Nametag
Object number2019.152.6
Date1960-1979
MediumPlastic; Cardboard; Metal; Ink
Credit LineGift of David Argent
DescriptionClear plastic nametag with a blue and white cardboard name insert. Plastic holder is rectangular with rounded corners and openings on either end to slide in the cardboard name insert. Name insert is folded in half, with the back completely blue and the front blue and white with retailer text. Metal clip on the back of the plastic holder.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 1.5 x 2.25 x 0.375 in. (3.8 x 5.7 x 1 cm)InscriptionsRetailer text on front of cardboard name insert: "[white text] JOSEPH HORNE CO. / [black text on white background] MR. J. DEMCHECK".
Historical NotesThis Joseph Horne Company nametag 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.
Previous owner
James Demcheck
Related institution
Joseph Horne Company
(1849 - 1994)
Related institution
Federated Department Stores
Related institution
Beaver Valley Mall
On View
Not on view
1960-1979
1996
