Shirt
Object number2012.6.30
Datec. 1980
Mediumcotton; plastic; polyester
Credit LineGift of Jonnie Guerra
DescriptionGrey long sleeved cotton uniform shirt. Two breast pockets. Six plastic buttons down front and one on both sleeve cuffs and both pockets. Two pins of state symbol on tips of lapel. Patches on sleeves.Dimensions33.5 x 18.5 x 23 in. (85.1 x 47 x 58.4 cm)InscriptionsHandwritten in black on inner collar: "EG x".
Stamped in black twice on bottom front sides: "SGT GUERRA".
Black stamps on inner bottom hem, front: "GRL / 16-1/2 x 33".
Patches on proper left sleeve: blue with gold embroidered keystone shape with embroidered text "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
On View
Not on viewc. 1980
c. 1980
c. 1945
1941-1953