F. W. Woolworth Company Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
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Mark a treasured retail memory with this F. W. Woolworth Company ceramic ornament. The story reaches back to 1879, when Frank Winfield Woolworth opened a store in Utica before finding success in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Woolworth’s five-and-ten-cent stores brought affordable general merchandise and self-service browsing to communities across the country and beyond. This keepsake suits collectors, former shoppers, and families who enjoy remembering the familiar names that shaped town centers, shopping habits, and generations of everyday life.
Founded by Frank Winfield Woolworth, the company opened its first five-cent store in Utica, New York, on February 22, 1879; it closed after three months. Woolworth opened a successful store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on June 21, 1879, and later brought his brother Charles into the business. The chain developed the five-and-ten-cent format, selling general merchandise at fixed low prices and letting customers select goods themselves. In 1912, 596 affiliated stores merged as the F. W. Woolworth Company. It expanded into the United Kingdom in 1909, Ireland in 1914, Germany in 1927, and Mexico in 1956. The company added Woolco discount stores in 1962 and acquired Kinney Shoe Corporation in 1963; Kinney led to Foot Locker in 1974. Woolworth’s United Kingdom division was divested in 1982. In July 1997, the last U.S. Woolworth department stores closed. The company adopted the name Venator Group in 1998, then became Foot Locker, Inc. in 2001, continuing the original company’s legal corporate history while focusing on sporting goods.
F. W. Woolworth Company Ceramic Ornament
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
Mark a treasured retail memory with this F. W. Woolworth Company ceramic ornament. The story reaches back to 1879, when Frank Winfield Woolworth opened a store in Utica before finding success in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Woolworth’s five-and-ten-cent stores brought affordable general merchandise and self-service browsing to communities across the country and beyond. This keepsake suits collectors, former shoppers, and families who enjoy remembering the familiar names that shaped town centers, shopping habits, and generations of everyday life.
Founded by Frank Winfield Woolworth, the company opened its first five-cent store in Utica, New York, on February 22, 1879; it closed after three months. Woolworth opened a successful store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on June 21, 1879, and later brought his brother Charles into the business. The chain developed the five-and-ten-cent format, selling general merchandise at fixed low prices and letting customers select goods themselves. In 1912, 596 affiliated stores merged as the F. W. Woolworth Company. It expanded into the United Kingdom in 1909, Ireland in 1914, Germany in 1927, and Mexico in 1956. The company added Woolco discount stores in 1962 and acquired Kinney Shoe Corporation in 1963; Kinney led to Foot Locker in 1974. Woolworth’s United Kingdom division was divested in 1982. In July 1997, the last U.S. Woolworth department stores closed. The company adopted the name Venator Group in 1998, then became Foot Locker, Inc. in 2001, continuing the original company’s legal corporate history while focusing on sporting goods.
| 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