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ACCESSION NUMBER   976:0021:0212
CATEGORY   Business, Retail
SUBCATEGORY   Hardware and appliances
TITLE   Nueces Hardware and Implement Company
DESCRIPTION   Interior view of Nueces Hardware and Implement Company located at 323 North Chaparral Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. Two women and three men stand in a large room behind a table display of glass vases, plates, and glasses. The individuals are, left to right, an unknown woman, Alfred Campbell, an unknown woman, George Murray, and Bob. Nueces Hardware was owned by Edwin Flato. The store sold glass and china tableware, washing machines, Hoover vacuum cleaners, and kitchen appliances. Advertised are 36-piece dish sets for $15.50 and $16.50.
PERSONAL NAME   Campbell, Alfred, 1896-1987. (aacr2)
Jones, George Murray, 1905-2002. (aacr2)
SUBJECT   General stores. (lcsh)
Hardware stores. (lctgm)
Interiors. (lctgm)
Men. (lcsh)
Sales personnel. (lctgm)
United States--Texas--Corpus Christi. (lcsh)
Women. (lcsh)