L. Miller & Son Store Display of Drill Bits, 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
Creators
Unknown
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America
Object ID
2011.243.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Dimensions
Height: 48 in
Width: 21.5 in
Length: 2 in
Inscriptions
case and board stamped: 8
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