MADOC DENIM PRISONER WORK JACKET

Private collection
MADOC DENIM PRISONER WORK JACKET
Private collection

Collection

  • American Prison System
  • Uniforms

Origin

Massachusetts Department of Correction (MADOC), USA.

Year

1990s

Association

Worn by an inmate within the Massachusetts state prison system during the 1990s.

Description

Vintage 1990s denim prison work jacket bearing large “DOC” (Department of Corrections) markings across the back. Constructed in a traditional chore coat-style pattern with four front utility pockets, button closure, and a warm insulated lining for cold-weather use. The jacket features a hand-modified concealed pocket in the interior lining, likely intended for storing contraband within the prison environment

MADOC DENIM PRISONER WORK JACKET

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