Greetings Card : Lipton Meets Walker
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Lipton Meets Walker
SIR THOMAS JOHNSTONE LIPTON (right), tea millionaire, born in Scotland to Irish parents, seen here meeting Jimmie Walker, the Irish-American Mayor of New York, USA. Date: 1850 - 1931
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Media ID 14299628
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1850 1931 Born Johnstone Lipton Mayor Meeting Meets Millionaire Parents Walker Jimmie
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Add a touch of history to your greetings with our unique Lipton Meets Walker card from Media Storehouse. This exquisite design features an iconic meeting between Scottish-born tea magnate, Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, and Jimmie Walker, the Irish-American Mayor of New York, captured in a rare photograph from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive. Perfect for celebrating international friendships or business connections, this beautifully crafted card is a must-have for history enthusiasts and collectors alike. Express your warmest wishes in classic style with Media Storehouse's vintage greetings cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph, Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton (1850-1931), the Scottish-born tea millionaire, is seen shaking hands with Jimmie Walker (b. 1866), the Irish-American Mayor of New York City, in an undated image from the early 20th century. Both men, dressed in formal attire, exude an air of confidence and authority, reflecting their significant roles in their respective communities. Born to Irish parents in Glasgow, Scotland, Lipton made his fortune in the tea industry, establishing the Lipton Tea Company in 1890. He revolutionized the tea trade by introducing direct purchasing from plantations, which allowed him to sell tea at lower prices than his competitors. Lipton's business acumen and innovative marketing strategies made him a household name and a tea industry titan. Jimmie Walker, on the other hand, rose to prominence in American politics as the Mayor of New York City from 1922 to 1925. Walker, who was born in the United States to Irish immigrants, was a member of the Democratic Party and served as a member of the New York State Assembly before being elected mayor. During his tenure, he focused on improving the city's infrastructure, including the construction of new schools, parks, and bridges. The meeting between Lipton and Walker is a fascinating snapshot of two influential men from different backgrounds and industries coming together. The image not only highlights the global reach of Lipton's tea empire but also underscores the importance of the Irish diaspora in both Scotland and the United States during this period. This photograph is a testament to the interconnectedness of the world in the 1920s and 1930s and the remarkable achievements of these two remarkable men.
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