L. Miller & Son Store Display of Wood Chisels and Folding Rulers, 1923-1928
Artifact
Showcase
Date Made
1923-1928
Summary
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.
Keywords
Object ID
2011.243.7
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
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L. Miller & Son Store Display of Wood Chisels and Folding Rulers, 1923-1928
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