- Collection
- Watt & Shand Collection
- Title
- Watt & Shand Collection
- Object ID
- MG0237
- Date Range
- 1880-2003
goods and notions. The
New York Store opened on 9 March 1878 and was an immediate success focusing on
customer service. The owners had an unwritten policy stating that they remained open
until the last customer left. During that first year, partner Gilbert Thompson died. Watt
and Shand purchased a