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Uniform, Occupational

Object number2008.47.1 a-d

Manufacturer Fashion Seal Uniform

Manufacturer Harvard Custom Shirt Company

Datec. 1905

OriginPittsburgh, PA

MediumFabric

Credit LineGift of Bill Haraby

DescriptionHeinz employee uniform consisting of jacket, pants, shirt, and cap.Dimensions(a) Width at Shoulders: 18, at Hem: 22 ; Length: 30.25
(b) W at Waist: 17, at Thighs: 21 ; L: 39
(c) W at Shoulders & Hem: 22 ; L: 29.125
(d) Height: ~2.875 ; W: 6.875 ; L: 10.75
Inscriptions(a)
Collar tag has text "Fashion Seal Uniforms / 40 100% COTTON / SANFORIZED / STYLE".

(b)
Label has text "34 Fashion Seal / Uniforms / 100% COTTON / SANFORIZED".

(c)
Label has text "Harvard / Custom Shirt Co. / Pittsburgh".

(d)
Green stamped text on outside of back "7 3/8".
Historical NotesH.J. Heinz Company worker's uniform. Donor purchased uniform at Maiden Jane's Flea Market in 2005. Seller did not have any extra information on the uniform, except that it came from the Heinz Company. There are similar uniforms in Detre Library and Archives photographs, featuring workers in the print shop and shipping department.

Related institution H. J. Heinz Company (founded 1888)

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