Schuster's Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Carry a piece of Milwaukee retail history on your next journey with this Schuster's Luggage Tag. Founded in 1883, Ed. Schuster & Co. grew through neighborhood stores, serving shoppers at locations such as Packard Plaza and Capitol Court. The chain's story spans trading stamps, its Budga-Plate charge card, and the transition to Gimbels-Schuster's after Gimbels bought the company in 1962. A thoughtful pick for regional retail collectors and anyone who enjoys remembering the department stores that shaped local life.
Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1883, Schuster's, officially Ed. Schuster & Co., became a department store chain built around neighborhood locations rather than a single downtown store. Its sites included 2151 N. Third St., now Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 12th and Vliet streets, 11th and Mitchell streets, Packard Plaza and Capitol Court. Kirchhoff & Rose designed the Third Street store. The company introduced trading stamps in 1891 and an early charge card called Budga-Plate. Its promotions also included Billie the Brownie, a doll offered from 1927 to 1955, and Schuster's Christmas Parade. Golda Meir worked at Schuster's after graduating from high school in 1915 and before moving to Palestine in 1921. Gimbels bought Schuster's in 1962, and the stores operated as Gimbels-Schuster's until 1969. The chain is now defunct. Its history connects Milwaukee retail, neighborhood shopping, department-store marketing and a mid-century corporate transition.
Carry a piece of Milwaukee retail history on your next journey with this Schuster's Luggage Tag. Founded in 1883, Ed. Schuster & Co. grew through neighborhood stores, serving shoppers at locations such as Packard Plaza and Capitol Court. The chain's story spans trading stamps, its Budga-Plate charge card, and the transition to Gimbels-Schuster's after Gimbels bought the company in 1962. A thoughtful pick for regional retail collectors and anyone who enjoys remembering the department stores that shaped local life.
Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1883, Schuster's, officially Ed. Schuster & Co., became a department store chain built around neighborhood locations rather than a single downtown store. Its sites included 2151 N. Third St., now Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 12th and Vliet streets, 11th and Mitchell streets, Packard Plaza and Capitol Court. Kirchhoff & Rose designed the Third Street store. The company introduced trading stamps in 1891 and an early charge card called Budga-Plate. Its promotions also included Billie the Brownie, a doll offered from 1927 to 1955, and Schuster's Christmas Parade. Golda Meir worked at Schuster's after graduating from high school in 1915 and before moving to Palestine in 1921. Gimbels bought Schuster's in 1962, and the stores operated as Gimbels-Schuster's until 1969. The chain is now defunct. Its history connects Milwaukee retail, neighborhood shopping, department-store marketing and a mid-century corporate transition.
| 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, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth