Federal's Ceramic Coffee Mug
11oz
$12.99
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$12.99
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Start the day with a reminder of Federal's, the Detroit department store founded in 1929. Its history spans a 1961 merger with Kobacker's of Columbus, Ohio, the 1969 purchase of Shifrin-Willens Jewelers, and bankruptcy in 1972. After Steven Watstein purchased the company in 1978, Federal's was liquidated in 1980. This coffee mug makes a fitting keepsake for collectors of department-store history and anyone interested in the retail stories connected with Detroit, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Columbus.
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 Ceramic Coffee Mug
$12.99
Sale price
$12.99
Regular price
Start the day with a reminder of Federal's, the Detroit department store founded in 1929. Its history spans a 1961 merger with Kobacker's of Columbus, Ohio, the 1969 purchase of Shifrin-Willens Jewelers, and bankruptcy in 1972. After Steven Watstein purchased the company in 1978, Federal's was liquidated in 1980. This coffee mug makes a fitting keepsake for collectors of department-store history and anyone interested in the retail stories connected with Detroit, Lansing, Kalamazoo, and Columbus.
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.
| 11oz | 15oz | |
| Height, in | 3.74 | 4.61 |
| Diameter, in | 3.15 | 3.43 |
Product features
- Microwave-safe for quick reheats
- Dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup
- Available in 11oz and 15oz sizes
- Glossy white ceramic with vibrant, long-lasting print
- Lead- and BPA-free, comfortable C-handle
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap