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Object number2011.25.1 a-e

Manufacturer John Rich and Brothers

Date1937

OriginWoolrich, PA

Mediumwool; various metals; plastics

Credit LineGift of Adrienne Jarvis

DescriptionBlack and red wool hunting outfit consisting of shirt, pants, jacket, hunting license, and whistle.Dimensions(a) Height: 33.5 ; Width between shoulder seams: 19;
(b) Height: 39.25 ; Width at waist: 15.25;
(c) Height: 31.5 ; W: 18.25;
(d) W: 5.25; L: 6.875 (holder only)
(e) W: 0.875 ; Length of whistle body: 3, Length of body and chain together: 18.5

Inscriptions(d)
Black metal license plate has imprinted text "Co. 2 PENNA. / 1937 / DISPLAY ON MIDDLE OF BACK / 34542"; and text handwritten at top, "Alex Hamilton / ...k, Pa".

Card has printed text "1937 / Pennsylvania / Resident Hunter's / License"; "NO. 34542".

Card has printed text "1937 Pennsylvania / Red. Big Game Tag" ; "NO. 34542".

Informational card has printed text "This Improved Hunting License Holder..."
Marks(a)
Cloth label is black with red and beige embroidery "[image of sheep with "Woolrich" superimposed over it] EST. 1830 / REG. / ALL / WOOL WOOLRICH WOOLEN MILLS / WOOLRICH, PA."

Printed tag in collar has text "33 / 16".

(b)
Label in waist has text "JOHN RICH & BROS / [image of sheep with "Woolrich" superimposed over it] EST. 1830 / REG. / ALL / WOOL WOOLRICH WOOLEN MILLS / WOOLRICH, PA."

(c)
Label in collar has text "[image of sheep with "Woolrich" superimposed over it] EST. 1830 / REG. / ALL / WOOL WOOLRICH WOOLEN MILLS / WOOLRICH, PA."

Tag in collar has text "523 / 40".
Historical NotesHunting suit and license worn by donor's father, Alexander Hamilton, Jr. Alexander was born in Frank, PA, on February 22, 1917, and graduated from McKeesport High School. He wore the suit to hunt with his father and brothers for both sport and for food. They hunted in the area around their home in Buena Vista, PA. Hamilton served as an infantryman during WWII and upon his return he never hunted again. He told his mother he had enough of guns and killing. He worked in industrial construction for a number of out-of-state companies as a brick and stone mason, and was also a foreman on many job-sites.

Previous owner Alexander Hamilton Jr.

Related institution McKeesport High School

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