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A Chicago police officer wearing an overcoat and peaked cap. This seems to have been the cool weather version of the Chicago police uniform, as opposed to the tunic and bobby-style helmet (see page 9). Source: Policeman standing on a sidewalk next to a fence [1903]. (DN-0000301, Chicago Daily News negatives collection, Chicago History Museum; search the photo ID number at the American Memory web site for more information.)