Uniform [American Fire Fighters uniform]

Object detail

Accession number

2007.2.1

Maker

Globe Manufacturing Company
Lion Uniform Inc.

Description

Fire fighters uniform- jacket and trousers. Jacket - large loose shaped, bright yellow stiff fabric, high collar, padding on interior, ribbed lining at cuffs, metal clasps and hooks at front, reflective fabric strips at cuffs and bottom of jacket, made by Globe Manufacturing Company. Trousers - bright yellow, metal clasp closure at fly, padding, size 36/33, lining and padding made from 'Nomex' fabric, clip at left back, are 'Body-Guard' brand but made by Lion Uniforms inc.

Marks

"THE SUIT THAT SUITS"/ GLOBE/ GLOBE MFG. CO./ PITTSFIELD, N.H./ MADE IN USA./ DESIGNED FOR STRUCTURAL USE/ NOT A PROXIMITY OR ENTRY GARMENT/ DO NOT KEEP IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH/ FLAMES. MUST BE FULLY ASSEMBLED./ 38 Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Corduroy
Processed Material/Leather/Suede
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Globe Manufacturing Company et al. Uniform [American Fire Fighters uniform], 2007.2.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Uniform Uniform, Fire Communication Artefacts Personal Symbols Status Symbols

Production place

United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Fire and Emergency Services Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

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