Location February 1950:

Phil Samstag, Inc.
171 Madison Avenue
New York 16, N.Y.

Chicago: 36 So. State St.

San Francisco: 833 Market St.

The relationship between Hesslein-Samstag, Inc. Hesslein-SamstagInc and Phil Samstag, Inc. as of February 1950 is currenyl unknown. 2/25/09

The 1950's

The HANDBAGS column of the February 1950 issue of "Handbags and Fashion Accessories," included this example of Samstag's output, page 72 .

"ROOMY SATCHEL has extra pocket on outside, with glove space in back. In saddle leather, with gold trim. By Samstag."

Display ad February 1950 issue of "Handbags and Fashion Accessories," page 73

LADY FLAIR Elegance without Extravagance
Leather Handbags to retail about $7.95
In all Fashion Colors
Distinctive Leather Lined Patents and Straws at about $4.95

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