Jacket
Object number2014.100.1
Manufacturer
Sportsmaster
MediumUnknown/Metal/Fabric
Credit LineGift of Robert Siedlarski
DescriptionBlue jacket with collar, one hip pocket on each side, and six painted blue metal snap buttons down front opening.Dimensions27 x 32.125 in. (68.6 x 81.6 cm)InscriptionsWhite detail on proper left breast "JL / STEEL / PITTSBURGH WORKS".
MarksWhite tag inside collar at center has red and blue details on front "XXL / SPORTSMASTER / SEE REVERSE SIDE" and back has care and product information.
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the donor Robert Siedlarski's father's work in the mills. The donor's father worked in the J&L steel mill Pittsburgh Works after serving with the Army in WWII. He started out in labor gang and worked his way up in the mill until retirement. During WWII, he was captured in northern Africa and ended up in Germany. Also during the war, he shipped into Iran before moving out to northern Africa.
Related institution
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
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c. 1973
