60s JJ Friel Brooklyn Bushwick Pawn Broker Blue Satin Jacket Large

Tag says: werth sporting goods, made of skinner 64% rayon satin, 36% cotton back, sz 40. This vintage satin jacket features a back graphic that reads "jamaica jj" in reference to an old pawn broker and series of loan offices once owned by an irish immigrant by the name of jj friel.

Friel's businesses were immortalized by their painted advertisements around new york city. The signs could be found from park slope, brooklynall the way to jamaica queens.

There was even one that used to overlook coney island avenue in the kensignton section of brooklyn. This jacket also has a smaller front graphic and the name dennis embroidered onto the chest. It has two hand pockets and front snap closures. Comments: fits like a modern unisex adult large.

This item is made of rayon and satin, cotton.