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  1. Umbrella - 1978.010.01

    Umbrella. Red and white cloth canopy with text "La Crosse Wis." stamped on the outside in two places. Has metal shaft, runners, and tip; has a curved wooden handle.

    Record Type: Object

    Umbrella
  2. Umbrella - 2017.fic.985

    Blue cloth umbrella. Woman's umbrella, gray-blue geometric print on silk or mercerized cotton. 16 ribs, crooked glossy black plastic handle, gray cord with tassles. Pagoda shape.

    Record Type: Object

    Umbrella
  3. Underpants - 1984.067.01

    One pair of World War II (1942) men's undershorts, olive green. Three white plastic buttons at the waist band, ties on the sides to adjust the waist size, balloon seat. Inscription on the inside reads "Garmi Feature Underwear Inc., Dated 11-13-42, Govt. W-669 QM 23152, U.S. Army Spec. 6-188 B, 65D 402, Size 32".

    Record Type: Object

    Underpants
  4. Uniform - 1986.057.31

    World War II Red Cross volunteer uniform. Uniform is a cotton chambray with a white collar and cuffs. There is a sewn on patch on the left sleeve "American Red Cross Volunteer". There is a center front button closure with nine buttons. Left breast pocket with an embroidered red cross and an attached round pin "American Red Cross Volunteer". There are two pockets on the front below the waist and a matching belt of the same material. There is also ...

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform
  5. Uniform - 1987.039.01

    Red Garrison Hat with gold stitching. On one side, "Marine Corps League" is embroidered in gold along with a gold-colored metail United States Marine Corps (USMC) insignia. On the other side, "Leo D. Amundson" is embroidered in gold along with the USMC Devil Dog patch.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform
  6. Uniform - 1988.051.02

    Longfellow Middle School band uniform hat. Kelly green twill with white plastic trim and white visor. Has a silver medallion on front with a lyre surround by a wreath. On top the hat has a silver plume.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform
  7. Uniform - 1990.004.06

    Girl Scout dress uniform with belt and yellow bandana. The dress is green cotton with a button up front with 8 buttons. The buttons are green with a "G.S. design in a clover. The front of the dress has three pockets. There is a girl scout applique on the left hand side. There is also a matching elastic green belt with a green metal buckle with a girl scout logo. The belt has an attached zipper pocket that can move along the belt. There is also a ...

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform
  8. Uniform - 1990.004.07

    Green girl scout gored skirt. There is a flap on the top with an applique of the girl scout logo. The center of the back of the skirt has a zipper and a button closure at the top.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform
  9. Uniform - 1990.013.01

    World War II cotton Red Cross Canteen uniform. Royal blue button up dress with white collars and cuffs. There is one left breast pocket with a white patch with a red embroidered cross. There are two waist level pockets on the front. A blue belt of matching material is attached. There is a center front nine button closure. The left side sleeve has two red embroidered bars.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform
  10. Uniform - 2001.010.006

    Navy blue cotton uniform from the La Crosse County Health Department. Long sleeved, snapped cuffs, collared, calf-length. Button on inside of collar. Label reads "456-16, Hopkins Public Health Uniforms, Baltimore MD, 75% polyester dacrom, 25% cotton. Do not use hot iron." Uniform also has a union label.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform
  11. Uniform, Fire - 1981.062.01

    Black rubber fireman's turnout coat. green corduroy collar, and 4 large metal hook closures.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Fire
  12. Uniform, Fire - 2013.001.01

    Jacket to a dress uniform for the chief of the fire department in La Crosse, WI. Dark navy twill, double breasted with 2 rows of 4 yellow metal buttons down the front. 5 gold braid stripes on each cuff and patch on left shoulder says "La Crosse Fire Dept."

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Fire
  13. Uniform, Fire - 2017.048.01

    Fire Chief Gregg Cleveland's dress hat. White hat with black velvet band beneath. Adjustable gold colored chin strap attached by two silver buttons decorated with laurel leaves and "F.D". The visor of the hat is embroidered with small metal bronze coils that are in the shape of flames with red accents. The top of the hat has a gold colored plastic fire chief pin with blue center with text "CHIEF" with five bugles on the outside. Size 7 3/8.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Fire
  14. Uniform, Law Enforcement - 1985.006.01

    Navy blue wool police captain's hat. Brass captain's insignia on front including the Wisconsin state seal within it. Chin strap striped tan with brass buttons on ends with an old english style "P". Black leather brim with brown leather sweat band. Plastic insert for name tag on the inside. Size 7 3/4.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Law Enforcement
  15. Uniform, Law Enforcement - 1985.006.02

    Navy blue wool police hat. Chin strap and brim are black plastic. Chin strap has two buttons on the end with old english style "P". Hatter's Union tag attached to sweatband. Maker's mark inside hat reads " Maier-Lavaty Co. LIN 0143-04-5-6 014345 Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Illinois.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Law Enforcement
  16. Uniform, Law Enforcement - 1985.006.03

    La Crosse Police Department navy blue long wool overcoat. Brass buttons down front, gold braid around cuffs with 3 gold stars above braid on right sleeve. Insignia patch on each shoulder reads "LA CROSSE POLICE". 2 large pockets. Tag on inside reads"A.C. MEIER & Co. MANUFACTURERS OF UNIFORMS CAPS 205 W. MONROE ST. CHICAGO". 35" long.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Law Enforcement
  17. Uniform, Law Enforcement - 1985.006.05

    Blue Police winter coat. Double breasted with two sets of four brass buttons. Two front pockets with flaps and four interior pockets. Left sleeve has two large embroidered stars and four small embroidered stars at cuff. LA CROSSE POLICE badge on each sleeve. Two metal bars on each shoulder. La Crosse police captain's shield-shaped brass badge on left breast. Made by A.G. Meier Co., Chicago.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Law Enforcement
  18. Uniform, Law Enforcement - 1991.003.05

    Woman's blue auxiliary police jacket. There a five silver buttons running up the front. There are breast pockets with a silver button on each side. On the bottom of the sleeves there are two silver buttons. On the shoulders there are yellow and blue patches that read "La Crosse Auxiliary Police". The jacket was made by Badger Silver Label Uniforms in Racine, WI. Tag on the inside reads Barbara Schaller.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Law Enforcement
  19. Uniform, Law Enforcement - 1991.003.06

    Dark blue short La Crosse Police Auxiliary Police jacket. Four silver buttons and two buttoned pockets on front and buttoned shoulder straps. Silver metal badge on left breast: AAA SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Law Enforcement
  20. Uniform, Law Enforcement - 1991.003.10

    Mens medium poplin light blue short sleeved shirt. La Crosse Auxiliary Police arm patches on both sleeves. Two buttoned down chest pockets. Over left pocket are two small slots for badge. Has Badger Uniform Company label.

    Record Type: Object

    Uniform, Law Enforcement

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