White House New Year’s Reception, January 1, 1930.
January 1, 2015 § Leave a comment
Courtesy: Library of Congress | Harris and Ewing Photography.
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Happy Boxing Day And Birthday To My Grandfather.
December 26, 2014 § Leave a comment
Today December 26th, Boxing Day has a very special meaning for me. It’s the day my grandfather, Ben Benjamin was born.
THE HISTORIALIST:INTRODUCING BEN BENJAMIN [1891 – 1982] | DESIGNER & SHOEMAKER | PART 1
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Arthur L. Benjamin, New President Of The Boot And Shoe Travelers’ Assn. Of New York | 1962
December 19, 2014 § 1 Comment
Doing some research on my grandfather Ben Benjamin, I came across this “shoe” news item on my dad at The NY Public Library.
B&STA (Boot and Shoe Travelers’ Assn.) of New York
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Recycled Designs | Bata, Deck Oxfords, 1962.
December 14, 2014 § Leave a comment
This Bata line from 1962, Deck Oxfords is reminiscent of present day Vans and predates them by 4 years.
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Old Signage | MM and Robert Bestien Handbags – East 33rd Street.
December 12, 2014 § Leave a comment
I love the old signage that is becoming rarer and rarer to see in the city. Usually it’s only when a building is torn down that you have a brief window to take a pictutre before another building goes up.
Robert Bestien Handbags was a division of the Bestcraft Handbag Corp., MM stands for The Morris Moskowitz Corp. who was the president of the company.
Women's Footwear in America 