Shirt
Object number2017.91.37
Manufacturer
Lion Uniform, Inc.
OriginDayton, OH
MediumDacron; Rayon; Plastic
Credit LineIn memory of Harry "Bus" Means
DescriptionLight blue Dacron and rayon work shirt. Collared, long-sleeved. Six buttonholes down front opening with four corresponding white plastic buttons, two buttons are missing (third and fourth from top). Each cuff has one white plastic button. One breast pocket on each side each with white plastic button flap closure. Proper left breast pocket has embroidered yellow, blue, and red company logo and above pocket is yellow embroidered first name. Back has yellow embroidered last name and company name. DimensionsHeight x Width (Width between shoulder seams): 32.5 x 19.5 in. (82.6 x 49.5 cm)InscriptionsProper left breast pocket has embroidered yellow, blue, and red text "Sunoco" and above pocket is yellow embroidered text "Bus".
Back has yellow embroidered text "MEANS / SUNOCO".
MarksInside collar at back center is a white label with red text "WASH AND WEAR / DACRON 65% / RAYON 35% / WASHABLE / LION UNIFORM INC. / DAYTON, OHIO".
Inside shirt's proper left front panel at bottom is white label with 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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