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Object number2004.62.4 a-c

Date1929

MediumSilk; Thread

Credit LineGift of Betsy E. Gerson

DescriptionThree black silk labels with silver thread text.Dimensions(a) H: 2 in. W: 2.5 in
(b) H: 1.5 in W: 2.5 in.
(c) H: 1 in W: 1.25 in
Inscriptions(a) letter "G" within a circle; three rays extend downward to lower right; "Gerson Bros." extends diagonally from lower left corner to upper right corner; cursive type-face for Gerson Bros.; the letter "s" continues to form an underline for both words; lower right - "2016 CARSON ST." / S. S. PITTSBURGH"
(b) Silver thread "EXPRESSLY TAILORED FOR"; beneath in blue thread, script "Harry Gerson"
(c) Silver thread letter "G" superimposed on blue letter "H"
Historical NotesLabels from H. Gerson and Brothers tailors which was founded by Harry and Sam Gerson. The family emigrated from Biala, Poland. Harry (1898-1975) founded H. Gerson in the 1920's changing the name to H. Gerson & Bros. when Sam (1904-1973) joined him. The business was listed as early as 1929 in Polk's City Directory as being located at 2022 East Carson Street on the South Side of Pittsburgh. The business eventually moved (possibly in the 1930's) and the brothers bought the building at 2016 East Carson Street. When Harry and Sam passed away in the 1970's, Harry's son Alan, continued the business until 1996, when he sold it.

Related person Harry Gerson

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Related person Sam Gerson

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