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Advertisement for Oak Hall, clothing and tailoring establishment

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 261-270

GUSN

GUSN-250348

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Description

Poster advertising the services of Oak Hall, clothing and tailoring establishment under the direction of George W. Simmons at 32, 34, 36, and 38 Ann Street in Boston. Includes current and former price lists for clothing items.

Details

Descriptive Terms

clothing
clothing stores
tailors
trousers
vests (garments)
coats (garments)
jackets (garments)
shirts
dressing gowns
riding habits
suits (main garments)
scarves (costume accessories)
cravats
stocks (neckcloths)
suspenders (garment supports)
socks
walking sticks
suitcases
carpetbags
caps (headgear)
umbrellas
collars (neckwear)
gloves
fashion (concept)
broadsides (notices)
advertisements
posters

Physical Description

1 broadside

Collection Code

GC002

Collection Name

Prints and engravings collection, 1830s-1920s

Date of Acquisition

1923-07-26

Reference Code

GC002.02.264

Acquisition Type

Gift

Image Dimensions

21.25 x 16 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Amy C. Witherle, 1923

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Mead & Beal (Printer)

Material Type

broadsides (notices)
advertisements
posters

Other People

Simmons, George W.

Other Organizations

Oak Hall (Firm)

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Vertical file 4: OVR 261-270

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