Original WWII Dutch Chamber of Commerce file Maison de Bonneterie Kalverstraat Amsterdam 1921-1941 documenting aryanization of Jewish business

This original Dutch Chamber of Commerce file of Maison de Bonneterie documents a company archive dating from 1921 to 1941 and reflects the history of a well-known Amsterdam department store.The file originates from Amsterdam and contains official registrations and amendments recorded at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Amsterdam.Maison de Bonneterie, owned by the Jewish Cohen family, was located at Kalverstraat 183 in Amsterdam and also operated a branch in The Hague.The documents include several dated entries such as July 8, 1921, April 27, 1923, June 29, 1937 and May 28, 1941.The file outlines the company's activities as a retail business specializing in women's, girls' and boys' clothing, hosiery and related goods.Of particular historical importance is the entry dated May 28, 1941 referring to the decree of the Reich Commissioner of March 12, 1941.This entry marks the forced aryanization and confiscation of the Jewish-owned business during World War II in the Netherlands.The Cohen family managed to escape during the occupation via Paris, Portugal and Cuba to New York.During the war the business at Kalverstraat 183 was dismantled and looted under German control and many employees were affected.A total of 68 employees of the company did not survive the war.After liberation on May 5, 1945 the staff regained control of the building at Kalverstraat 183 and resumed operations.Article number: 18933