AA2250 / HJ 143389 / 2 (diamond shape) 67+".
Historical NotesOriginally donated to the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association by the family of Bob Poloka. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.

Previous owner Robert Poloka

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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