Ribbon, Promotional
Object number2019.152.4
Date1974
MediumSynthetic fiber; Applied decoration
Credit LineGift of David Argent
DescriptionYellow, synthetic fiber ribbon. Ribbon is rectangular with straight sides and scalloped edges at the top and bottom. Front has blue applied retailer text with a drawing of a tuba.DimensionsHeight x Width: 6.625 x 2 in. (16.8 x 5.1 cm)InscriptionsBlue retailer text on front of ribbon: "THE / BIG / ONE / [tuba] / 125TH / ANNIVERSARY / SALE".
Historical NotesThis Joseph Horne Company ribbon belonged to James Demcheck and is part of a collection of ribbons and nametags from the company. The Joseph Horne Company was a regional department store chain founded in 1849 and was later merged with Federated Department Stores in 1994. James Demcheck was an employee of the Joseph Horne Company as a personnel department employee who managed training and provided orientation to new employees, likely during the late 1960s and 1970s. According to the donor, Demcheck helped to open the Beaver Valley Mall and North Hills locations of the store.
Related institution
Joseph Horne Company
(1849 - 1994)
Previous owner
James Demcheck
Related institution
Federated Department Stores
Related institution
Beaver Valley Mall
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H. J. Heinz Company
H. J. Heinz Company
