Firefighter's Coat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Firefighter's Coat

Entry/Object ID

2011.28

Description

A rubber-coated canvas. fire fighting coat belonging to Bert Van Dis, size 44. The coat has white raglan sleeves, a red body and black corduroy collar. It is lined with a beige fleece. It closes with metal latches that have an additional backing panel to create a water-resistant closure. Manufacturers label sewn to collar reads "Morning Pride Firesuits, Morning Pride Mfg. Co., Dayton, Ohio."

Context

This coat was worn by Bert Van Dis.

Collection

Fires and fire departments

Acquisition

Accession

2011.28

Source or Donor

Saugatuck Township Fire District

Acquisition Method

Donation

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Coat

Size

44

Lexicon

Search Terms

fireman suit, Saugatuck Fire Department, turnout gear

Dimensions

Dimension Description

36

Height

48 in

Location

Box

143 Fire Chief's Coats

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Van Dis, Bert 1923-1975, Saugatuck Township Fire District

Create Date

July 18, 2011

Update Date

November 26, 2024