Watson's 20oz Insulated Tumbler
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Carry a reminder of Watson's regional retail story with this 20oz Insulated Tumbler. Founded in Knoxville in 1907, Watson's grew from one Tennessee department store into a Southeastern network serving communities across several states. The design suits everyday routines, road trips, office breaks, and display collections centered on vanished retail brands. It honors the chain's move from downtown storefronts to shopping centers and its eventual conversion to Peebles stores in 1999.
Ira A. Watson Co., commonly known as Watson's, was a department store chain based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1907, it expanded from one Knoxville operation into a regional network serving county-seat towns across the Southeast. The company first developed downtown stores and later opened substantially larger locations in shopping centers and malls. Its operations extended into Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois. Merchandise for the stores was purchased and distributed through a centralized warehouse at the Knoxville corporate offices. Watson's experienced financial difficulty in the late 1980s and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 1992 after it could not renew bank financing. At filing, it operated 31 stores in nine states. Profitability improved, and the company emerged from Chapter 11 in about half the expected six-year period, but it did not fully recover. Peebles purchased Watson's for $4.45 million in a transaction completed June 29, 1998, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. In 1999, all Watson's stores were converted to Peebles. Peebles was purchased by Specialty Retailers in 2003 and is now part of the Gordman's chain.
Watson's 20oz Insulated Tumbler
$34.99
Sale price
$34.99
Regular price
| 20oz | |
|---|---|
| Height, in | 6.77 |
| Diameter, in | 2.83 - 3.39 |
Carry a reminder of Watson's regional retail story with this 20oz Insulated Tumbler. Founded in Knoxville in 1907, Watson's grew from one Tennessee department store into a Southeastern network serving communities across several states. The design suits everyday routines, road trips, office breaks, and display collections centered on vanished retail brands. It honors the chain's move from downtown storefronts to shopping centers and its eventual conversion to Peebles stores in 1999.
Ira A. Watson Co., commonly known as Watson's, was a department store chain based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1907, it expanded from one Knoxville operation into a regional network serving county-seat towns across the Southeast. The company first developed downtown stores and later opened substantially larger locations in shopping centers and malls. Its operations extended into Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois. Merchandise for the stores was purchased and distributed through a centralized warehouse at the Knoxville corporate offices. Watson's experienced financial difficulty in the late 1980s and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 1992 after it could not renew bank financing. At filing, it operated 31 stores in nine states. Profitability improved, and the company emerged from Chapter 11 in about half the expected six-year period, but it did not fully recover. Peebles purchased Watson's for $4.45 million in a transaction completed June 29, 1998, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. In 1999, all Watson's stores were converted to Peebles. Peebles was purchased by Specialty Retailers in 2003 and is now part of the Gordman's chain.
| 20oz | |
| Height, in | 6.77 |
| Diameter, in | 2.83 - 3.39 |
Product features
- 20oz vacuum-insulated stainless steel body for long-lasting temperature control
- Double-wall construction resists rust, staining, and corrosion
- Clear push-on lid with rubber gasket provides a secure, spill-resistant seal
- Dishwasher-safe materials for straightforward cleanup
- Full-color glossy wraparound finish with rounded corners for a sleek, durable look
Care instructions
- Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap
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Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Clean in dishwasher or wash by hand with warm water and dish soap