Uniform, Law Enforcement

Object number92.73.316 a,b

Retailer Kaufmann's Department Store (1871 - 2005)

Date1940

MediumPolyester; Brass; Plastic; Ink

Credit LineGift of Gertrude Kins.

DescriptionPittsburgh Police navy blue uniform jacket and pants.Dimensions(a) Width--20.5 ... length--32.5
(b) Width at Waist--21 ... Length--40.625

Marksa) Label: "Kaufmann's / FIFTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH".
b) Tag: "MADE EXPRESSLY FOR / Name HENRY KINS [typed] / Date 10-8-52 [typed] / r. 24653 / [stamp] MFR / 1493".
Historical NotesFrom contents of the Kins family home, 190 36th St., Pittsburgh. Henry Kins can be seen wearing the jacket in a watercolor (99.47.1).

Previous owner Henry Kins

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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