Related institution
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
(founded 1900)
Emery board
ca. 1950-1960
Place madeUnited States, North America
Paper
Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 in. ( 3.2 x 12.7 cm )
Gift of Arlene Schulman
2003.68.15
This item was owned by Esther Nachman (1902–1998), the maternal great-aunt of the donor. Esther was born in Greece, grew up on the Lower East Side, and spent much of her adult life living in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.
DescriptionOne of two emery boards printed with International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union logo and "MADE IN U.S.A." in blue on handle; length of board printed with red text "Look For This Label / When You Shop For / Women's and Children's Apparel" and blue text "The Job You Save May Be Your Own / Buy Union Made / American Products."ClassificationsSOUVENIRS
