Sepia-tone photo of decoration by United Decorating on 112 Hudson St. Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1900-1910.
Entry/Object ID
2001.231.0106
Description
Sepia-tone photo of decoration by United Decorating Co. on 112 Hudson St. Hoboken, circa 1900-1910. Color laser print, 8-1/2" x 11" sheet. Photographer is not indicated. Reverse is blank. Reference print on file.
View is west and elevated. No. 112 is decorated with patriotic bunting from ground to the fourth floor windows. At 114, there is some swagged bunting and small American flags at windows and at 110 there are flags at the upper windows. It suggests a holiday such as Memorial Day or Fourth of July.
At No. 112, the business name is A. Moos as seen in fancy metal lettering runing between the two turned wood standards; type of business can not be seen; a street clock is in front of the building. (There was an August Moos who was the proprietor of the Central Hotel at 200 River Street in this period.)
At No. 110 is a cafe (bar - saloon); signs for beer (F& M Schaefer) with wines & liquors promoted on the window.
At No. 114 is Fred. Helmke Mineral [Waters] on the ground floor; The Empire, Billiard [Parlor or Hall] is on the second floor (The Empire Theatre was nearby at no. 118)
Acquisition
Accession
2001.231
Source or Donor
Kirchgessner, George & Dolores, United Decorating Co.
Acquisition Method
Donation
Credit Line
Gift of George & Dolores Kirchgessner; United Decorating Company
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1900 - 1910
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1900-1910
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Fair
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2010-11-05
