Assemblage
Object number2007.156.2
Designer
Howard Zeiden
Framed by
N.S. Ruby, Inc.
Date1984
OriginKoppel, PA
MediumMetal; Fabric; Plastic; Glass; Paper
Credit LineGift of Louis Zeiden
DescriptionFramed commemorative assemblage. Grey metal frame with assemblage of multiple embroidered square textile tags/labels, Swiss army knife, three metal-encased measuring tapes, brass metal key, and keychain. The majority of tags are embroidered with the same business name and location with another business or personal name associated with said designer. In center, a large square with black screen-printed commemorative message. At lower edge, handwritten in black marker, is dedication message. On back: wire with loop hooks; gold metallic rectangular framer sticker on lower right corner.Dimensions32.5 x 22.375 x 1.375 in. (82.6 x 56.8 x 3.5 cm)InscriptionsThe majority of tags are embroidered with the name "Zeiden's / BEAVER FALLS".
In center, a large square with black screen-print, "LOUIS ZEIDEN / 50 years of excellence / 1934-1984".
At lower edge, handwritten in black marker, "DAD, WITH LOVE, HOWARD 6/17/84".
MarksSticker on back in lower right corner.: "N.S. RUBY, INC. / Picture Frames-Mirrors / 412-846-6353 / 434 Big Beaver Blvd. Koppel, PA".
Historical NotesAssemblage of labels and tools from Zeiden's, a men's clothing store in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Given to donor Louis Zeiden by his son, Howard, on donor's 50th business year anniversary.
Previous owner
Louis Zeiden
Related institution
Zeiden's
On View
Not on view
Langan and Brothers
1960-1992
1999
