Name/Title
Pale green coat tree from Frank's Barber Shop, 1930sEntry/Object ID
1988.22.36Description
ACC. NO. 88.22.36
SUBJECT CATEGORY: BUSINESSES
DATE OR PERIOD: 1930's
OBJECT: COAT TREE
DESCRIPTION:
POLE-STYLE HAT- AND-COAT RACK OF PALE GREEN-COLORED ENAMEL PAINTED WOOD. COAT TREE CONSISTS OF SHAFT SUPPORTED BY FOUR LEGS. UPPER TOP OF POLE HAS NINE PROJECTING PEGS.
SIZE: H 67"
HISTORY OF OBJECT:
COAT TREE FROM FRANK'S BARBER SHOP, 2055 LINCOLN AVENUE, ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA.
ACQUIRED FROM:
ACQUISITION FUND
DATE: JUNE 10, 1988Interpretative Labels
Label
5/25/2020 MvL: Barbershop sign:
1930'S BARBERSHOP
THE PIECES IN THIS EXHIBIT WERE ONCE USED DAILY IN FRANK'S BARBER SHOP LOCATED AT 2055 LINCOLN AVENUE. THE SHOP WAS OPENED AROUND 1930 BY FRANK CORICA, LATE UNCLE OF OUR FORMER MAYOR, CHUCK CORICA.