Sakowitz Infant Bodysuit
Butter / NB (0-3M)
$19.99
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Introduce a little one to a memorable chapter of Texas history with this Sakowitz Infant Bodysuit. Sakowitz began as a family clothing business in Galveston and opened Sakowitz Brothers there in 1902. The company later became part of Houston’s retail landscape, from its downtown department store to suburban locations that followed the city’s growth. A sweet choice for families with Houston roots and collectors of American department-store history, this design keeps the story of a notable Texas fashion name in view.
Sakowitz began in Galveston, Texas, where Louis Sakowitz and his son Samuel opened a small clothing store after Louis had built a peddler business serving merchant seamen. In 1902, Louis and his sons Simon and Tobias established Sakowitz Brothers, a gentlemen’s haberdashery at 2113 Market Street. The family expanded to Houston in 1911, and the Galveston store closed in 1917 as the business consolidated in Houston. The Houston store moved to the Gulf Building in 1929 and to a five-story Main Street location in 1951, becoming a full department store. Suburban expansion began at Gulfgate Mall in 1956; a large Westheimer Road store followed in 1959. The chain eventually reached 16 locations. Financial strain led to bankruptcy in 1985 and the sale or closure of locations outside Greater Houston. In 1988, Australian developer L. J. Hooker acquired a controlling interest in Sakowitz. Its Cincinnati store opened in 1989, but Hooker filed for bankruptcy that year and Sakowitz was liquidated. All locations had closed by 1990. Sakowitz Furs continued separately under the Gronauer family.
Introduce a little one to a memorable chapter of Texas history with this Sakowitz Infant Bodysuit. Sakowitz began as a family clothing business in Galveston and opened Sakowitz Brothers there in 1902. The company later became part of Houston’s retail landscape, from its downtown department store to suburban locations that followed the city’s growth. A sweet choice for families with Houston roots and collectors of American department-store history, this design keeps the story of a notable Texas fashion name in view.
Sakowitz began in Galveston, Texas, where Louis Sakowitz and his son Samuel opened a small clothing store after Louis had built a peddler business serving merchant seamen. In 1902, Louis and his sons Simon and Tobias established Sakowitz Brothers, a gentlemen’s haberdashery at 2113 Market Street. The family expanded to Houston in 1911, and the Galveston store closed in 1917 as the business consolidated in Houston. The Houston store moved to the Gulf Building in 1929 and to a five-story Main Street location in 1951, becoming a full department store. Suburban expansion began at Gulfgate Mall in 1956; a large Westheimer Road store followed in 1959. The chain eventually reached 16 locations. Financial strain led to bankruptcy in 1985 and the sale or closure of locations outside Greater Houston. In 1988, Australian developer L. J. Hooker acquired a controlling interest in Sakowitz. Its Cincinnati store opened in 1989, but Hooker filed for bankruptcy that year and Sakowitz was liquidated. All locations had closed by 1990. Sakowitz Furs continued separately under the Gronauer family.
| NB (0-3M) | 6M | 12M | 18M | 24M | |
| Width, in | 7.50 | 9.00 | 10.00 | 11.00 | 12.00 |
| Length, in | 10.75 | 11.76 | 12.75 | 13.75 | 14.75 |
| Sleeve length, in | 2.52 | 2.76 | 2.99 | 3.23 | 3.50 |
Product features
- 100% combed ringspun cotton for solid colors (lightweight 4.5 oz/yd²)
- Side seams for better shape retention
- Ribbed knit binding for soft, flexible neck and sleeve openings
- Matching plastic crotch snaps for easy diaper changes
- Tear-away label and REACH compliant materials
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Do not dry clean
- Do not iron
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Rabbit Skins 4424, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For children
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Do not iron, Do not dry clean