Strawbridge & Clothier was established in 1862 as a dry goods store by Quakers Justus Strawbridge and Isaac Clothier. In 1868 they purchased a larger store, which they soon outgrew. This was replaced by a modern, five story store, arranged in departments.
In 1996, Strawbridge & Clothier, which by then consisted of about 20 stores, was sold to May Company. The name was shortened to Strawbridge’s. In 2006 all remaining stores were changed to the Macy’s name.
Written by fuzzylizzie
from a pair of 1940s leather gloves
Courtesy of pinky-a-gogo
from a 1960s evening coat
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