Neisner Brothers Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Mark a suitcase with a piece of American retail history. Neisner Brothers began with a variety store opened by Abraham and Joseph Neisner in Rochester in 1911, then grew to 103 stores across 16 states by 1935. Its later Big N format reflected changing ways of shopping in the Northeast. This luggage tag brings that story along on journeys, making it a thoughtful pick for collectors of department store history and anyone drawn to the company’s place in everyday American commerce.
Brothers Abraham and Joseph Neisner opened their first variety store in Rochester, New York, in 1911. They incorporated Neisner Brothers in New York in 1916, when the business had five stores selling merchandise priced from five cents to one dollar. In 1929, the company acquired a large interest in British Home Stores, a similar United Kingdom chain, and sold that interest in the late 1930s. The company grew during the Depression: by 1935, Neisner's operated 103 stores in 63 cities across 16 states. Abraham died in 1933 while traveling aboard the SS Rex. Later leadership included Joseph's son Fred Neisner as chairman and Abraham's son Melvin Neisner as president. In the 1960s and 1970s, Neisner's developed Big N, a store format resembling today's big-box stores, primarily in New York and other northeastern states. The company petitioned for bankruptcy protection on December 1, 1977. Ames Department Stores acquired the chain in November 1978, and GC Murphy later occupied several former Big N sites with its Murphy's Mart format, including one in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Mark a suitcase with a piece of American retail history. Neisner Brothers began with a variety store opened by Abraham and Joseph Neisner in Rochester in 1911, then grew to 103 stores across 16 states by 1935. Its later Big N format reflected changing ways of shopping in the Northeast. This luggage tag brings that story along on journeys, making it a thoughtful pick for collectors of department store history and anyone drawn to the company’s place in everyday American commerce.
Brothers Abraham and Joseph Neisner opened their first variety store in Rochester, New York, in 1911. They incorporated Neisner Brothers in New York in 1916, when the business had five stores selling merchandise priced from five cents to one dollar. In 1929, the company acquired a large interest in British Home Stores, a similar United Kingdom chain, and sold that interest in the late 1930s. The company grew during the Depression: by 1935, Neisner's operated 103 stores in 63 cities across 16 states. Abraham died in 1933 while traveling aboard the SS Rex. Later leadership included Joseph's son Fred Neisner as chairman and Abraham's son Melvin Neisner as president. In the 1960s and 1970s, Neisner's developed Big N, a store format resembling today's big-box stores, primarily in New York and other northeastern states. The company petitioned for bankruptcy protection on December 1, 1977. Ames Department Stores acquired the chain in November 1978, and GC Murphy later occupied several former Big N sites with its Murphy's Mart format, including one in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
| 2.4'' × 4'' | |
| Width, in | 2.40 |
| Height, in | 4.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.20 |
Product features
- Durable 100% acrylic body with glossy printed front
- Adjustable black leather strap with buckle
- One-side high-definition print in vibrant colors
- Rear opening pocket for business card or contact info
- Compact size 2.4” × 4” (6 × 10 cm)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth