Robertsons hat box

Description:	Brown diamond print patterned square hat box. Text reads, Robertsons of South Bend. Founded in 1904 by George and W. A. Robertson in a tiny storefront, the business repeatedly expanded, finally opening in a six story building at 211 S. Michigan, offering a wide range of goods and a luxurious tea room on the top floor. Their motto was Quality First. At its height, the store employed 400 people and published a monthly magazine. In 1963, Robertsons launched a new department within the store called the University Shop, likely to cater to University of Notre Dame students. The store closed in 1982, and the building was converted to apartments.
Source:	http://michianamemory.sjcpl.org/cdm/ref/collection/p16827coll18/id/420
Collection:	Casaday Historic Garments
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Copyright:	This material is intended for personal and educational use only and may not be republished without written permission from the Casaday Costume Company. For additional copyright information, contact costumes@casaday.org.
Subjects:	Womens clothing Mens clothing Business enterprises--Indiana--South Bend

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