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Vest, Safety

Object number2018.103.2

Manufacturer Radians, Inc.

Datec. 2010

OriginChina

MediumPolyester; Fabric; Metal; Plastic

Credit LineGift of John C. Mascaro

DescriptionFluorescent yellow polyester mesh safety vest, size XL. Sleeveless vest with V-neck neckline. Plastic zipper down front opening with metal zipper tongue. Gray reflective stripes on front and back of vest including horizontal stripe around torso and vertical stripes running along chest, shoulders, and back. Pocket on proper left chest. Pocket on interior of proper right hip. Back top has blue printed company logo, name, and slogan. DimensionsHeight x Width: 26.625 x 27.625 in. (67.6 x 70.2 cm)
InscriptionsBack top has blue printed text "m / mascaro / construction / ...build with the best".
MarksInside collar at back center is white tag with black printed text on front "RaDIaNS / www.radians.com / Made in China / #SV2ZGM / ANSI/ISEA / 107-2010 / Class 2 / Level 2 / XL / [barcode] / 674326235387" and back "100% POLYESTER / [care instructions] / ..."

Proper right front panel has gray fabric tag along bottom of horizontal gray stripe featuring black and yellow embroidered text on front "invest / in protection" and black embroidered text on back "P06010114".
Historical NotesThis object is representative of Mascaro Construction’s branding and concern for job-site safety. Before industry changes by OSHA regarding High-Visibility Standards in 2006, the t-shirts in this collection (2018.103.3-.4) were how Mascaro’s crew were identifiable in the field; now, crew must wear high-visibility vests like this one which allow motorists to see workers during the daytime and at night. John C. Mascaro, known as Jack, began Mascaro Construction out of his home in 1988 after 18 years at Mellon Stuart, where he formed the Highway Division and worked his way up to Regional Vice President. He was educated as a civil engineer at the University of Pittsburgh, following in the footsteps of his father Peter J. Mascaro, an Italian immigrant from Calabria who was educated at the University of Naples in Mathematics and Civil Engineering. Mascaro grew his company into one of the largest construction firms in the tri-state region and completed renovations on numerous buildings, such as Heinz Hall, Heinz Field, North Catholic High School, and the University of Pittsburgh’s Chevron Science Center.

Previous owner John C. Mascaro

Related institution Mascaro Construction (founded 1988)

Related institution University of Pittsburgh

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