Photograph of George A. Schastey & Co., 1681-1683 Broadway

Subject George A. Schastey & Co. American

ca. 1885

Not on view

In 1885, Schastey moved his showroom uptown from its original location near Union Square to follow the migration of his clients toward more fashionable midtown addresses. This photograph shows the facade of the Schastey & Co. showroom, located at 1681–1683 Broadway, near West Fifty-Third Street. As noted on the signage, Schastey’s firm provided a complete range of decorating services and goods, in addition to the traditional furniture offerings of a cabinetmaker.

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Title: Photograph of George A. Schastey & Co., 1681-1683 Broadway
Subject: George A. Schastey & Co. (American, New York, 1873–1897)
Date: ca. 1885
Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Photograph
Dimensions: 10 × 7 1/2 in. (25.4 × 19.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Paul Manganaro, 2016
Object Number: 2016.631.1
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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