tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post4753459194705126868..comments2024-03-18T21:12:38.671-04:00Comments on Tea With Friends: Strawbridge & Clothier: the research begins!Angela McRaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10928913868086900802noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-75541566151302233822021-01-24T22:14:34.796-05:002021-01-24T22:14:34.796-05:00Whenever you find information on old department st...Whenever you find information on old department stores it just makes me smile. When I was in my early 20's I worked in the credit department of Catalina and Cole of California Swimwear companies. The stores you mention including this one were part of the accounts I managed. I love imagining visiting each of those department stores and miss that they have died out.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-29883665716051862232021-01-23T15:56:03.446-05:002021-01-23T15:56:03.446-05:00There is also a brass Christmas ornament of the fr...There is also a brass Christmas ornament of the front of the store with a carriage in front.http://ccrdiner.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/14338501694915219194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-23730692122134324672021-01-23T14:18:11.907-05:002021-01-23T14:18:11.907-05:00There are 2 teacups and 3 saucers listed on eBay f...There are 2 teacups and 3 saucers listed on eBay from Strawbridge & Clothier, along with some other china pieces. The cups and saucers are a different pattern, though.http://ccrdiner.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/14338501694915219194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-70419183920019213712021-01-23T10:54:59.937-05:002021-01-23T10:54:59.937-05:00Wonderful! I know a bit about Gimbels, Wanamaker, ...Wonderful! I know a bit about Gimbels, Wanamaker, and Hess's (researched them for my first book), but I don't know about Lit brothers and Snellenbergs, so thank you for the tips. After I read the books, I'd love to contact you with a few questions I'm sure I'll have! (My email: angelamcrae at charter dot net.) Thanks again for the leads!Angela McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035712006975924197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-18875533754721762902021-01-23T10:51:35.690-05:002021-01-23T10:51:35.690-05:00I will! Thanks!I will! Thanks!Angela McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035712006975924197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-77201989380152130072021-01-23T10:51:20.599-05:002021-01-23T10:51:20.599-05:00There's nothing that indicates it was actually...There's nothing that indicates it was actually used in the restaurant, so I'm *assuming* it was sold in the china department. (But I suppose I could find out otherwise as I keep researching.)Angela McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035712006975924197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-39808789815772632882021-01-23T10:50:09.571-05:002021-01-23T10:50:09.571-05:00Oh, how wonderful! I will look for info on rubbing...Oh, how wonderful! I will look for info on rubbing the boar's nose (sounds interesting!) as I read the book. Are your recipes from them from their food hall? I've got a cookbook from there and am just getting started on reading it and the book about the store.Angela McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035712006975924197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-26603006816479891252021-01-23T10:35:31.462-05:002021-01-23T10:35:31.462-05:00Angela look up Hess's in Allentown another pla...Angela look up Hess's in Allentown another place had a tea room. I also have pics from Santa brekkie ... happy to speak about philly area if you'd likemlsw3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12818814068749967829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-8301288173519822482021-01-23T00:46:13.170-05:002021-01-23T00:46:13.170-05:00look up Lit brothers, Gimbles, John Wannamaker'...look up Lit brothers, Gimbles, John Wannamaker's, Strawbridge, Snellenbergs all philly store All had some kind of tearoom.mlsw3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12818814068749967829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-1435911205544409792021-01-23T00:37:32.440-05:002021-01-23T00:37:32.440-05:00I might be able to connect you to a family member....I might be able to connect you to a family member....mlsw3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12818814068749967829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-26322926172352296522021-01-23T00:35:55.291-05:002021-01-23T00:35:55.291-05:00look up about the dickens village now at Macy'...look up about the dickens village now at Macy's in philly was old wannamakers store.mlsw3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12818814068749967829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-36003727006475355492021-01-23T00:34:01.851-05:002021-01-23T00:34:01.851-05:00was the tea cup used at the store restaurant or ch...was the tea cup used at the store restaurant or china made to sell in retail china department?mlsw3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12818814068749967829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-23326414711183162872021-01-23T00:31:10.789-05:002021-01-23T00:31:10.789-05:00I was lucky to take my daughter to breakfast with ...I was lucky to take my daughter to breakfast with Santa at S & C when she was little. I also miss rubbing the boar's nose for luck... great times I also have a box and recipes from them.mlsw3https://www.blogger.com/profile/12818814068749967829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2167015610970367792.post-2030913155990086762021-01-22T19:31:53.004-05:002021-01-22T19:31:53.004-05:00I love that tea cup! And I would love to have had ...I love that tea cup! And I would love to have had luncheon at that charming English Room shown in the drawing. I've been to Philadelphia several times over the years, but unfortunately I never went to Strawbridge and Clothier. Good luck on your research---I'm looking forward to your book.Vernona in DChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309168590955782420noreply@blogger.com