B. Forman Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Carry a piece of Rochester retail history on your travels with this B. Forman Luggage Tag. The company began with Benjamin Forman’s tailoring work and grew into a leading women’s clothing retailer, with a downtown store that became part of the city’s changing shopping story. From its South Clinton Avenue flagship to its place in Midtown Plaza, B. Forman remains a memorable name for local history enthusiasts and department-store collectors. A thoughtful choice for travelers who appreciate regional heritage.
Founded by Benjamin Forman, B. Forman Co. grew from a Rochester, New York, tailoring business into a major women’s clothing retailer. Forman was associated with the Vienna Tailors shop on East Main Street by 1903; the business took the B. Forman name the following year. In 1911 he opened a ready-to-wear store at 50 South Clinton Avenue, and the expanded B. Forman Co. store opened nearby on August 22, 1912. The company enlarged its downtown store in 1925, 1941 and 1951, and added suburban branches in the 1950s. In 1958, B. Forman and McCurdy & Co. announced a joint downtown shopping-center project; Midtown Plaza opened in 1962 with both stores inside. After family ownership ended, McCurdy’s bought B. Forman Co. stock in 1968, while the retailer continued as an autonomous operation. Later expansion included stores acquired from Flah’s and the Flah company. The business contracted in the early 1990s, and its stores closed in 1994. A proposed revival opened in Midtown Plaza in November 1994 but closed about fourteen months later.
Carry a piece of Rochester retail history on your travels with this B. Forman Luggage Tag. The company began with Benjamin Forman’s tailoring work and grew into a leading women’s clothing retailer, with a downtown store that became part of the city’s changing shopping story. From its South Clinton Avenue flagship to its place in Midtown Plaza, B. Forman remains a memorable name for local history enthusiasts and department-store collectors. A thoughtful choice for travelers who appreciate regional heritage.
Founded by Benjamin Forman, B. Forman Co. grew from a Rochester, New York, tailoring business into a major women’s clothing retailer. Forman was associated with the Vienna Tailors shop on East Main Street by 1903; the business took the B. Forman name the following year. In 1911 he opened a ready-to-wear store at 50 South Clinton Avenue, and the expanded B. Forman Co. store opened nearby on August 22, 1912. The company enlarged its downtown store in 1925, 1941 and 1951, and added suburban branches in the 1950s. In 1958, B. Forman and McCurdy & Co. announced a joint downtown shopping-center project; Midtown Plaza opened in 1962 with both stores inside. After family ownership ended, McCurdy’s bought B. Forman Co. stock in 1968, while the retailer continued as an autonomous operation. Later expansion included stores acquired from Flah’s and the Flah company. The business contracted in the early 1990s, and its stores closed in 1994. A proposed revival opened in Midtown Plaza in November 1994 but closed about fourteen months later.
| 2.4'' × 4'' | |
| Width, in | 2.40 |
| Height, in | 4.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.20 |
Product features
- Durable 100% acrylic body with glossy printed front
- Adjustable black leather strap with buckle
- One-side high-definition print in vibrant colors
- Rear opening pocket for business card or contact info
- Compact size 2.4” × 4” (6 × 10 cm)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth