Trainman Vest

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 1998.7.1b

Description Vest for a CPR Trainman uniform, silver buttons read "Canadian Pacific" and bear an image of a beaver, reverse side of buttons reads "Made in England", 1998.7.1 a, c-d are a jacket, pants, and a hat. According to donor form: "Used by donor while employed by the CPR William N. Barr grew up in Lemsford. Trainman CPR 1964-1971, Conductor CPR 1971-1990, worked out of SC 1967-1968, retired 1990. Trainman's winter uniform purchased in 1969 (pants are CN uniform)"

Materials Wool Serge

Marks/Labels Tag sewn on lining is very faded, only "Arthur A. Gill // Custom Tailor // Winnipeg" can be read clearly.

Category Personal Artefacts, Clothing – Outerwear, Uniform