Community / Occupation / Conductor
Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad
Caleb V. Smith and Son
1955 – 1960
Railroads provided specifications on type and color of fabric and cut of the cloth to uniform tailors. The traditional uniform worn by conductors and brakemen was a three-piece suit: coat, vest, and trousers. Coat and vest buttons were affixed with a cotter key to allow easy change-out. Brass was typical for a conductor’s buttons and nickel for a brakeman’s.
Wool, nickel-plated brass. Men's size 38. L 59.7, W 44.5 cm
Steamtown National Historic Site, STEA 3260