Meis of Illiana Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
White / 2T
$14.99
Product Details & Size Guide
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Share a piece of Terre Haute retail history with a little Meis fan. Founded downtown in 1928 by Lucien Meis and Salo Levite, Meis grew from a local department store into a regional chain with locations across Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. This toddler tee celebrates a name remembered by generations of shoppers, from the original downtown store to the chain’s later years. It’s a playful way to introduce young family members to the places and businesses that shaped their community.
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.
Share a piece of Terre Haute retail history with a little Meis fan. Founded downtown in 1928 by Lucien Meis and Salo Levite, Meis grew from a local department store into a regional chain with locations across Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. This toddler tee celebrates a name remembered by generations of shoppers, from the original downtown store to the chain’s later years. It’s a playful way to introduce young family members to the places and businesses that shaped their community.
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.
| 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, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
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