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Caufield's Novelty
From a 1920s novelty shop to a nationwide theatrical distributor
Keran S Caufield, Sr got into the novelty business by way of a circuitous route.
An Irish immigrant, Caufield opened a
photography studio in Louisville, Ky., in 1920. Business was good and
there were usually a few people waiting their turn in the studio’s outer
office. Caufield, using the $15.00 he had received in an accident
settlement, bought some magic tricks. Practical jokes sold well in the
busy waiting room as patrons waited for their photos to be developed.
Soon the novelty business outpaced the photography business and he put
away his camera and opened Caufield’s Novelties.

The store’s magic tricks, practical
jokes and toys sold well even through the Depression years. While
novelties were not something people had to have, they were inexpensive
and lighthearted and the local public continued to purchase them,
despite the hard times.
Caufield's continued to grow and expand its mix of Holiday Decorations and
Seasonal merchandise with the continued dedication of the Caufield family and staff.
Today, Caufield's is one of the largest theatrical distributors in the
nation, actively stocking 1000’s of items. Caufields manufactures,
imports and
distributes merchandise to locations all over the United States and to a variety of countries abroad.
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the opportunity to add you to our century's worth of satisfied
customers.
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Our Best Wishes,
Management
Caufield’s Novelty, Inc.
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