Brown tweed coat and matching vest, from Krieg's, 1920s or early 1930s

Name/Title

Brown tweed coat and matching vest, from Krieg's, 1920s or early 1930s

Entry/Object ID

1989.62.1

Description

Acc. No. 89.62.1 a & b Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: C. 1920's or early 1930's Object: Coat & vest Description: Brown wool tweed coat & matching vest. Original label in coat stating "Made Expressly for J. J. Krieg Co., Fruitvale & Alameda, Calif." a. coat b. vest History of Object: coat & matching vest worn by Ray Blom as a child. It was purchased at J. J. Krieg's clothing store, southwest corner Santa Clara Avenue & Park Street. Mr. Blom was raised here, attending Alameda schools. The family lived on Johnson Avenue for many years. Acquired from: Ray Blom Date: 12-12-1989