Vest, Bulletproof
Object number2011.127.316 a-c
Manufacturer
Federal Laboratories, Inc.
Dateafter 1950
OriginSaltsburg, PA
MediumNylon, cotton, metal, ink
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBulletproof vest with belt and bulletproof leg protector.Dimensionsa) 27.00" L, 21.00" W, 1.50" Hb) 35.50" L, 2.875" W, 0.50" H
c) 22.00" L, 15.75" W, 2.25" H
Marks(a)
"INSIDE / FRONT / VEST / INSIDE / FRONT / 4".
(c)
Label reads: "FEDERAL / SPOONER ARMOR / MANUFACTURED BY / FEDERAL LABORATORIES INC. / SALTSBURG, PA. / MADE IN U.S.A. / PATENT NO. 2,526,291 / MODEL CBS LEG... / UPPER RIGH..."
"UPPER / RIGHT / LEG / 4".
Historical NotesPart of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Terms
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Federal Laboratories, Inc.
c. 1917
Costumes Unlimited, Inc.
