UNITE HERE New York Joint Board Memorabilia Banners, 1913-1937
Collection Number: 6200 MB

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
UNITE HERE New York Joint Board Memorabilia Banners, 1913-1937
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
6200 MB
Creator:
UNITE HERE
UNITE HERE New York Joint Board
Quanitities:
47.25 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
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UNITE HERE New York Joint Board Memorabilia Banners #6200 MB. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.
SUBJECTS

Names:
Hotel Employees & Restaurant Employees International Union
UNITE HERE (Organization)
CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 2
Pants Makers Union; [union seal]; Greater New York; Organized 1887
Scope and Contents
Wool felt, gold appliqu on red background. Gold braid on edges, fringe on V bottom. Hanging loops at top
Box 3
Knee Pants Makers Union; Local [union label] No. 19; ACW of A; Affil with AF of L; Org. 1888; New York
 1933-1937
Scope and Contents
Gold stitching on red background, decorative designs. Union label with sewing machine and scissors in hand. Fringe on over skirt and scalloped bottom. Tassels at bottom. [probably 1933-1937]
Box 4
Leisurewear-Robe and Sportswear Workers Union; [eagle with broken chains and union seal with "In Union Victory and Freedom"]; Local 284, ACW of A
Scope and Contents
Gold stitching on red background with large eagle, union seal on shield over orange-filled "V." gold braid at edges, fringe on bottom. Hangs from loops at top.
Box 5
Lithuanian Local 54 Coat Makers; [union seal]; Organized Nov. 13, 1901, Brooklyn, NY
 1901
Scope and Contents
Two sided banner in English and Lithuanian. Gold stitching on red backing. White center of union seal. Fringe at bottom and on over skirt. Decorative designs. Tassels at bottom. 68 x 46.5 plus tassels and loops
Box 6
Wholesale Clothing clerks Union; Local 158, ACW of A [union seal], Chartered 1933
Scope and Contents
Gold and red edged stitching on blue background. Gold fringe on over-skirt and scalloped bottom. Tassels at bottom. Hangs from loops at top. BACK. Makers label Kraus and Sons, Inc. Union Made, 11 E. 22nd St., NY and Sanitary Union Label A66
Box 7
Italian Local 176, Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America [union seal], Brooklyn, NY
Scope and Contents
Gold stitching on pale maroon background with laurel leaves under seal and other decorative designs. Fringe at scalloped bottom. Hangs from sleeve at top.
Box 1
New York Clothing Cutters Union, [ACWA union label], Local Big 4, ACW of A
Scope and Contents
Cream stitching on red background. Additional decorative designs. Fringe at top over skirt and scalloped bottom with tassels. Hangs from loops at top
Box 8
Italian Local 142, Amalgamated Clothing Workers [ACWA union seal], Coat Tailors, B'klyn, NY
Scope and Contents
Cream stitching on red background with laurel leaves under seal. Gold braid around edges, tassels on side ropes. Fringe at scalloped bottom, hung from sleeve at top
Box 9
Canvas and Pad Makers U (over older text?) of United Brotherhood of Tailors, Local 153 (over older#), Our [union label] Label UGW of A, Affil. With AF of L, Org. July 28, 1910 [over other date] New York
Scope and Contents
Cream stitching on red background, fringed overskirt and bottom edge, decorative designs. Tassels at bottom. Hung from loops at top
Box 10
Pants Pressers Union, Local 40 [clasped hands], ACW of A [flat iron], Org. May 1907
Scope and Contents
Cream stitching on red background. Dark gold braid around edges. Fringe at over skirt and bottom (mostly missing). Hangs by sleeve.
Box 11
Greater New York Coat Makers [union seal], Local No. 25, Re-Organized April 25, 1932
 1932
Scope and Contents
Meant to be framed. No edging. Outline with gold braid on red background in traditional banner shape with decorative designs. Very light weight.
Box 12
New York Joint Board, ACW of A [union label], Organized 1915, New York
Scope and Contents
Cream stitching on red background, NY Jt Bd on orange background (covering old stitching?). STITCHED and Reworked OVER older United Garment Workers (UGW of A) organized 1892- banner
Box 13
Greater New York Coat Makers [union seal], Local NO. 25, Re-Organized April 25, 1932
Scope and Contents
Older true-banner version of #11. Gold stitching on red background, gold braid around edges, decorative stitching, fringe at over skirt and scalloped bottom. Hung by loops. BACK Sanitary Union Label, 993 or 998
Box 14
Sheepskin, Leather & Outerwear [ACTWU seal], Local 17, Org. 1932
Scope and Contents
Gold writing on red background. White seal in center. ?Nylon?. Gold fringe at bottom. Hangs from sleeve at top.
Box 15
Italian Coat Maker Union, Local 63 [clasped hands], ACW of A, Org. 23 April 1913
 1913
Scope and Contents
Meant to be framed. No edging. Gold braid outlines traditional banner shape on pink background. Image 0160 in frame.
Box 16
New York Journeymen Tailors [eagle with American shield] Protective and Benevolent Union Organized 1862 / [back] - Presented By the Ladies of the New York Journeymen Tailors Protective and Benevolent Union August 7[?], 1887
Scope and Contents
Cream stitching on blue-green background. Gold braid around edges. Fringe at bottom. Hung from sleeve at top (added later?) / [back]- Cream stitching on cream background with pale gold, red and brown oak and fern branches, nuts and berries Red felt hanging sleeve added later, some added fabric and stitching roughly added long ago to control losses and tears.