Abraham & Straus.
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1915 parcel delivery service Two men in uniform posing with Abraham & Straus delivery carriage harnessed to white horse on street at unknown... |
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A & S beauty salon Beauty salon in art deco style at Abraham & Straus department store on Fulton Street; three stations for make-up application in center... |
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A real movie star! Ten children, some sipping Coca-Colas through straws, standing in party room at Abraham & Straus department store on Fulton Street.... |
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A royal court of dolls Studio photograph of elaborately dressed doll posed before throne; presumably publicity photo for Abraham & Straus department store... |
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A&S hobby show awards Man in suit presenting check to woman, as one other woman and two other men look on; examples of employee art on walls in background... |
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Abraham & Straus flower shop Frontal view of wooden rowhouse, presumably near or attached to Abraham & Straus department store on Fulton... |
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And still the prices come down Employee in smock behind counter pointing to sign that reads "Dr. West's TOOTH BRUSHES"; smiling customer looking at... |
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Armored knight Studio portrait of smiling boy with toy sword, breast plate, and plumed helmet; apparently publicity photo for toy sale at Abraham & Straus... |
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At world premiere of Israeli film Man in bow tie posing with two women, one in period costume, one in modern dress. Caption: "AT WORLD PREMIERE OF... |
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Beauty secrets Man in suit holding cosmetic pencils and standing behind seated woman at unidentified location, possibly in office of Abraham & Straus... |
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Big time for orphans Comedians Milton Berle (in Santa Claus outfit) and Martha Raye sitting with thirteen children of varied ethnicity in unknown location.... |
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Blue ribbon hobby Two men in suits, presumably in offices of Abraham & Straus flagship on Fulton Street, standing in front of walls hung with paintings,... |
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British coronation robe Studio portrait of woman wearing crown and trailing robe. Caption: "BRITISH CORONATION ROBE: This Peeress costume, one of a... |
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Carp on the corn Two boys standing before scale in Prospect Park, humorously holding up for comparison a very small catch (left) with a very large one (right); boy on... |
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Child photo contest begins at A & S store Two studio portraits of the same person as a baby (0046) and as a young man in Marine uniforn (... |
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Choir boys Studio photograph of five dolls dressed as choir boys created by "Madame Alexander"; presumably publicity photo for Abraham & Straus department store... |
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Christmas chorus Chorus performing on stairway; women in robes (front); men more casually dressed (back); bystanders observing from top of stairs in background... |
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Court presentation headdress from coronation collection Studio portrait of woman with tiara and jewelled gown. Image slightly... |
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Courtesy is more than its own reward Man in suit presenting checks to two women, presumably in offices of Abraham & Straus flagship store on... |
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Doll-happy Studio portrait of two girls holding dolls; apparently publicity photo for toy sale at Abraham & Straus department store on Fulton Streets. Caption: "... |
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Double luck Boy with fishing pole standing between two smiling men. Caption: "DOUBLE LUCK: Young anglers above are shown with prizes awarded by Abraham & Straus... |
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Double luck Boy eating at picnic table and holding fishing pole. Caption: "DOUBLE LUCK: Young anglers above are shown with prizes awarded by Abraham & Straus... |
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Emulating fish Boy and girl with backs to camera holding hands in Prospect Park; picnic tables and meadow in background. Caption: "EMULATING FISH: Wandering from... |
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For better gardens Three women with plumed hats sitting at table before sign reading, "A & S Garden CENTER." Caption: "FOR BETTER GARDENS: Three of the... |
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Gallant as all getout Man dressed as Santa Claus standing with two seated, smiling men in suits; man in center with fedora; man at left with engineer's cap... |
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Grand opening Ribbon cutting ceremony at Abraham & Straus department store on Fulton Street; Shows four people; Caption on verso: "Borough President John... |
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Grand opening Ribbon cutting ceremony at Abraham & Straus department store on Fulton Street; Shows three people, with man on right cropped out. |
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He got the first one! Smiling boy with hooked fish and fishing pole standing with outstretched arms by lake bank. Caption: "HE GOT THE FIRST ONE!: Up bright and... |
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Hooked-- one small fry Three boys (backs to camera) fishing in Prospect Park; boy at left has hook caught in pants; Terrace Bridge in background. Caption: "... |
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Huckleberry Finn style Barefoot boy with straw hat seated against tree in Prospect Park, with fishing line attached to stick dangling in water. Caption: "... |
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Ideal for downtown traffic Three smiling boys in miniature automobile; Christmas tree in background. Caption: "IDEAL FOR DOWNTOWN TRAFFIC: Boys from St.... |
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In appreciation Three men in suits, the two on left holding certificates. Caption: "IN APPRECIATION: David L. Tilly, chairman of the exectuive committee of the... |
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Indoor outing Two boys and one girl waving to photographer from merry-go-round; adults watching in background. Caption: "INDOOR OUTING: Three of the hundreds of... |
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It's a doggone shame Girl sitting on floor with dog in basement-like room and holding handkerchief to her eyes. Caption: "IT'S A DOGGONE SHAME: Butch,... |
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Junior chef Studio portrait of smiling boy in apron standing at table with baking molds in hand and packages of Aunt Jemima mixes on table; apparently publicity... |
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Looking 'em over Three children looking at display of figurines at Abraham & Straus department store on Fulton Street. Caption: "LOOKING 'EM OVER: Leigh... |
