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Image of Plastron or shirtfront from Seattle Fire Department, ca. 1900
2004.2.1
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Plastron or shirtfront from Seattle Fire Department, ca. 1900

This dark blue plastron from the early days of the Seattle Fire Department. It has buttonholes at the top and around the sides for attaching to a shirt or jacket and identifying the wearer as a member of the fire department.
ID Number: 2004.2.1
Date: Circa 1900
Physical Description: 1 Plastron; fabric, metal; 15 in.H x 12.25 in.W
Credit: MOHAI, 2004.2.1
Subjects: Government and Public Services, Textiles

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