T-Shirt
Object number2018.103.4
Manufacturer
Fruit of the Loom
Date1988-2018
OriginUnited States of America
MediumCotton; Polyester; Fabric; Ink
Credit LineGift of John C. Mascaro
DescriptionLight gray short-sleeve t-shirt, size Adult Medium. Crew neck of knit light gray fabric. Chest has blue screen-printed company name. Top of back has blue screen-printed company slogan. DimensionsHeight x Width: 27.375 x 31.125 in. (69.5 x 79.1 cm)InscriptionsChest has blue screen-printed text "MASCARO / INCORPORATED".
Top of back has blue screen-printed text "Build with / the Best!"
MarksInside collar at back center is black tag with white text on front including "M / ADULT / 50% COTTON / 50% POLYESTER / BEST TM / FRUIT OF THE LOOM / MADE IN U.S.A." and care instructions on reverse.
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 2018.103.2) 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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