Jacket
Object number2003.59.16
Manufacturer
Britwin
Datec.1955
OriginMinnesota
MediumFelt; Cloth; Metal; Satin; Thread
Credit LineGift of M. Margaret (Peggy) Dimperio and Pete Dimperio, Jr
DescriptionBlue athletic letter jacket with gold accents. Straight coat with 2 angled front pockets, collar comes to V in front, 5 snaps down front with yellow covers, elastic at wrists in blue with 2 yellow stripes. Coat has yellow football emblem on front, which contains text. Each sleeve has vertical yellow stripe, and has a number on left sleeve. Dimensions22.5 x 33.5 in. (57.2 x 85.1 cm)InscriptionsText on emblem on front of jacket reads: "CITY / CHAMPS" on football, and "Pete" below this
"54" on left sleeve.
MarksManufacturer tag reads, "MINNESOTA INSPIRED / NATIONALLY DESIRED / YOUR BEST BETS / Britwin / SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA"
Historical NotesThis coat belonged to Pete Deimperio.
Related person
Pete Dimperio Sr.
Related institution
Westinghouse High School
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