B+W photo of Nathan Marcus, his wife and store staff posing in front of the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Marcus Jewelers, Hoboken, April 3, 1954.
Entry/Object ID
2002.242.0004
Description
Black-and-white photo of Nathan Marcus, his wife and store staff posing in front of the ribbon at the Grand Opening of Marcus Jewelers, Hoboken, April 3, 1954. 8" x 10" wide print. Photo was taken by George Van of Newark. Reverse has photographer's ink stamp and negative or job number 63634-3. Nathan Marcus is third from the right and Mrs. Marcus is presumed to be at his left. The other people are unidentified, but several in the front row plus one other can be seen in the shop interior images 2002.242.0005 and 2002.242.0006.
The store was at 106 Washington St. and went out of business ca. 1998. The shot was taken looking east from the entrance to the store. In the background, two Hudson St. buildings can be seen between two buildings on Washington St.
Acquisition
Accession
2002.242
Source or Donor
Roberts, David, Mayor; Office of the Mayor, City of Hoboken
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of David Roberts
Made/Created
Artist
Van, George
Date made
1954 - 1954
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1954-1954
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2002-12-04
