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Label, Product

Object number2015.99.89 a-e

MediumFabric; Silk(?)

Credit LineGift of Macy's Inc.

DescriptionFive (5) fabric suit labels. Each label is rectangular black fabric with white and brown embroidered decoration and text. Decoration includes the Kaufmann's clock on the left. Each label has folded hem at top and bottom.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (Each label): 2.25 × 2 × 0.063 in. (5.7 × 5.1 × 0.2 cm)
InscriptionsEach label has embroidered white text on front "KAUFMANN'S / PITTSBURGH".
MarksBottom hem has woven text on reverse "ARTISTIC".
Historical NotesPart of a collection of artifacts that document the downtown location of Kaufmann’s (became Macy’s) department store. This large collection of items was field gathered from the downtown location of Macy’s (formerly Kaufmann’s) after the store’s final closing was announced in the fall of 2015.

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

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