Museum Collections
Luce Center
Gimbels charge card
White, plastic card with rounded corners, printed in gray/black. Marked on recto: “Gimbels / NEW YORK AND ALL BRANCH STORES / [embossed] 890 WEST END AVE / [embossed] NEW YORK NY 10025.” Marked on verso: “This card is property of Gimbels and must be surrendered upon demand. / SIGN HERE: [signature in red ink] Mrs. Oscar Awner / FOR YOUR PROTECTION: Please report the loss or theft of / this credit card immediately, as you are liable and responsible for all / purchases charged through its use until written notice of its loss or / theft is recorded by Gimbels. / [large capital “G” symbol] Gimbels”
This charge card was issued by Gimbel's, a New York City department store open from 1887 to 1987.