Shillito's Metal Business Card Holder
One size / Silver / Glossy
$24.99
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Keep business cards close alongside a reminder of Cincinnati's retail past with this Shillito's metal business card holder. John Shillito's dry-goods partnership began in 1830, grew into a major downtown store, and eventually expanded to suburban branches. The company's changing names, from Shillito's to Shillito-Rike's and later Lazarus, reflect generations of retail change. Collectors can connect this practical desk accessory with the historic Race and Seventh Streets store, now adapted for residential and office use.
John Shillito arrived in Cincinnati in 1817 from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and began working for a local business. In 1830 he partnered with William McLaughlin to sell dry goods; Robert W. Burnett and James Pullen joined after McLaughlin left the following year. The growing firm moved in 1833, and Shillito bought out his partners in 1837, becoming sole owner in 1842. In 1857 he acquired a site for a five-story store, designed by Cincinnati architect James W. McLaughlin. The business moved in 1879 to a larger six-story building at Race and Seventh Streets. After John Shillito's death that year, his son Stewart led the company. Following Stewart's death in 1925, the business was sold to the Lazarus Company, while the Shillito name remained. Suburban branches followed, beginning with Tri-County Mall in 1960. The name joined corporate sibling Rike's as Shillito-Rike's in 1982, then gave way to Lazarus in 1986. In 2005, stores operating under the Lazarus name adopted the Macy's brand. The landmark Race and Seventh building is now the Lofts at Shillito Place; renovation in 1998 revealed its original octagonal skylight.
Keep business cards close alongside a reminder of Cincinnati's retail past with this Shillito's metal business card holder. John Shillito's dry-goods partnership began in 1830, grew into a major downtown store, and eventually expanded to suburban branches. The company's changing names, from Shillito's to Shillito-Rike's and later Lazarus, reflect generations of retail change. Collectors can connect this practical desk accessory with the historic Race and Seventh Streets store, now adapted for residential and office use.
John Shillito arrived in Cincinnati in 1817 from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, and began working for a local business. In 1830 he partnered with William McLaughlin to sell dry goods; Robert W. Burnett and James Pullen joined after McLaughlin left the following year. The growing firm moved in 1833, and Shillito bought out his partners in 1837, becoming sole owner in 1842. In 1857 he acquired a site for a five-story store, designed by Cincinnati architect James W. McLaughlin. The business moved in 1879 to a larger six-story building at Race and Seventh Streets. After John Shillito's death that year, his son Stewart led the company. Following Stewart's death in 1925, the business was sold to the Lazarus Company, while the Shillito name remained. Suburban branches followed, beginning with Tri-County Mall in 1960. The name joined corporate sibling Rike's as Shillito-Rike's in 1982, then gave way to Lazarus in 1986. In 2005, stores operating under the Lazarus name adopted the Macy's brand. The landmark Race and Seventh building is now the Lofts at Shillito Place; renovation in 1998 revealed its original octagonal skylight.
| One size | |
| Width, in | 3.67 |
| Height, in | 2.35 |
| Depth, in | 0.36 |
Product features
- Holds up to 20 standard 3.5" x 2.0" business cards
- Glossy metallic, polished exterior finish
- Velvet-like interior base for card protection
- Comfortable, pocket-friendly design
- Friction snap closure for secure storage
Care instructions
- Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
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Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Wipe the dust or any dirt off gently with a clean, dry cloth.