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."

Description (Brief)

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.

Date Made: after 1903

Advertiser: Kaufman Bros.Maker: Kaufman Bros.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Ohio, ClevelandUnited States: Washington, AberdeenReferenced: United States: Washington, Aberdeen

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2006.0098.0473Accession Number: 2006.0098Catalog 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 inoverall: notebook: 1/16 in x 2 in x 3 in; .15875 cm x 5.08 cm x 7.62 cmoverall: 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

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-41c3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1318798

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