B. Altman and Company Men's Sport Polo Shirt
Black / S
$39.99
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This B. Altman and Company Men's Sport Polo Shirt celebrates a name long associated with New York department-store culture and understated style. From its Fifth Avenue flagship, opened in 1906, to suburban branches that followed from the 1930s, the company reflected a changing retail landscape. Remember its reputation for gentility, memorable Christmas windows, and Charleston Gardens restaurants with apparel inspired by a distinctive chapter in the city’s shopping history. A thoughtful choice for collectors and admirers of classic retail heritage.
B. Altman and Company began as a family-owned store on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and was solely owned by Benjamin Altman by 1865. After relocating to Sixth Avenue in 1877, the business moved in 1906 to its flagship at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, later expanded through 1913. The Italian Renaissance-style building was designed by Trowbridge & Livingston. Altman was among the early department stores to move from the Ladies’ Mile district to Fifth Avenue, helping encourage other retailers to follow. From the 1930s, the chain expanded into suburban New York and neighboring states, with branches in White Plains, Manhasset, East Orange, Short Hills, Ridgewood/Paramus, St. Davids and Willow Grove. After Benjamin Altman’s death in 1913, his stock went to the Altman Foundation. The foundation sold the stores in 1986; Australian developer L.J. Hooker acquired controlling interest in 1987. The company filed for bankruptcy in August 1989. The flagship closed at the end of 1989, and all branches had shut by the end of January 1990. The landmarked Fifth Avenue building later housed institutions including the City University of New York Graduate Center and the New York Public Library’s Science, Industry and Business Library.
This B. Altman and Company Men's Sport Polo Shirt celebrates a name long associated with New York department-store culture and understated style. From its Fifth Avenue flagship, opened in 1906, to suburban branches that followed from the 1930s, the company reflected a changing retail landscape. Remember its reputation for gentility, memorable Christmas windows, and Charleston Gardens restaurants with apparel inspired by a distinctive chapter in the city’s shopping history. A thoughtful choice for collectors and admirers of classic retail heritage.
B. Altman and Company began as a family-owned store on Manhattan’s Lower East Side and was solely owned by Benjamin Altman by 1865. After relocating to Sixth Avenue in 1877, the business moved in 1906 to its flagship at Fifth Avenue and 34th Street, later expanded through 1913. The Italian Renaissance-style building was designed by Trowbridge & Livingston. Altman was among the early department stores to move from the Ladies’ Mile district to Fifth Avenue, helping encourage other retailers to follow. From the 1930s, the chain expanded into suburban New York and neighboring states, with branches in White Plains, Manhasset, East Orange, Short Hills, Ridgewood/Paramus, St. Davids and Willow Grove. After Benjamin Altman’s death in 1913, his stock went to the Altman Foundation. The foundation sold the stores in 1986; Australian developer L.J. Hooker acquired controlling interest in 1987. The company filed for bankruptcy in August 1989. The flagship closed at the end of 1989, and all branches had shut by the end of January 1990. The landmarked Fifth Avenue building later housed institutions including the City University of New York Graduate Center and the New York Public Library’s Science, Industry and Business Library.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| Width, in | 20.25 | 21.75 | 23.75 | 24.75 | 26.25 | 28.25 |
| Length, in | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve Length (from center back), in | 18.50 | 19.25 | 20.00 | 20.75 | 21.50 | 22.25 |
Product features
- 100% polyester, extra-light (110 g/m²) for fast drying and shape retention
- Moisture-wicking fabric keeps skin cool during activity
- Double-needle stitched seams and necktape for long-lasting comfort
- 3-button placket with dyed-to-match rubber buttons and flat knit lapel collar
- Direct-to-film printed chest logo; regular fit, printed neck label
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Sport-Tek ST650, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Do not tumble dry, Do not iron, Do not dryclean