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R. H. Macy & Co. Bill for an Agate Pail, 1899

Bill from R. H. Macy & Co. for an agate pail, dated June 10, 1899. The bill is addressed to both sides of 14th Street and 6th Avenue. The bill includes a description of the Straus family's history, including their involvement with R. H. Macy & Co., their philanthropy, and the tragic loss of Isidor and Ida Straus on the Titanic. The description further details the legal suit against L. Straus Sons in 1913 regarding undervaluation of imported chinaware. The bill provides insight into the business dealings of the Straus family and their connections to prominent department stores and legal matters.

Associated People/Businesses

STRAUS, ISIDOR / STRAUS, NATHAN

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Department stores
Charity organization
Business records

Physical Location

Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 8, Folder 56