Jelleff's Metal Sign
7" x 5" (Horizontal) / 0.12''
$69.99
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$69.99
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Bring a chapter of Washington shopping history into view with this Jelleff's Metal Sign. Frank R. Jelleff founded the women's apparel retailer on F Street, N.W., in 1910, and the flagship later stood in the F Street Mall. The business expanded beyond downtown, beginning with a Shirlington location in 1947, before its chain closed in 1979. For collectors and local history enthusiasts, Jelleff's offers a way to remember the stores, neighborhoods, and changing retail landscape that shaped its story.
The Frank R. Jelleff Co., commonly known as Jelleff's, was a Washington, D.C., retailer specializing in women's apparel. Frank R. Jelleff founded the company in March 1910 on F Street, N.W., in downtown Washington. Its flagship later stood at 1214–1220 F Street, in the F Street Mall, and closed in early 1973. The company remained family run until 1968, when a group headed by I. Lee Potter bought it from the founder's widow. Potter became chairman, and his father, Alan Potter, served as president. Jelleff's expanded beyond the city: its first suburban store opened at Shirlington Shopping Center in Virginia in December 1947. The chain also operated stores in Silver Spring, Falls Church, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center, and on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, as well as the Little Shop in Bethesda from 1942 to 1969. A Crystal City Underground store opened in September 1976. As the chain closed in 1979, that location continued independently as Fifteen Thirty Five. The Tysons Corner store closed early that year, followed by Connecticut Avenue and Springfield Mall in May and Silver Spring in June. I. Lee Potter remained chairman until the company's closing.
Jelleff's Metal Sign
$69.99
Sale price
$69.99
Regular price
Bring a chapter of Washington shopping history into view with this Jelleff's Metal Sign. Frank R. Jelleff founded the women's apparel retailer on F Street, N.W., in 1910, and the flagship later stood in the F Street Mall. The business expanded beyond downtown, beginning with a Shirlington location in 1947, before its chain closed in 1979. For collectors and local history enthusiasts, Jelleff's offers a way to remember the stores, neighborhoods, and changing retail landscape that shaped its story.
The Frank R. Jelleff Co., commonly known as Jelleff's, was a Washington, D.C., retailer specializing in women's apparel. Frank R. Jelleff founded the company in March 1910 on F Street, N.W., in downtown Washington. Its flagship later stood at 1214–1220 F Street, in the F Street Mall, and closed in early 1973. The company remained family run until 1968, when a group headed by I. Lee Potter bought it from the founder's widow. Potter became chairman, and his father, Alan Potter, served as president. Jelleff's expanded beyond the city: its first suburban store opened at Shirlington Shopping Center in Virginia in December 1947. The chain also operated stores in Silver Spring, Falls Church, Springfield Mall, Tysons Corner Center, and on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, as well as the Little Shop in Bethesda from 1942 to 1969. A Crystal City Underground store opened in September 1976. As the chain closed in 1979, that location continued independently as Fifteen Thirty Five. The Tysons Corner store closed early that year, followed by Connecticut Avenue and Springfield Mall in May and Silver Spring in June. I. Lee Potter remained chairman until the company's closing.
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | |
| Width, in | 7.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 |
Product features
- 100% white aluminum composite — strong, rigid, and lightweight
- Matte full-color print on one side for crisp, non-reflective finish
- Eleven sizes available; horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Includes one mounting block, metal plate, and double-sided tape; customer assembly required
- Indoor use only — durable for interior displays
Care instructions
- Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.