Mays Department Stores Laptop Sleeve
Black / 7"
$27.99
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Keep a connection to New York-area retail history close at hand with a Mays Department Stores laptop sleeve. Mays grew from a Brooklyn clothing store founded in 1924, then opened its Fulton Street store in September 1929. The chain expanded through the 1950s and 1960s, serving city neighborhoods and nearby communities before its final stores closed in 1988. For collectors, the name recalls the familiar department-store experience and the story of a local business that later returned to real estate.
Mays was a New York-area discount department store chain operated by J.W. Mays, Inc. Its roots were a Brooklyn women's clothing store founded in 1924 by Joe Weinstein, a Polish Jewish immigrant from Galicia. The first Mays location opened at 510 Fulton Street in Brooklyn in September 1929, the year Weinstein incorporated the company and added his initials to its name. The chain expanded through the 1950s and 1960s, reaching nine stores and about 5,000 employees in the early 1970s. Locations served three of New York City's five boroughs, Long Island, and Putnam County. Mays competed with other discount retailers and higher-end department stores; a proposed merger with two discount competitors did not happen. After losing market share in the late 1970s, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1982 and closed five stores outside New York City. In 1987 it closed one of its two Glen Oaks stores. The chain announced the immediate closure of its last three stores on December 28, 1988, with final sales on December 31. On January 1, 1989, J.W. Mays, Inc. returned to real estate, using property previously occupied by its stores.
Keep a connection to New York-area retail history close at hand with a Mays Department Stores laptop sleeve. Mays grew from a Brooklyn clothing store founded in 1924, then opened its Fulton Street store in September 1929. The chain expanded through the 1950s and 1960s, serving city neighborhoods and nearby communities before its final stores closed in 1988. For collectors, the name recalls the familiar department-store experience and the story of a local business that later returned to real estate.
Mays was a New York-area discount department store chain operated by J.W. Mays, Inc. Its roots were a Brooklyn women's clothing store founded in 1924 by Joe Weinstein, a Polish Jewish immigrant from Galicia. The first Mays location opened at 510 Fulton Street in Brooklyn in September 1929, the year Weinstein incorporated the company and added his initials to its name. The chain expanded through the 1950s and 1960s, reaching nine stores and about 5,000 employees in the early 1970s. Locations served three of New York City's five boroughs, Long Island, and Putnam County. Mays competed with other discount retailers and higher-end department stores; a proposed merger with two discount competitors did not happen. After losing market share in the late 1970s, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1982 and closed five stores outside New York City. In 1987 it closed one of its two Glen Oaks stores. The chain announced the immediate closure of its last three stores on December 28, 1988, with final sales on December 31. On January 1, 1989, J.W. Mays, Inc. returned to real estate, using property previously occupied by its stores.
A slim, protective laptop sleeve crafted from smooth neoprene with a soft, padded interior that cushions your device while keeping it lightweight and easy to carry. The front panel is customizable with a crisp, minimalist design; the back is solid black for a clean, low-profile look. Dual zipper enclosures give fast, secure access from either side, and the water-resistant, durable construction helps shield your laptop from light spills and everyday wear. Available in multiple sizes to fit a range of laptops and tablets, this sleeve slips into backpacks or briefcases without adding bulk and adds a touch of understated style to your daily commute or work-from-home setup.
Product features
- Dual zipper enclosures for easy two-sided access
- Foam padding to absorb bumps and protect from dust
- Smooth neoprene exterior — lightweight and water-resistant
- Customizable front panel with solid black back
- Available in multiple sizes to fit laptops and tablets
Care instructions
- Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
| 7" | 10" | 13" | 15" | 17" | |
| Length, in | 7.09 | 10.43 | 12.60 | 13.39 | 15.94 |
| Width, in | 4.72 | 7.87 | 9.45 | 10.24 | 12.01 |
| Diagonal, in | 8.50 | 13.07 | 15.75 | 16.85 | 19.96 |
| Depth, in | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.