Uniform, Law Enforcement
Object number2011.127.373
Manufacturer
Gimbel Brothers
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumPolyester/wool?, cotton, metal, gold plating
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionNavy blue, double breasted, long-sleeved police uniform overcoat with black nylon lining. Two hip pockets as well as one pocket on the inside proper right and two on the inside proper left. Thin, black trim around cuffs of sleeves. Button flap across front of collar. Brass-colored metal plate sewn on proper left front for attaching badge. Eighteen gold-plated buttons.Dimensions3 x 26.5 x 32 in. (7.6 x 67.3 x 81.3 cm)InscriptionsEighteen gold-plated buttons depict the City of Pittsburgh's Coat of Arms in the center surrounded by the words "PITTSBURGH / POLICE".
MarksPaper tag inside proper right "GIMBELS / PITTSBURGH".
Historical NotesLikely worn on formal occasions. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
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