Uniform, Military
Object number2014.9.4
Artist
Naval Clothing Factory
Manufacturer
Amcraft
Date1941
MediumWool blend, plastic, metal
Credit LineGift of Audrey Lazar.
DescriptionNavy WWII uniform pants.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 39.25 × 20 × 1.5 in. (99.7 × 50.8 × 3.8 cm)InscriptionsInscription Inside on both pockets in white: "R.P.L."
Tag inside on front proper right pocket reads: "MANUFACTURED BY / NAVAL CLOTHING FACTORY / Name.................. / Rate..................."
Pen and Ink inside waist at back proper right waistband interior in white is: "LAZAR"
Historical NotesRobert (Bob) Lazar started ArtCraft which was a Pittburgh based company. The company started in 1950 as a small business with only three sewing machines. In 2002 the company had grown into an international company making 15,000-18,000 blazers, coats and pants a year. The company supplied blazers to everyone from security guards, fireman and policeman to the Boy Scouts.
Related person
Robert P. Lazar
Related institution
United States Navy
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Kathy Peterson
