All over New York, faded signage from past eras lingers on the sides of buildings, reminding us of the city’s long industrial history.
This building housed Griffon Cutlery Works, which was founded in 1888. Griffon manufactured razors, nail files and all kinds of scissor, including nippers, Ladies’ Button Hole, embroidery, poultry, barber, and nose.
Griffon moved offices a few times. First, it was located on Broadway, then on lower Fifth Avenue, then in this West 19th Street building. The company occupied this building from 1920-1968.
This sign is probably from the 1920’s. Evidence of its 1940’s name change from Griffon Cutlery Works to Griffon Cutlery Corp. is evidenced in the painted-over correction. I wonder if anyone would hire that sign painter today.
faded sign, Manhattan, New York City, New York
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