K&B (Katz & Besthoff) Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
White / 2T
$14.99
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$14.99
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Start a little one’s New Orleans story with a K&B tribute inspired by the drugstore chain founded by Gustave Katz and Sydney J. Besthoff in 1905. The design honors a hometown name remembered for its unmistakable purple identity, neighborhood errands, ice cream stops, and Gulf Coast presence. It is a playful keepsake for families sharing local roots, retail nostalgia, and the character of old New Orleans.
K&B, short for Katz & Besthoff, was a New Orleans drug store chain founded in 1905. Gustave Katz and Sydney J. Besthoff began the business at 732 Canal Street and expanded it through the twentieth century into a regional chain serving the United States Gulf Coast. The stores became closely associated with their distinctive K&B Purple, used on signs, cash registers, employee uniforms, and other store elements; the shade remains part of New Orleans local vocabulary. K&B sold a broad selection of private-label household goods, liquor, and signature ice creams, and operated an independent credit card program. Its later headquarters, K&B Plaza at Lee Circle in the Central Business District, was acquired in the mid-1970s. The older headquarters and warehouse at 900 Camp Street became the Contemporary Arts Center headquarters around the start of the 1980s. K&B sold its assets to Rite Aid in 1997, after which the stores were rebranded. K&B Plaza retained its familiar name, while the K&B family continued to occupy office space there.
K&B (Katz & Besthoff) 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 |
Start a little one’s New Orleans story with a K&B tribute inspired by the drugstore chain founded by Gustave Katz and Sydney J. Besthoff in 1905. The design honors a hometown name remembered for its unmistakable purple identity, neighborhood errands, ice cream stops, and Gulf Coast presence. It is a playful keepsake for families sharing local roots, retail nostalgia, and the character of old New Orleans.
K&B, short for Katz & Besthoff, was a New Orleans drug store chain founded in 1905. Gustave Katz and Sydney J. Besthoff began the business at 732 Canal Street and expanded it through the twentieth century into a regional chain serving the United States Gulf Coast. The stores became closely associated with their distinctive K&B Purple, used on signs, cash registers, employee uniforms, and other store elements; the shade remains part of New Orleans local vocabulary. K&B sold a broad selection of private-label household goods, liquor, and signature ice creams, and operated an independent credit card program. Its later headquarters, K&B Plaza at Lee Circle in the Central Business District, was acquired in the mid-1970s. The older headquarters and warehouse at 900 Camp Street became the Contemporary Arts Center headquarters around the start of the 1980s. K&B sold its assets to Rite Aid in 1997, after which the stores were rebranded. K&B Plaza retained its familiar name, while the K&B family continued to occupy office space there.
| 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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Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001T, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
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