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ACCESSION NUMBER   976:0021:0201
CATEGORY   Business, Retail
SUBCATEGORY   Gift shop
TITLE   Taylor Brothers gift shop
DESCRIPTION   Interior view of Taylor Brothers gift shop in Corpus Christi, Texas. A man in a dark suit and tie stands behind a glass display case. Inside the case are rings, necklaces, broaches, earrings, and bracelets. This gift shop sold jewelry, watches, silverware, carving sets for $1.25, ceramic figurines, and framed pictures. Also for sale are a hand-wound Victrolas, a floor lamp, and a vacuum cleaner. Rugs are advertised for $8 (50 percent off).
SUBJECT   Gift shops. (lcsh)
Interiors. (lctgm)
Sales personnel. (lctgm)
Stores, retail. (lcsh)
United States--Texas--Corpus Christi. (lcsh)