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Jacket

Object number2017.91.36

Manufacturer Lion Uniform, Inc.

OriginDayton, OH

MediumDacron; Rayon; Metal; Plastic

Credit LineIn memory of Harry "Bus" Means

DescriptionNavy blue Dacron and rayon work jacket. Waist-length with long sleeves. Collared with metal zipper down front opening. One breast pocket on each side. Proper right sleeve has black plastic button on cuff; proper left sleeve is missing its button. Proper left breast pocket has embroidered yellow, blue, and red company logo. Back has yellow embroidered last name and company name. Inside collar at back center are two white maker labels; top has tiger graphic. DimensionsHeight x Width (Width between shoulder seams): 26.75 x 19 in. (67.9 x 48.3 cm)
InscriptionsProper left breast pocket has embroidered yellow, blue, and red text "Sunoco".

Back has yellow embroidered text "MEANS / SUNOCO".
MarksInside collar at back center are two white maker labels:
Top label has red text "WASH AND WEAR / DACRON 65% / RAYON 35% / WASHABLE / LION UNIFORM INC. / DAYTON, OHIO";
bottom label has red care instructions.
Historical NotesHarry “Bus” Means worked at the Sunoco gas/service station on Highland Avenue in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Part of a collection related to Harry "Bus" Means. This extensive collection of military uniforms and equipment relates to the life and career of U.S. Marines Corps chief flight mechanic Sergeant Harry “Bus” Means of New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. Means served with multiple units during WWII and immediately afterwards, including the “Bombing Banshees” VMSB-244 flight squadron that participated in the occupation of China and the Philippines. Means served through 1946, then returned to service during the Korean War, so his story represents the Cold War history of those whose military participation did not end with the official surrender of the Japanese in WWII. The collection contains artifacts representing the post-War occupation of China and the Pacific Islands, and also reminders of the regional tensions that led to conflict again in Southeast Asia within ten years. The collection also includes more general materials from Mean’s childhood in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, and his civilian occupations, such as his role as a USPS mail carrier.

Previous owner Sergeant Harry E. Means

Related institution United States Marine Corps

Related institution Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 244

Related institution Sunoco LP

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