Coat

Object number2019.89.30

OriginUnited States of America

MediumNylon, Polyester; Cotton; Metal; Plastic; Paint

Credit LineGift of Virginia Caliguiri

DescriptionNavy blue nylon jacket. Collared. Long-sleeves with gathered cuffs. Six navy blue fronted metal snap buttons down front opening. Blue braided nylon drawstring thorugh waist with plastic aglets. One pocket on each hip. Lined with off-white polyester cotton blend fabric.DimensionsHeight x Width (Width is at bottom hem): 29.25 × 20.375 in. (74.3 × 51.8 cm)
InscriptionsYellow applied logo on proper left chest has text around perimeter "PITTSBURGH / EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES".
MarksOff-white fabric tag inside collar at back center has black printed text on front "109 / LOT16205NVY / SMALL 34-36 / MADE IN USA / LIFT FOR CARE" and on back which is care instructions followed by "SHELL: / 100% Nylon / LINING: 50% Polyester / 50% Cotton".
Historical NotesPittsburgh Emergency Medical Services jacket used by Virginia Caliguiri. Virginia "Ginny" Caliguiri was born and raised in an Italian American family the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh. She lived among a small enclave of Calabrese families living on and around Imperial Street. Her older brother, Richard, was the 55th mayor of Pittsburgh from 1977 until his death from Amyloidosis in 1988. Ginny was very active in her brother’s campaign activities along with her mother, aunts, and other family members. She also participated annually in the Great Race, one of her brother’s city-wide initiatives, and other races like the Pittsburgh Marathon and the Amyloidosis race. Ginny worked in patient advocacy and emergency medical services. She was awarded the Director’s Award of Excellence from the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Emergency Medical Services by Glenn Cannon in 2009. She served on the Board of Directors for Allegheny County’s Emergency Medical Service Institute from 1984-1995 and won an Outstanding Service Award from the Allegheny County EMS in 1990.

Previous owner Virginia Caliguiri

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