Klopfenstein's Metal Business Card Holder
One size / gray / Glossy
$24.99
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Keep a reminder of Northwest business history close at hand with this Klopfenstein's Metal Business Card Holder. The name recalls a Tacoma menswear store that grew into a regional retailer, with downtown Seattle locations and shopping center stores from Northgate to Tacoma Mall. Family-founded in the early twentieth century, Klopfenstein's later merged with Leslie-Hughes and became part of Hartmarx before closing in 1993. A fitting desk accessory for collectors, former customers, and anyone drawn to the history of local retail.
Klopfenstein's was an upscale men's clothing retailer founded in Tacoma, Washington. Its roots reach back to 1909, when Clarence F. Klopfenstein and Samuel Conrad purchased a downtown Tacoma building for a menswear store. In 1918, Klopfenstein and Edward Mason opened a new men's store at 936 Pacific; after Klopfenstein bought out Mason in 1925, it became known as Klopfenstein's. The business opened in downtown Seattle in 1924 and later moved to Fourth Avenue. In 1939, a new Fourth Avenue store opened, and ownership passed from Clarence to his son Hugh. The retailer expanded into shopping centers, with locations including Northgate Mall in 1950, Lloyd Center in Oregon in 1960, Aurora Village in 1962, and Tacoma Mall in 1965. After merging with Seattle retailer Leslie-Hughes in 1966, it moved in 1967 to a large store at Sixth Avenue and Pine Street. Hartmarx acquired the company in 1968 and expanded its stores in the region and Alaska. The Seattle flagship moved to Two Union Square in 1989. Hartmarx sold the division in 1992; all Klopfenstein's stores had closed by summer 1993.
Klopfenstein's Metal Business Card Holder
$24.99
Sale price
$24.99
Regular price
| One size | |
|---|---|
| Width, in | 3.67 |
| Height, in | 2.35 |
| Depth, in | 0.36 |
Keep a reminder of Northwest business history close at hand with this Klopfenstein's Metal Business Card Holder. The name recalls a Tacoma menswear store that grew into a regional retailer, with downtown Seattle locations and shopping center stores from Northgate to Tacoma Mall. Family-founded in the early twentieth century, Klopfenstein's later merged with Leslie-Hughes and became part of Hartmarx before closing in 1993. A fitting desk accessory for collectors, former customers, and anyone drawn to the history of local retail.
Klopfenstein's was an upscale men's clothing retailer founded in Tacoma, Washington. Its roots reach back to 1909, when Clarence F. Klopfenstein and Samuel Conrad purchased a downtown Tacoma building for a menswear store. In 1918, Klopfenstein and Edward Mason opened a new men's store at 936 Pacific; after Klopfenstein bought out Mason in 1925, it became known as Klopfenstein's. The business opened in downtown Seattle in 1924 and later moved to Fourth Avenue. In 1939, a new Fourth Avenue store opened, and ownership passed from Clarence to his son Hugh. The retailer expanded into shopping centers, with locations including Northgate Mall in 1950, Lloyd Center in Oregon in 1960, Aurora Village in 1962, and Tacoma Mall in 1965. After merging with Seattle retailer Leslie-Hughes in 1966, it moved in 1967 to a large store at Sixth Avenue and Pine Street. Hartmarx acquired the company in 1968 and expanded its stores in the region and Alaska. The Seattle flagship moved to Two Union Square in 1989. Hartmarx sold the division in 1992; all Klopfenstein's stores had closed by summer 1993.
| One size | |
| Width, in | 3.67 |
| Height, in | 2.35 |
| Depth, in | 0.36 |
Product features
- Holds up to 20 standard 3.5" x 2.0" business cards
- Glossy metallic, polished exterior finish
- Velvet-like interior base for card protection
- Comfortable, pocket-friendly design
- Friction snap closure for secure storage
Care instructions
- Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.