Jelleff's Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
White / 2" x 2" / Square
$19.99
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$19.99
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Remember a defining name in Washington retail history with this Jelleff's Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. Founded on F Street, N.W., in 1910, the Frank R. Jelleff Co. grew into a regional women's apparel chain with stores across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The F Street flagship closed in early 1973, while the chain itself closed in 1979; its Crystal City location continued independently as Fifteen Thirty Five. Jelleff's offers collectors a compact connection to the region's changing shopping history.
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 Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
Remember a defining name in Washington retail history with this Jelleff's Square Porcelain Fridge Magnet. Founded on F Street, N.W., in 1910, the Frank R. Jelleff Co. grew into a regional women's apparel chain with stores across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The F Street flagship closed in early 1973, while the chain itself closed in 1979; its Crystal City location continued independently as Fifteen Thirty Five. Jelleff's offers collectors a compact connection to the region's changing shopping history.
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.
| 2" x 2" | |
| Width, in | 2.00 |
| Height, in | 2.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.25 |
Product features
- 2" square porcelain tile with glossy finish
- Superior coating for bright, true-to-design color reproduction
- Vibrant, crisp printing using modern techniques
- Strong magnet mounted on the backside for secure hold
- Durable glossy surface that highlights fine details and contrasts
Care instructions
- Gently wipe the dirt or dust off with a clean, dry microfiber cloth