Catalog Clothing 1915 Antique Best & Co 5th Original NYC w/Blank Order Form!

$85 · Offered by eBay

The catalogue is approx 8.25 in x 11.25 in. Overall condition is very good with some yellowing and dirtying of the cover. Only a couple of minor tears on the cover, stabilized with archival tape. The inside pages are bright, clean, and clear. There is also a blank order form still attached on the inside! Best & Company was founded in 1879 by Albert Best as the Liliputian Bazaar and focused on children’s clothing, later expanding to women’s clothing and accessories. It was located off 6th Avenue and 23rd Street.. It was known for its "tastefully styled and proper women's clothes and its sturdy children's wear." Philip Le Boutillier served as president during the late 1930s. The store had expanded to 20 branches by 1966, when the company was acquired by McCrory's, who also operated Lerner Shops and S. Klein. In late-1970, McCrory's liquidated the company. At the time of its closing, the store had 1,200 employees. In 1908, Best & Co. spent $500,000 to purchase the former Engineer's Club at 372 Fifth Avenue at 35th Street for a new store.

• Year: 1915
• Condition: Very Good

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