Meis of Illiana Laptop Sleeve
Black / 7"
$27.99
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Keep your daily routine connected to the story of Meis of Illiana. Founded in Terre Haute in 1928, the retailer expanded into Indiana and Illinois communities and reached Paducah, Kentucky. The chain’s history also includes The Bottom Half jeans business, a 1972 sale of the businesses, and a 1989 transfer of the Meis chain. This laptop sleeve suits shoppers, students, and collectors who appreciate the history of regional department stores and the changing names behind them.
Meis, also known as Meis of Illiana, was a department store chain based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Lucien Meis and Salo Levite founded the business in downtown Terre Haute in 1928, and the original store stayed open until the early 1980s. The chain expanded beyond its founding city, with stores in Indiana communities including Anderson, Kokomo, Marion, and Elkhart; Illinois communities including Carbondale, Danville, and Mattoon; and Paducah, Kentucky. In Terre Haute, Meis also operated stores at Honey Creek Mall, Plaza North, and The Meadows. The company ran a jeans store called The Bottom Half; in 1972, both that business and the other Meis businesses were sold to Brown Shoe Company, now known as Caleres. Brown Group later sold the Meis chain, then comprising ten stores, to Elder-Beerman in 1989. The chain existed from 1928 to 1989 and operated 11 stores at its peak. Its story links a locally founded downtown retailer to regional expansion, a related jeans business, and a late-1980s transfer to a larger department store operator.
Keep your daily routine connected to the story of Meis of Illiana. Founded in Terre Haute in 1928, the retailer expanded into Indiana and Illinois communities and reached Paducah, Kentucky. The chain’s history also includes The Bottom Half jeans business, a 1972 sale of the businesses, and a 1989 transfer of the Meis chain. This laptop sleeve suits shoppers, students, and collectors who appreciate the history of regional department stores and the changing names behind them.
Meis, also known as Meis of Illiana, was a department store chain based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Lucien Meis and Salo Levite founded the business in downtown Terre Haute in 1928, and the original store stayed open until the early 1980s. The chain expanded beyond its founding city, with stores in Indiana communities including Anderson, Kokomo, Marion, and Elkhart; Illinois communities including Carbondale, Danville, and Mattoon; and Paducah, Kentucky. In Terre Haute, Meis also operated stores at Honey Creek Mall, Plaza North, and The Meadows. The company ran a jeans store called The Bottom Half; in 1972, both that business and the other Meis businesses were sold to Brown Shoe Company, now known as Caleres. Brown Group later sold the Meis chain, then comprising ten stores, to Elder-Beerman in 1989. The chain existed from 1928 to 1989 and operated 11 stores at its peak. Its story links a locally founded downtown retailer to regional expansion, a related jeans business, and a late-1980s transfer to a larger department store operator.
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.