A few years ago I saw a framed photo in a little shop.
The lady had $35 on it and said she would take $30 so I bought it.
I asked who it was of and she said she did not know, so I asked why she bought it. She said because she thought he was a handsome man. I told yes that runs in our family.
The guy was a famous retailer that every one has heard of. She said no way and did a quick google search and there he was. While everyone knows his name, almost the only one that would recognize him would be a cousin like me.
One of only 3 or 4 treasures I would, most likely not sell.
I love my retirement job.
KS Toronado
(19,703 posts)Inquiring minds will want to know.
multigraincracker
(34,322 posts)I wont tell you if you are right or wrong.
His first store was called The Golden Rule Store.
KS Toronado
(19,703 posts)Glad you're not related to him.
multigraincracker
(34,322 posts)is related to whats his face.
ZonkerHarris
(25,421 posts)Dave in VA
(2,182 posts)Aaron Montgomery Ward?
Enquiring minds and all that stuff...
Vinca
(51,235 posts)IbogaProject
(3,776 posts)But his clue does lead to a famous retailer, which is still in business. Catch is there are other smaller stores a little higher in the search. I found it quick enough on DuckDuckGo.
ret5hd
(21,320 posts)yorkster
(2,515 posts)ret5hd
(21,320 posts)multigraincracker
(34,322 posts)ret5hd
(21,320 posts)Too embarrassing they beat us at checkers every time, then celebrate their victories with bagpipes and very good liquor.
70sEraVet
(4,235 posts)I always imagine that I could identify them and give them to their relatives - you know, so they could be home where they belong. Like the picture of your cousin. Congratulations!
Marthe48
(19,323 posts)and right off the bat, found a picture of her and her Mom for sale on eBay. I bought it, scanned it and sent her a copy. It was an archival newspaper photo. Kind of a cool find
I've heard of the Golden Rule Store, but not for a long time