JOHN WANAMAKER - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED 03/06/1893 - HFSID 26351
Sale Price $425.00
Reg. $500.00
JOHN WANAMAKER
Sepia-toned 4½x6¾ C. M. Gilbert photograph shown in dark coat and bowtie. This
photo has been mounted on light blue cardstock signed "Yours very Truly" by Wanamaker
in 1893
Photograph mount signed: "Yours very Truly/Jno Wanamaker/March 6-93". B/w sepia-toned,
3¾x5½ photo on 4½x6¾ light blue cardstock. Studio credit C. M. Gilbert, Washington, D.
C. Wanamaker (1838-1922, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)was an American
businessman who, in 1875, established the first department store, bringing a collection of
specialty stores together under one roof in the former freight depot of the Pennsylvania
Railroad in Philadelphia. Wanamaker, who was one of the first major retailers to employ
advertising agencies to sell his goods, was also a leader in offering "fringe benefits" to his
employees, who enjoyed paid vacations, health care, life insurance, pensions and financial aid
for further education. As Postmaster General under President Benjamin Harrison
(1889-1893), he issued the first commemorative stamps (over protests from Congress)
and proved that they could be moneymakers. Lightly toned and bowed. Minor "silvering" at
lower part of photo (not evident head on). Light scuffing near top of photo (not evident head
on). Otherwise, fine condition.
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