Advertising Mirror: Kaufmann & Baer, Pittsburgh's Greatest Store

An advertising mirror for Kaufmann & Baer department store in Pittsburgh. The mirror features a prominent image of the store and the tagline "Pittsburgh's Greatest Store." Kaufmann's was founded in Pittsburgh in 1871 by Jacob and Isaac Kaufmann as a small men's store. In 1877, they moved downtown to a location known as "The Big Store." In the first half of the 20th century, Edgar J. Kaufmann owned the store. Kaufmann & Baer was founded by cousins of the original Kaufmann's founders. The date of this mirror is unknown, but is likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the context of the Kaufmann family's ownership and the store's prominence.

Associated People/Businesses

  • KAUFMAN / BAER

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Physical Location

Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 4