STEN, Arthur G. - Revision history

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	STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night. (1)		Ancestry: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98298133/arthur-g.-sten?_gl=116szqct_gcl_awR0NMLjE3MDM4NzIzNDIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JNXVXVHVacTFnd01WRkdSSEFSMndRUXRmRUFBWUFpQUFFZ0xaWF9EX0J3RQ.._gcl_dcR0NMLjE3MDM4NzIzNDIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JNXVXVHVacTFnd01WRkdSSEFSMndRUXRmRUFBWUFpQUFFZ0xaWF9EX0J3RQ.._gcl_auNjQ4NDQ3NTc1LjE3MDM4NzIxODE._gaMjYxNDc0NjUxLjE3MDM4NzIxODE._ga_4QT8FMEX30NmViMmYwOWYtYzk2MC00YjM4LWExODEtYzMwMGQwNjYxMzNiLjEzMS4xLjE3MDk1NzU2OTMuMTUuMC4w_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*NmViMmYwOWYtYzk2MC00YjM4LWExODEtYzMwMGQwNjYxMzNiLjMxMS4xLjE3MDk1NzU2OTMuMC4wLjA.

			STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo, Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night. (1)

	[[Image:printersink.png\|center\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://nycpast.org/2015/12/25/windows-shopping-and-christmas-past-nyc/]]		[[Image:printersink.png\|center\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://nycpast.org/2015/12/25/windows-shopping-and-christmas-past-nyc/]]
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	"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.		"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.

	Among the disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2) Such a store with large windows at this time might have been [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]], [[RIDER-WALLIS DRY GOODS COMPANY]], or [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. However, it is clear with the latter that his fame was established. By 1912 he was well-enough recognized to be quoted in ''The Dry Goods Reporter.''		Among the disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (Roshek's)(2) Such a store with large windows at this time might have been [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]], [[RIDER-WALLIS DRY GOODS COMPANY]], or [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. However, it is clear with the latter that his fame was established. By 1912 he was well-enough recognized to be quoted in ''The Dry Goods Reporter.''

	Women are guided and influenced by window displays, I believe,		Women are guided and influenced by window displays, I believe,
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	1. "Windows, Shopping, and Christmas Past, NYC," Online: https://nycpast.org/2015/12/25/windows-shopping-and-christmas-past-nyc/		1. "Windows, Shopping, and Christmas Past, NYC," Online: https://nycpast.org/2015/12/25/windows-shopping-and-christmas-past-nyc/

			2. Dubuque Deaths, ''Telegraph-Herald'', March 21, 1924, p. 12


	[[Category: Business Leader]]		[[Category: Business Leader]]

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	STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night. (1)		STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night. (1)

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	STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night. (1)		STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night. (1)

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	to her some need, past or future.		to her some need, past or future.
	A.G. Sten		A.G. Sten

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			1. "Windows, Shopping, and Christmas Past, NYC," Online: https://nycpast.org/2015/12/25/windows-shopping-and-christmas-past-nyc/


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Randylyon at 19:07, 10 May 2022

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	"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.		"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.

	Among the disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2) Such a store with large windows at this time might have been [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]], [[RIDER-WALLIS DRY GOODS]], or [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. However, it ~~was~~ with the latter that his fame was established. By 1912 he was well-enough recognized to be quoted in ''The Dry Goods Reporter.''		Among the disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2) Such a store with large windows at this time might have been [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]], [[RIDER-WALLIS DRY GOODS COMPANY]], or [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. However, it is clear with the latter that his fame was established. By 1912 he was well-enough recognized to be quoted in ''The Dry Goods Reporter.''

	Women are guided and influenced by window displays, I believe,		Women are guided and influenced by window displays, I believe,

Randylyon at 19:06, 10 May 2022

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	"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.		"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.

	Among the disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2)		Among the disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2) Such a store with large windows at this time might have been [[STAMPFER'S DEPARTMENT STORE]], [[RIDER-WALLIS DRY GOODS]], or [[ROSHEK'S DEPARTMENT STORE]]. However, it was with the latter that his fame was established. By 1912 he was well-enough recognized to be quoted in ''The Dry Goods Reporter.''

			Women are guided and influenced by window displays, I believe,
			in fully 80 per cent of their purchases.
			A.G. Sten, “Why Show Windows Appeal,”
			''The Dry Goods Reporter'', 1912.

			You ask me what there is about a store window that makes a
			woman irresistibly turn for inspection? I will tell you.
			The store window is a woman’s great ‘reminder.’ It recalls
			to her some need, past or future.
			A.G. Sten

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	"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.		"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.

	Among the ~~prime~~ disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2)		Among the disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2)

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	STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night.		STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night. (1)

	[[Image:printersink.png\|center\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://nycpast.org/2015/12/25/windows-shopping-and-christmas-past-nyc/]]		[[Image:printersink.png\|center\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://nycpast.org/2015/12/25/windows-shopping-and-christmas-past-nyc/]]

			"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.

			Among the prime disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2)

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	STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night.		STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night.

			[[Image:printersink.png\|center\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: https://nycpast.org/2015/12/25/windows-shopping-and-christmas-past-nyc/]]

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	STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954)		STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night.