Press enter after choosing selection

H. Randall

H. Randall image
Parent Issue
Day
17
Month
February
Year
1892
Copyright
Public Domain
OCR Text

Is proprietor of the popular and attractive establishment at No. 30 East Hurón street, where he is prominently engaged in the line of artistic photograpby, and as dealer in art goods, artistic materials, pictures and frames, millinery, etc. Three en tire lloor?, 30 by 130 feet are here occupied,on the lower one of which may be fourid the office and salesroom, and a large stock of fine art goods, materials, bric-a-brac and all art wares, etc, besides portraits and engravings are here carried, while the display of framed and unframed pictures, including choice proof etchingK and engravings is considered as íine as can be seen in any city in the state. In his show window, are also on exhibition several nevv pictures, the latest productions of liis artistic genius, entitled "The Runaways,"" At the Matinee," and " Co Boss," which are certainly mi works of art, and a great Cifcdit t) his artistic ability. A beautiful marble bust of Winter adorns his showrooms. At the i ate convention of the Photographers Association of America 1 his was awarded to him as the first prize for his exhibit. The New York Critic and other leading magazines pay a high compliment, to Mr. Kandall's ability as an artist, and at the convention above mentioned, oiie picture of his production was acknowledged tobe the best photograph in the entire exhibition. A nuinber of liis photographs, cted by a committee, have also recently been hung permanently in the art galleries of Dres den. Germany, as samples of íine American photography. IÍÍH facilities enable him to execute in the best marnier all kinds of üil Paintings and portraits in India ink, Crayons, and Water colors; also the best quality of cabinets, etc, in which lie does a large business. His price for best cabinet work is only $3.50 per dozen. In addition to his (ine business in the line of art and photography he is also largely engaged in the line of art wares and bric-a-brac. carrying an elegant stock, including rich holiday, birthday, and wedding gifts oflioyal Worcester, Doulton. Limoges, and all choice makes ; also a large line of fans and foreign novelties. His picture framing departm t is on the third ñoor and the gentleman in charge is Mr. John Ohristian Allmendinger who has been with Mr. Randall for nine years. All kinds of picture framesj etc, are constantly kept on hand and skillfully made to order.J A prominent feature of his iness, however, is in the line of millinery, this department being located on the second floqr, and is presided over by Miss Anna Dit of this city and Miss Margurite McVay of Cleveland, Ohio, bot h of whom have had long experience in their line, and under their supervisión all kinds of millinery work are well and tastefully executed, while the assorlment of goods carried comprimes almost everything in the millinery line. Mr. Randall's personal supervisión is given to the business as a whole, and in the various departments he employs a forcé of seventeen skilied hands. His bookkeeper is Mr. I. Bartlett Bent (a gentleman of well-known ability) who has been with him since he established the above ljusiness in the city, about nine years ago. Since it.s inception the business oí' this honse has steadily increased in proportion and extent. till it now enjoys not only a large patronage in the city. but also from many portions of Washtenaw and adjoining counties, besides a fine custom trade trom different parts of Michigan and other states. By dealing honorably and reliably with his patrons in all instances, Mr. Randall has succeeded in acquiring an unexcelled reputation and growing trade, while he has here one of the finest art galleries to be found in the West.

Article

Subjects
Old News
Ann Arbor Courier