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Object number2014.125.1
Retailer
Sam Levin Furniture Company
Date1940-1955
OriginMount Pleasant, PA
MediumPaper/Ink/Glass/Metal/Mercury
Credit LineGift of Joseph S. Bielecki
DescriptionSam Levin Furniture promotional mirror. Brown textured paperboard with ornamental edging. Mirror attached at top center with decorative black printed border surrounding. Thermometer in the bottom left corner. Hole at top center.Dimensions11.875 x 8 x 0.25 in. (30.2 x 20.3 x 0.6 cm)InscriptionsBlack text at top center "SAM LEVIN FURNITURE" and at bottom center "SAM / LEVIN / Furniture COMPANY / Phone Kimball 7-2557 / OPEN 9 to 5:30 SAT. 9 to 9 / MOUNT PLEASANT".
Historical NotesDonor Joseph S. Bielecki's parents and grandparents were friends with Sam Levin and his wife, and their son, Leonard Levin and his wife, Sally. Sam Levin came from Poland in the late 1800s to early 1900s and began his career in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, with a pushcart collecting rags and bonds and used items for resale. He returned to Poland and brought his bride back to Mount Pleasant where they opened a furniture store. The furniture store became very successful and eventually became the Levin Furniture chain.
Related person
Sam Levin
Related person
Leonard Levin
Related institution
Levin Furniture
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1930-1957
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