Cap, Baseball
Object number2014.100.2
MediumFabric/Metal/Plastic
Credit LineGift of Robert Siedlarski
DescriptionBlue and white baseball cap. Front center has blue and white patch. Six metal eyelets on top and white cross-hatch plastic button on top at center. Back has white plastic adjustable sizer. Underside of bill is green fabric.Dimensions4.25 x 9.125 x 10.125 in. (10.8 x 23.2 x 25.7 cm)InscriptionsFront center has blue and white patch with text "I AM THE KEY TO SAFETY" and "JL / STEEL / PGH WORKS".
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.
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Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
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New Era Cap Company
1970-1975
1847-1969
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