Book, Flip

Object number2008.44.7

Date1921

MediumPaper; ink; plastic; iron

Credit LineIn memory of Allan E. Walker and William Comer

DescriptionRectangular paper flip book. Front cover, light plastic, with gold border, rose and foliage, and purple commemorative text. Purple iron button in left center, holding all pages of book together, with white dates. Pages inside book blank.Dimensions1.5 x 5.875 in. (3.8 x 14.9 cm)
InscriptionsFront cover, in purple, "FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE / KAUFMANN'S / "THE BIG STORE" / GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY".

Purple button in left center, has white text "1871 / 1921".
Historical NotesFlip book commemorating Kaufmann's 50th anniversary. Part of a collection related to local department stores collected by donors George R. and Mary E. Wazenegger when Horne's was taken over by Lazarus in 1994. Kaufmann's was a department store that originated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The store became a regional chain in the eastern United States, and was last owned by Federated Department Stores. Formerly part of May Department Stores prior to that company's acquisition by Federated on August 30, 2005, Kaufmann's operated as part of the Filene's organization in Boston, Massachusetts. On Feb. 1, 2006, the Filene's/Kaufmann's organization was dissolved and the management of its stores was assumed by Macy's East and the new Macy's Midwest. On Sept 9, 2006, the Kaufmann's name was retired as Federated Department Stores converted the former May Company chains to the Macy's masthead.

Related institution Kaufmann's Department Store (1871 - 2005)

Collector George R. Wazenegger

Collector Mary E. Wazenegger

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