S. Klein On The Square Toddler Tee / T-Shirt
White / 2T
$14.99
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Bring a piece of New York shopping history into a little one’s everyday wardrobe. S. Klein On The Square grew from a Union Square department store into a familiar name for families seeking practical goods at popular prices. Its straightforward identity reflected both its Manhattan location and a phrase associated with honesty. This design celebrates the store’s place in the city’s retail story and the memories passed along by generations of shoppers.
S. Klein On The Square was a popular-priced department store chain based in New York City. Russian-born Samuel Klein founded the business in 1905 or around 1912, according to differing dates in the historical record. Its flagship occupied buildings along Union Square East in Manhattan, and the phrase “On The Square” joined the location’s name with a 1920s expression meaning honest and straightforward. The full-line stores sold clothing and other goods, with departments for furniture, furs, and pets. Klein’s lower prices and quick inventory turnover appealed to cautious shoppers during the Great Depression; the founder reportedly earned more than $1 million annually during that period. From the 1960s, the company expanded into suburban markets, often placing stores near shopping malls rather than inside them. Locations served New York and New Jersey, as well as parts of Virginia, Maryland, and the Philadelphia area. In the mid-1970s, parent company Rapid-American Corp., led by Meshulam Riklis, began closing stores in groups. The chain’s remaining stores had closed by 1978. Its Union Square flagship site later became the location of Zeckendorf Towers. The former Newark store, vacant after closing in 1976, retained prominent signage until the building was demolished in 2013.
Bring a piece of New York shopping history into a little one’s everyday wardrobe. S. Klein On The Square grew from a Union Square department store into a familiar name for families seeking practical goods at popular prices. Its straightforward identity reflected both its Manhattan location and a phrase associated with honesty. This design celebrates the store’s place in the city’s retail story and the memories passed along by generations of shoppers.
S. Klein On The Square was a popular-priced department store chain based in New York City. Russian-born Samuel Klein founded the business in 1905 or around 1912, according to differing dates in the historical record. Its flagship occupied buildings along Union Square East in Manhattan, and the phrase “On The Square” joined the location’s name with a 1920s expression meaning honest and straightforward. The full-line stores sold clothing and other goods, with departments for furniture, furs, and pets. Klein’s lower prices and quick inventory turnover appealed to cautious shoppers during the Great Depression; the founder reportedly earned more than $1 million annually during that period. From the 1960s, the company expanded into suburban markets, often placing stores near shopping malls rather than inside them. Locations served New York and New Jersey, as well as parts of Virginia, Maryland, and the Philadelphia area. In the mid-1970s, parent company Rapid-American Corp., led by Meshulam Riklis, began closing stores in groups. The chain’s remaining stores had closed by 1978. Its Union Square flagship site later became the location of Zeckendorf Towers. The former Newark store, vacant after closing in 1976, retained prominent signage until the building was demolished in 2013.
| 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