Identifier:
2002.18.1a-b
Description:
This baseball uniform is from the Contractors Machinery Company baseball team. It was a company team supported by the Works Progress Administration that operated in the 1930s. This uniform was worn by the donor's grandfather who was a player on the team.
This tan baseball uniform is made of wool and consists of two pieces that include a shirt and pants. The shirt has red trim throughout and the initials W.P.A. run across the chest in red applique. The back of the shirt reads "Contractors Mchy Co.".
Date:
1934 – 1940
Materials:
Wool
Current Location Status:
Education Program
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Purchased With Funds From Friends Of The Public Museum
Related Entities:
Phillips, Susan (donor)
Contractors Machinery Company (is related to)
The Contractors Machinery Company was located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Related Objects:
Related Place:
Michigan