Mays Department Stores Passport Cover
3.9" x 5.8" / Black
$28.99
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Carry a reminder of New York retail history on your next journey with this Mays Department Stores passport cover. The company's roots reach back to a Brooklyn clothing store founded in 1924, followed by the opening of its first Mays location on Fulton Street in September 1929. Over time, the chain served communities across New York City, Long Island, and Putnam County. Its final three stores closed after announcing their shutdown on December 28, 1988. A thoughtful travel keepsake for collectors drawn to neighborhood stores and regional business stories.
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.
Carry a reminder of New York retail history on your next journey with this Mays Department Stores passport cover. The company's roots reach back to a Brooklyn clothing store founded in 1924, followed by the opening of its first Mays location on Fulton Street in September 1929. Over time, the chain served communities across New York City, Long Island, and Putnam County. Its final three stores closed after announcing their shutdown on December 28, 1988. A thoughtful travel keepsake for collectors drawn to neighborhood stores and regional business stories.
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.
| 3.9" x 5.8" | |
| Height, in | 5.79 |
| Width (Closed), in | 3.94 |
| Width (Open), in | 8.03 |
| Depth, in | 0.39 |
Product features
- Two card slots plus pockets for boarding passes or IDs
- Cruelty-free black PU faux leather exterior
- RFID-blocking lining to protect against skimming
- One-size fits most passports (3.9″ × 5.8″)
- Vibrant front-cover print with potential edge fading on darker solids
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth