[Step Back in Time at Frank Ellis General Store]

One of 8 photographs in the series: General Stores available on this site.

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Transport yourself to a bygone era with this captivating photo of Frank Ellis General Store. The store's vintage charm is embodied by the presence of an elderly gentleman, sporting a cap, amidst a treasure trove of nostalgic items. From an assortment of hats hanging overhead to an array of wooden items and scarves, the store evokes a sense of nostalgia and the essence of a traditional general store. In the background, a visitor quenches his thirst while taking in the timeless ambiance of this historic establishment.

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Mallory, Randy November 1992.

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  • Main Title: [Step Back in Time at Frank Ellis General Store]
  • Series Title: General Stores

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Transport yourself to a bygone era with this captivating photo of Frank Ellis General Store. The store's vintage charm is embodied by the presence of an elderly gentleman, sporting a cap, amidst a treasure trove of nostalgic items. From an assortment of hats hanging overhead to an array of wooden items and scarves, the store evokes a sense of nostalgia and the essence of a traditional general store. In the background, a visitor quenches his thirst while taking in the timeless ambiance of this historic establishment.

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1 photograph : col. ; digital

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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  • November 1992

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Mallory, Randy. [Step Back in Time at Frank Ellis General Store], photograph, November 1992; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1980232/: accessed May 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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