coat, lab
Catalog Number
1996.12.1
Description
Army green, long sleeved, knee-length lab coat with orange letters on the back. The letters form the phrase "Holland Furnaces Make Warm Friends". There is an oval-shaped patch on the front of the coat, on the left side. The patch contans white letters that spell out the name "Holland Furnace" and "Holland-Mich.". There is also the image of a furnace, in gold.
History
Holland Furnace began in 1906, founded by John P. Kolla (1860-1933) and his son-in-law, August H. Landwehr (1880-1937). By 1948, the company had a branch in 48 states with sales reaching $41 million. Holland Furnace ceased production in 1962.
Gift of
Prins, Juliet
