Collection Highlights
Cayambe
Date:
1858
Object Number:
S-91
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Fireman's uniform shirt
Object Number:
INV.12138
Date:
1870-1890
Medium:
Wool
Dimensions:
overall (unfolded): 1 1/2 x 62 1/2 x 33 3/4 in. ( 3.8 x 158.8 x 85.7 cm )
Description:
Red wool fireman's long sleeved uniform shirt with double collar and closed cuffs; machine sewn; square double-breasted placket closure at the top front has four buttons along each side and one at the throat under the collar, the placket buttons up along one side; yoke across back at the shoulders; all buttons are covered with red wool fabric.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
