Name/Title
B+W photo of United Decorating Co. decor for wedding reception, Odd Fellows Hall, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1940s.Entry/Object ID
2001.231.0102Description
Black-and-white photo of United Decorating Co. decor for a wedding reception at Odd Fellow Hall, Hoboken, no date, circa 1940s. 8" x 10" print with partial coloring. Photographer is not indicated, probably William Kirchgessner. Reverse is blank.. Tack holes at corners.
Photo was part of promotional images and stock reference once used by the company.
The decorations include large number of fringed banners in various styles plus other stock elements and materials.Note bunting and panels on back wall which were also part of United Decorating's stock in trade.
Odd Fellows Hall was at 412-414 Washington St.
Photo published on page 15 in archives 2002.195.0017
Booklet: United Decorating Co., 1899-1997. Decorations for All Occasions." 98 Years of
Parades, Funerals, Grand Openings, & Masquerade Balls. An exhibition by the Hoboken
Historical Museum, Sponsored by the New Jersey Historical Commission, City Hall,
Hoboken, June 27, 1997. The caption describes it as a 'dais' but the area is not on a platform.Acquisition
Accession
2001.231Source or Donor
Kirchgessner, George & Dolores, United Decorating Co.Acquisition Method
DonationCredit Line
Gift of George & Dolores Kirchgessner; United Decorating CompanyMade/Created
Date made
1940 - 1950Notes
Date: 1940-1950General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2010-11-05