Emporium Capwell Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Mark a connection to Bay Area history with an Emporium Capwell ceramic ornament inspired by a beloved regional department store company. Its story joined Oakland's Capwell's and San Francisco's The Emporium in 1927, while the stores kept their separate identities for decades. Later names included Emporium-Capwell and Emporium. The San Francisco flagship, rebuilt after the 1906 fire, remains remembered through its restored glass dome. A thoughtful seasonal keepsake for former shoppers, collectors, and local history enthusiasts.
Emporium Capwell Co. was a San Francisco Bay Area department store company formed in 1927 by the merger of two local retailers. Harris Cebert Capwell founded his Oakland business in 1889 as The Lace House, changing its name to Capwell's in 1891. Adolph Feist founded The Emporium in San Francisco in 1896 as a cooperative of individually owned shops. The merged company retained the separate Capwell's and Emporium identities until 1980, when the stores combined under the Emporium-Capwell name; that name was shortened to Emporium in 1990. Broadway-Hale Stores, later known as Carter Hawley Hale Stores, acquired the company in 1970. Emporium assumed operation of Sacramento-based Weinstock's in 1991. In 1995, the parent company was acquired by Federated Department Stores, which combined the chain with other regional stores. Retained locations were renamed Macy's in 1996. The Emporium flagship at 835 Market Street in San Francisco opened in 1897 in a new building, survived the 1906 earthquake but was destroyed by the ensuing fire, and was rebuilt in 1908. The store closed in 1996; its former site later became part of San Francisco Centre, where the restored glass dome remains a notable feature.
Mark a connection to Bay Area history with an Emporium Capwell ceramic ornament inspired by a beloved regional department store company. Its story joined Oakland's Capwell's and San Francisco's The Emporium in 1927, while the stores kept their separate identities for decades. Later names included Emporium-Capwell and Emporium. The San Francisco flagship, rebuilt after the 1906 fire, remains remembered through its restored glass dome. A thoughtful seasonal keepsake for former shoppers, collectors, and local history enthusiasts.
Emporium Capwell Co. was a San Francisco Bay Area department store company formed in 1927 by the merger of two local retailers. Harris Cebert Capwell founded his Oakland business in 1889 as The Lace House, changing its name to Capwell's in 1891. Adolph Feist founded The Emporium in San Francisco in 1896 as a cooperative of individually owned shops. The merged company retained the separate Capwell's and Emporium identities until 1980, when the stores combined under the Emporium-Capwell name; that name was shortened to Emporium in 1990. Broadway-Hale Stores, later known as Carter Hawley Hale Stores, acquired the company in 1970. Emporium assumed operation of Sacramento-based Weinstock's in 1991. In 1995, the parent company was acquired by Federated Department Stores, which combined the chain with other regional stores. Retained locations were renamed Macy's in 1996. The Emporium flagship at 835 Market Street in San Francisco opened in 1897 in a new building, survived the 1906 earthquake but was destroyed by the ensuing fire, and was rebuilt in 1908. The store closed in 1996; its former site later became part of San Francisco Centre, where the restored glass dome remains a notable feature.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing