J. W. Knapp Company Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
White / 2T
$14.99
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Introduce little ones to a piece of Lansing history with this J. W. Knapp Company toddler tee. Knapp's began in 1893 as a dry-goods partnership in Albion, then moved to Lansing and grew into a downtown department-store landmark. Its story spans generations of local shopping, from the South Washington Street store to later mall locations. A thoughtful pick for family outings, history-minded parents, and collectors who enjoy sharing mid-Michigan memories with the next generation.
J. W. Knapp & Co., commonly known as Knapp's, was a department store chain based in Lansing, Michigan, serving mid-Michigan. In 1893, Joseph W. Knapp, a salesman from Hillsdale, opened a dry-goods, coat, and carpet store in Albion with Frank W. Jewett under the name Jewett & Knapp. By 1897, the store had moved to North Washington Avenue in Lansing. In 1908, Jewett and Knapp sold the business to Frank Lackey, who renamed it J. W. Knapp Company; Knapp continued to manage operations. The store moved that year to South Washington Street. A new downtown building at 300 South Washington opened in 1939, on the former Hotel Downey site, and the store grew to occupy a city block by the 1940s. In the 1950s, the company was sold to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, alongside other mid-Michigan department store businesses. Knapp's added an East Lansing branch, then a Meridian Mall store in Okemos in 1969. Lansing Mall and Westwood Mall locations acquired from Wurzburg's followed in 1972. L.S. Good Co. bought the Mott Foundation divisions in 1970 and declared bankruptcy in 1980. The mall stores were sold to JCPenney; the downtown store had already closed. Its building later became office and mixed-use space.
J. W. Knapp Company Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
$14.99
Sale price
$14.99
Regular price
| 2T | 3T | 4T | 5T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 |
| Length, in | 15.50 | 16.50 | 17.50 | 18.50 |
Introduce little ones to a piece of Lansing history with this J. W. Knapp Company toddler tee. Knapp's began in 1893 as a dry-goods partnership in Albion, then moved to Lansing and grew into a downtown department-store landmark. Its story spans generations of local shopping, from the South Washington Street store to later mall locations. A thoughtful pick for family outings, history-minded parents, and collectors who enjoy sharing mid-Michigan memories with the next generation.
J. W. Knapp & Co., commonly known as Knapp's, was a department store chain based in Lansing, Michigan, serving mid-Michigan. In 1893, Joseph W. Knapp, a salesman from Hillsdale, opened a dry-goods, coat, and carpet store in Albion with Frank W. Jewett under the name Jewett & Knapp. By 1897, the store had moved to North Washington Avenue in Lansing. In 1908, Jewett and Knapp sold the business to Frank Lackey, who renamed it J. W. Knapp Company; Knapp continued to manage operations. The store moved that year to South Washington Street. A new downtown building at 300 South Washington opened in 1939, on the former Hotel Downey site, and the store grew to occupy a city block by the 1940s. In the 1950s, the company was sold to the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, alongside other mid-Michigan department store businesses. Knapp's added an East Lansing branch, then a Meridian Mall store in Okemos in 1969. Lansing Mall and Westwood Mall locations acquired from Wurzburg's followed in 1972. L.S. Good Co. bought the Mott Foundation divisions in 1970 and declared bankruptcy in 1980. The mall stores were sold to JCPenney; the downtown store had already closed. Its building later became office and mixed-use space.
| 2T | 3T | 4T | 5T | |
| Width, in | 12.00 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 |
| Length, in | 15.50 | 16.50 | 17.50 | 18.50 |
Product features
- Lightweight 4.2 oz fabric for breathable comfort
- 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton in solid colors for a soft hand
- Heather options include cotton/poly blends for stretch and durability
- Side seams provide structure and a stable fit
- Tear-away label to prevent irritation
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dry clean
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Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dry clean