L. Miller & Son Store Display of Snips, Planes, Plumb Bobs and Measuring Tools, 1923-1928
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Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
Louis Miller, a Russian Jewish immigrant to Chicago, started and operated L. Miller & Son hardware. A highlight of his store (located in an East European immigrant neighborhood) was an elaborate and extensive tool and hardware display that literally showcased the store's stock: not only great salesmanship but also a benefit to customers with a language barrier.
Artifact
Showcase
Date Made
1923-1928
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
2011.243.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
Non-ferrous Metal
Ferrous Metal
Plastic
Cloth
Dimensions
Height: 48 in
Width: 21.5 in
Length: 4 in
Inscriptions
case stamped: 1 board stamped: 7
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