Jacket
Object number2012.97.1
Manufacturer
Image Wear by rollins
Date1969-1970
MediumPolyester
Credit LineGift of Barbara Demsky
DescriptionBlue women's jacket. Three purple buttons on the front. Two hip pockets.Dimensions1.75 x 31.5 x 29 in. (4.4 x 80 x 73.7 cm)InscriptionsProper right pocket has a gold circular patch depicting an eagle with "U.S." on its chest; around the eagle reads: "LADIES AUX. JEWISH WAR VETERANS / OF U.S."
MarksTag in collar "IMAGE / WEAR / by / rollins / LOT CA 833 / Style CC 126 / Size 14 / MACHINE WASH WARM / Delicate Cycle / TUMBLE DRY LOW USE COOL IRON".
Historical NotesJewish War Veterans ladies auxiliary coat belonging to Freda Lazier Alexander. Alexander, born in 1912, was a popular local singer in the late 1930s. She was featured on local radio and with local society bands throughout the region. In 1936, Lazier won a contest held by radio host Paul Whitman and was featured on national radio. After her singing career, Lazier Alexander was very active in both locally and nationally with the Jewish War Veterans’ Ladies Auxiliary and was president for one year.
Previous owner
Freda Lazier Alexander
(born 1912)
Related institution
Jewish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary
Related person
Paul Whitman
Terms
On View
Not on view
1969-1970
c. 1945
Port Authority
c. 1970
c. 1973
