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Uniform, Fire Department Jacket
Fire Department Jacket. Material: textile, metal. Size: 19 3/4" across shoulders x 31" L. x 25 3/4" L. sleeves. Description: navy blue wool - black suit coat style - black ribbed cotton lining - double breasted with 8 silver tone metal buttons with raised and wreathed "F.D." for closure and design - coat can be buttoned from the left or right - each lapel has a buttonhole and a hidden button - long sleeves lined with striped cotton - cuffs trimmed with two smaller silver buttons - two pockets with flaps at front waistline - pocket inside upper right labeled: "The American Uniform Company New York" pocket inside left waistline - black ribbon loop inside back neckline - inside pocket label: "The Famous 'Burton' Uniform, Lexington Made by American Uniform Co. New York Mr. H. Wayhe, #3335-10".
Worn in parades by John G. Rietfort and by his son John A. Rietfort.