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
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.
Object number2000.12.59.1
MarkingsMaker label inside right front, "Grand/ Uniform Co./ Grand Central Terminal/25 Vanderbilt Ave./ New York 10017/ N.Y."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.Subject Terms
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