Tag, Merchandise
Object number2013.72.2
MediumAluminum, ink
Credit LineGift of Audrey Lazar
DescriptionRectangular, gray, metal tag with a elongated hole at the top. Front has black text with company information including logo at top.Dimensions1.437 x 0.062 x 2.75 in. (3.7 x 0.2 x 7 cm)InscriptionsIn black reads: "ARTCRAFT / BLAZERS" with the C forming the top of an clothes hanger that has a man stepping through the center of it.
In the center of the tag reads: "R.P. LAZAR / CEO".
Across the bottom reads: "7502 Thomas Street / Pittsburgh, PA 15208 / 412 . 242 . 0266 / 800 . 345 . 4116 / FAX 412.242.2068".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to ArtCraft. ArtCraft was a Pittburgh based company started by Bob Lazar. 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 institution
Artcraft Blazers
(founded 1950)
Related person
Robert P. Lazar
Terms
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Westinghouse
1940-1947
1968-2001
