Federal's 40oz Insulated Travel Mug Stainless Tumbler
40oz / Dark Gray
$49.99
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Take Federal's story along on the road with this travel mug. The Detroit-based department store was founded in 1929, merged with Columbus retailer Kobacker's in 1961, and bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers in 1969. Its history reached a turning point with bankruptcy in 1972, a purchase by Steven Watstein in 1978, and liquidation in 1980. For retail-history enthusiasts, it connects a practical travel companion with the story of a company remembered across several Ohio and Michigan cities.
Federal Department Store, commonly known as Federal's, was a department store chain based in Detroit and founded in 1929. Its history includes expansion through a merger and a separate jewelry acquisition. In 1961, Federal's merged with Kobacker's, a department store company based in Columbus, Ohio. In 1969, Federal's bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 1972; that same year, its stores in Lansing and Kalamazoo closed. One of Federal's holdings at the time of the bankruptcy was the Hoffritz for Cutlery chain, which was sold in 1975 through a leveraged buyout. In 1978, Steven Watstein, also known as Steven West, purchased Federal's. The chain was liquidated in 1980. These milestones trace Federal's from its 1929 founding through a merger, an acquisition, financial difficulty, a change in ownership, and eventual liquidation. The documented locations connect its story to Detroit, Columbus, Lansing, and Kalamazoo.
Federal's 40oz Insulated Travel Mug Stainless Tumbler
$49.99
Sale price
$49.99
Regular price
Take Federal's story along on the road with this travel mug. The Detroit-based department store was founded in 1929, merged with Columbus retailer Kobacker's in 1961, and bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers in 1969. Its history reached a turning point with bankruptcy in 1972, a purchase by Steven Watstein in 1978, and liquidation in 1980. For retail-history enthusiasts, it connects a practical travel companion with the story of a company remembered across several Ohio and Michigan cities.
Federal Department Store, commonly known as Federal's, was a department store chain based in Detroit and founded in 1929. Its history includes expansion through a merger and a separate jewelry acquisition. In 1961, Federal's merged with Kobacker's, a department store company based in Columbus, Ohio. In 1969, Federal's bought Shifrin-Willens Jewelers. The chain filed for bankruptcy in 1972; that same year, its stores in Lansing and Kalamazoo closed. One of Federal's holdings at the time of the bankruptcy was the Hoffritz for Cutlery chain, which was sold in 1975 through a leveraged buyout. In 1978, Steven Watstein, also known as Steven West, purchased Federal's. The chain was liquidated in 1980. These milestones trace Federal's from its 1929 founding through a merger, an acquisition, financial difficulty, a change in ownership, and eventual liquidation. The documented locations connect its story to Detroit, Columbus, Lansing, and Kalamazoo.
| 40oz | |
| Height, in | 9.84 |
| Width with handle, in | 5.79 |
| Diameter, in | 4.02 |
Product features
- Leak-proof push-on lid with easy latch
- Double-wall stainless steel insulation for long temperature retention
- Large 40oz capacity with included straw and ergonomic handle
- Durable powder-coated finish with UV-DTF printed design
- BPA-free materials; hand wash recommended
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher (put the product on top rack), or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap