Object Details
advertiser
Kaufman Bros.
maker
Kaufman Bros.
Description (Brief)
Celluloid notebook featuring an image of a woman in hat and jacket beside red flowers that may be cherry blossoms. Print on back advertises: "Printzess Distinction in Dress. This label on any coat or suit guarantees perfect fit-- shape retaining quality and two seasons satisfactory wear."
The Printz-Biederman Company of Cleveland, makers of the "Printzess" garments for women, was founded in 1893 by Moritz Printz and Joseph Biederman. The Printz-Biederman Company was widely known for its method of dealing with employees. The workers had a direct voting voice in all matters that affected their welfare.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1903
ID Number
2006.0098.0473
accession number
2006.0098
catalog number
2006.0098.0473
Object Name
notebook
Physical Description
cellulose nitrate (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 cm x 7.5 cm; 1 15/16 in x 2 15/16 in
overall: notebook: 1/16 in x 2 in x 3 in; .15875 cm x 5.08 cm x 7.62 cm
overall: back cover: 1/16 in x 1 15/16 in x 2 15/16 in; .15875 cm x 4.92125 cm x 7.46125 cm
place made
United States: Ohio, Cleveland
United States: Washington, Aberdeen
referenced
United States: Washington, Aberdeen
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1318798