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My Mother worked there in the 50,s & I just purchased this Umbrella from private owner & was wondering what years did they offer Umbrella,s like this?Janna Brackett, 5/12/2020
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Identifier:
208123Description:
This umbrella has an orange canopy that depicts the word "Wurzburg's" on it twice. The shaft is made of faux wood and has a metal runner and ribs.
Date:
1872 – 1972Materials:
Wood, SilkDimensions:
34 in." h 42"" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Harry FarougiRelated Entities:
Harry Fagouri (donor)Mr. Harry Farougi was the owner of the Washington Hat Cleaning and Shoe Repair Shop at 318 Bridge Street NW in Grand Rapids, Michigan around 1970 until around 1980. Portions of his store have been recreated in the Newcomers Exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Wurzburg's Department Store (depicts)
Alternate names: Wurzburg's
Wurzburg's Department Store was founded by Frederick W. Wurzburg in October of 1872. Two of Frederick's sons, William and Edmund, went on to run the store. Wurzburg's took over the previous location of Herpolsheimer's in 1951 on 101-13 Monroe Northwest in Grand Rapids. Wurzberg's was in business until at least 1972.
