Related person Morris Horowitz (American, born Lithuania, 1895 – 2001)

Tailor's chalk

ca. 1930

Place madeUnited States, North America

Chalk

Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 3.8 cm )

Gift of Natalie (Horowitz) Steinberg and Dorothy (Horowitz) Goldman

2002.61.2b

This tailor's chalk was used by immigrant tailor Morris Horowitz, who arrived in New York from Lithuania at the age of 16. Horowitz opened his tailor shop in Queens Village in 1929, providing custom tailoring for men as well as cleaning and pressing. He faced stiff competition, especially during the Depression - the charge for cleaning a suit or dress was only $.39. He sold the business and retired at the age of 84.

DescriptionPiece of tailor's chalk, kept in box 2001.61.2a

ClassificationsTRADE TOOLS & EQUIPMENT