About this object
The uniform itself is a modest but proud artifact of everyday commercial life, a tangible reminder of the shopkeepers and workers who helped sustain Stuart's growth beyond tourism and fishing.
Uniform
This crisp white shirt bearing red lettering once belonged to an employee of Stuart Feed, a local business that supplied the working heart of Martin County's agricultural economy. As pineapple farming and ranching flourished in early-to-mid-twentieth-century Stuart, feed stores like this one provided essential supplies to farmers and livestock operations throughout the region.
The uniform itself is a modest but proud artifact of everyday commercial life, a tangible reminder of the shopkeepers and workers who helped sustain Stuart's growth beyond tourism and fishing.
On display, main floor, School hall section.
Come in and see it. Open every day, 10 AM to 3 PM. Admission: free.
| Object type | Uniform, Organizational |
|---|---|
| Accession no. | 2022.11.004 |
| Where to see it | Main floor, School hall section |
| Provenance | Donated by Les Kimberg |
| Catalog description | Stuart Feed Uniform Shirt White with Red Lettering |