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West End Millinery & Dry Goods

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13815
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1922
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.125
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1922
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Physical Condition
Photograph is overexposed
History / Biographical
The West End Millinery & Dry Goods shop appears in the 1914 Henderson's Brandon City Directory. The store was located in the Avenue Block at 1124 Rosser Avenue. Mrs. A. Barker was listed as the proprietor and milliner. By 1917, Mr. A.F. [Arthur Fred] Barker became the proprietor and Mrs. Barker remained the milliner. By 1919, the shop moved to 130-10th Street, across from the Strand Threatre, where it remained until c.1933.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the store interior of West End Millinery & Dry Goods located on 130-10th Street. Coats are hanging from a rack, clothing is displayed on dress forms as well as on wooden tables that are lined up in the centre of the shop. The store's tin ceiling, light fixtures, and hardwood floors are visible.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: Part of West End Millinery & Dry Goods 10th St across from Strand Theatre, 1922
Name Access
West End Millinery & Dry Goods
10th Street
Subject Access
clothing
store interiors
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
milliners
dry goods
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos
Images
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West End Millinery & Dry Goods

http://archives.brandonu.ca/en/permalink/descriptions13816
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1922
Accession Number
20-2009
Part Of
Fred McGuinness collection
Description Level
Item
Series Number
McG 9
Item Number
20-2009.126
Accession Number
20-2009
GMD
graphic
Date Range
1922
Physical Description
5" x 7" (b/w)
Material Details
reproduction
Physical Condition
Photograph is overexposed
History / Biographical
The West End Millinery & Dry Goods shop appears in the 1914 Henderson's Brandon City Directory. The store was located in the Avenue Block at 1124 Rosser Avenue. Mrs. A. Barker was listed as the proprietor and milliner. By 1917, Mr. A.F. [Arthur Fred] Barker became the proprietor and Mrs. Barker remained the milliner. By 1919, the shop moved to 130-10th Street, across from the Strand Threatre, where it remained until c.1933.
Custodial History
Donated to Fred McGuinness by G. Baldock in 1971
Scope and Content
Photograph shows the store interior of West End Millinery & Dry Goods located on 130-10th Street. A shelving unit lines the wall and is filled with boxes, bolts of cloth, and yarns. Displays can be seen on the top of the shelves as well as on wooden tables that are lined up in the centre of the shop. The store's tin ceiling, light fixtures, panelling, radiators, and hardwood floors are visible.
Notes
Writing on the back of the photograph reads: 1/2 of West End Millinery & Dry Goods, 10th St across from Strand Theatre, 1922
Name Access
West End Millinery & Dry Goods
10th Street
Subject Access
clothing
store interiors
Brandon business buildings & facilities before 1940
milliners
dry goods
Storage Location
RG 5 photograph storage drawer 2 (hanging photos)
Arrangement
From 2009 loose photos
Images
Show Less