Railroad Uniform Coat
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Donald J. Malia Sr.
(American, died 2000)
Clothing MakerMade by
Grand Uniform Company
(American)
Dateabout 1979-1983
MediumMachine-stitched cotton/polyester blend, polyester
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center front length x width across shoulders): 34 x 19in. (86.4 x 48.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Peter J. Malia
Object number2000.12.59.1
DescriptionDark blue, plain-woven, cotton-polyester fabric unifies all elements of this uniform. The jacket is lined with black polyester. It closes with three studs (now detached) and has four welted pockets in the area of the front waistline and a breast pocket on the proper left side. There is no back vent. The sleeves are straight, with no button decoration or other styling.
NotesOwner Note: Donald J. Malia, Sr. worked for three different railroads from 1941 until 1985, including the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, the Penn Central railroad, and Amtrak.Status
Not on view
