Old New York Socks
Description: C. 1920 print promoting Staten Island, New York. The print with a map of Staten Island with locations for proposed subway lines, ferry locations and railroad lines. The top of the print with a quote from George William Curtis " God Might have made a more beautiful place than Staten Island, but He never did ". The bottom of the print printed with " Most healthful place for homes, most desirable for commercial purposes ".
Description: This vibrant graffiti-style "Brooklyn" design embodies the raw energy of New York’s street art scene, blending urban culture with bold, creative expression. Perfect for anyone from Brooklyn or those who love hip hop, rap, and graffiti art, this is a must-have gift for fans of the classic old-school vibe and urban streetwear.
Description: This vibrant graffiti-style "Queens" design embodies the raw energy of New York’s street art scene, blending urban culture with bold, creative expression. Perfect for anyone born in Queens or those who love hip hop, rap, and graffiti art, this is a must-have gift for fans of the classic old-school vibe and urban streetwear.
Description: Chumley's was a historic pub and former speakeasy at 86 Bedford Street, between Grove and Barrow Streets, in the West Village neighborhood of Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York City. It was established in 1922 by the socialist activist Leland Stanford Chumley, who converted a former blacksmith's shop near the corner of Bedford and Barrow Streets into a Prohibition-era drinking establishment. The speakeasy became a favorite spot for influential writers, poets, playwrights, journalists, and activists, including members of the Lost Generation and the Beat Generation movements.
Description: "Slow and low, that is the tempo" is a classic phrase from the hip hop group The Beastie Boys, first used in their 1986 hit song "Slow and Low". As label partners on Def Jam with Run DMC at the time, the phrase quickly became a part of the hip hop lexicon, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a consistent beat and pace in rap music. The Beastie Boys were pioneers in the hip hop genre, blending rock and rap to create a new and innovative sound that resonated with audiences around the world. The phrase "Slow and low, that is the tempo" has since become synonymous with the group, representing their unique style and creative approach to hip hop music. Today, it remains a powerful and evocative phrase
Description: Jack Dempsey's Broadway Restaurant, known popularly as Jack Dempsey's, was a restaurant located in the Brill Building on Broadway between 49th Street and 50th Streets in Manhattan, New York City. Owned by world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey, the restaurant originally opened for business as Jack Dempsey's Restaurant on Eighth Avenue and 50th Street, directly across from the third Madison Square Garden, in 1935. Most nights would find Dempsey's famous proprietor on hand to greet guests, sign autographs, pose for pictures, and hold court with people from all walks of life.
