John Fury Barber's Smock

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

John Fury Barber's Smock

Entry/Object ID

2003.47.1

Description

Material: textile; shell. Size" 17" W. (shoulder to shoulder) x 31" L. Desciption: white cotton - standup collar with placket opening on right shoulder along the seam and continuing down the right side. Closure of 9 white shell buttons. Front breast pocket.- Back has inset waistband. 3/4 length sleeves.

Context

Janesville business: Fury's Barber Shop. Worn by Janesville barber, John Fury, husband of donor when he began his barbering career in 1946. Mr. Fury was in business from 1946-1981 in a main street shop.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Smock, Barber

Class

Clothing, Outerwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

June 15, 2006

Update Date

October 2, 2026