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Kaufman Bros.

Object Details

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
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
advertiser
Kaufman Bros.
maker
Kaufman Bros.
date made
after 1903
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
Object Name
notebook

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