{"product_id":"parisian-golf-towel","title":"Parisian Golf Towel","description":"GhostCorp Apparel - resurrecting iconic corporate ghosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom its 1877 founding in Birmingham, Parisian expanded into a regional department store name, reaching communities across Alabama and beyond. The business changed hands over the decades, and its final store naming rights expired in 2013. This golf towel connects a familiar pastime with a distinctive piece of retail history, making it a thoughtful pick for Parisian collectors, golf enthusiasts, and anyone who values the stories behind local businesses and changing American shopping traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParisian was an upmarket American department store chain founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1877 by sisters Estella and Bertha Sommers. They sold the business to Carl Hess and William Holiner in the 1920s. In 1950, Emil Hess and Leonard Salit acquired it and introduced its first credit program; after Salit's death, the Hess family took control. Parisian expanded beyond Birmingham during the 1960s, opening in Decatur, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Mobile, and Montgomery, and reached 13 Alabama stores by the mid-1980s. Its first out-of-state locations were in Pensacola and Sarasota, Florida. Australian property firm LJ Hooker bought Parisian in 1988, then sold its share back to the Hess family in 1989 after filing for bankruptcy. By the early 1990s, the chain had entered Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Proffitt's acquired Parisian in 1995; after buying Saks Fifth Avenue in 1998, it renamed itself Saks Incorporated. Belk bought Parisian from Saks in 2006 for $285 million, and 24 locations became Belk by September 2007. Four stores transferred to The Bon-Ton in 2006 continued using the Parisian name under a time-limited agreement. Those naming rights expired in January 2013, ending the brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight, quick-drying, and built to travel with you on the course. This compact golf towel slips onto your bag with a solid gold grommet and ring, so it’s always within reach between swings. The dense microfiber weave soaks up moisture and cleans clubfaces without scratching. Its subtle printed logo sits low on the cloth for an understated look that won’t distract from your setup. Carry it clipped to your bag, loop it on your cart, or toss it in your travel kit—this towel is quietly reliable when the round gets long or the weather changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Microfiber blend (80% polyester, 20% polyamide) for strength and durability\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Highly absorbent weave that dries quickly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Compact one-size design: 16\" × 24\" (40.64cm × 60.96cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Gold grommet with ring for easy attachment to golf bags or clips\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Single-side print with a low-profile logo placement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCare instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"1\" style=\"padding: 10px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e16'' × 24''\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"word-break: break-word; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eWidth, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"2\" style=\"word-break: break-word; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e16.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"word-break: break-word; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003eLength, in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-row=\"3\" style=\"word-break: break-word; border-top: 1px solid rgb(237, 237, 237); font-size: 15px; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 82, 82);\"\u003e24.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Printify","offers":[{"title":"16'' × 24''","offer_id":54681117393180,"sku":"19038853549574328923","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/2517\/5580\/files\/2181122560843250920_2048.jpg?v=1791584416","url":"https:\/\/ghostcorpapparel.com\/products\/parisian-golf-towel","provider":"Ghost Corp Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}