May Company Advertisement, 1920

Item

Identifier: B091.01.0001.0002.00003

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Abstract

May Company advertisement for a sale on hats. The advertisement has drawings of two men with hats and is advertising the sale of the hats for $3.85. There is ink on the reverse of the card because this is an example of an ''advertising blotter.'' David May immigrated to Colorado from Bavaria and started his first clothing store in Leadville in 1887. Later David May opened branches of his store in Irwin, Central City and Denver, Colorado. David May was an active supporter of National Jewish Hospital and Temple Emanuel in Denver. The May Company evolved into one of the largest department store chains in the United States.

Dates

1920

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (advertisement)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series 1 of 7 includes newspaper articles, photographs, and ephemera, including a May Company advertisement.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Poor 10 x 21 centimeters

Condition Report

There are areas of loss, the item has blotted ink on the back side, and there are a number of weak areas. (TKW, 2009-12-15)

Provenance

Donated by Marjorie Hornbein, niece of Milton Anfenger.

General

Title supplied by archivist.

Inscription and Marks

Printed on the advertisement: ''Now in full swing, Spring Hat Sale, Regular $7.00 values, $3.85, soft and derbies, The May Co., the home of society brand clothes.''