Woodward & Lothrop Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Remember a chapter of Washington shopping history with this Woodward & Lothrop ceramic ornament. The company moved to the capital in 1880 and established its first department store there in 1887, later becoming known to generations of shoppers as Woodies. From the F Street flagship to suburban malls, its stores left a lasting mark on regional retail culture before closing in 1995. This design offers collectors and former customers a meaningful keepsake honoring a landmark retailer and the memories connected to its name.
Woodward & Lothrop began in 1873, when Samuel Walter Woodward and Alvin Mason Lothrop opened a dry goods store in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and operated several stores in the Boston area. On February 8, 1880, they moved to Washington, D.C., with partner Charles E. Cochrane, opening Woodward, Lothrop & Cochrane at Market Space. After moves to larger downtown locations, Woodward and Lothrop bought Cochrane's share, and the store took the Woodward & Lothrop name. The company became the capital's first department store in 1887 and developed a flagship on F Street, later expanding into suburban malls after World War II. Known as Woodies, it competed with Garfinckel's and acquired Palais Royal. In 1984, A. Alfred Taubman acquired the chain; his later holdings included Wanamaker's, which became a subsidiary. Woodward & Lothrop filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 18, 1994. In 1995, seven stores went to J. C. Penney, while the remaining Woodward & Lothrop and Wanamaker's locations went to May Department Stores Company. Liquidation ended and the stores closed by November 1995. The former flagship, a D.C. landmark since 1964, reopened in 2003 after redevelopment.
Remember a chapter of Washington shopping history with this Woodward & Lothrop ceramic ornament. The company moved to the capital in 1880 and established its first department store there in 1887, later becoming known to generations of shoppers as Woodies. From the F Street flagship to suburban malls, its stores left a lasting mark on regional retail culture before closing in 1995. This design offers collectors and former customers a meaningful keepsake honoring a landmark retailer and the memories connected to its name.
Woodward & Lothrop began in 1873, when Samuel Walter Woodward and Alvin Mason Lothrop opened a dry goods store in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and operated several stores in the Boston area. On February 8, 1880, they moved to Washington, D.C., with partner Charles E. Cochrane, opening Woodward, Lothrop & Cochrane at Market Space. After moves to larger downtown locations, Woodward and Lothrop bought Cochrane's share, and the store took the Woodward & Lothrop name. The company became the capital's first department store in 1887 and developed a flagship on F Street, later expanding into suburban malls after World War II. Known as Woodies, it competed with Garfinckel's and acquired Palais Royal. In 1984, A. Alfred Taubman acquired the chain; his later holdings included Wanamaker's, which became a subsidiary. Woodward & Lothrop filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on January 18, 1994. In 1995, seven stores went to J. C. Penney, while the remaining Woodward & Lothrop and Wanamaker's locations went to May Department Stores Company. Liquidation ended and the stores closed by November 1995. The former flagship, a D.C. landmark since 1964, reopened in 2003 after redevelopment.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
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Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing