W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum

W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum This museum holds the original contents of a store that closed in 1949.
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This unique museum offers visitors a glimpse of life in rural Louisiana when townsfolk picked up their mail, bought groceries, shopped for notions and toys and caught up on the news

Pat & Melissa Hebert of Cow Island visited with us this weekend. It brought back many memories of the good ole' days!! T...
06/15/2026

Pat & Melissa Hebert of Cow Island visited with us this weekend. It brought back many memories of the good ole' days!! Thanks for coming!!

The term "diaper" actually referred to the actual fabric--a geometric, diamond-patterned white cotton or linen, rather t...
06/10/2026

The term "diaper" actually referred to the actual fabric--a geometric, diamond-patterned white cotton or linen, rather than the garment itself. In 1849, the invention of the safety pin revolutionized diapering, offering a secure, though sometimes precarious, way to fasten the cloth. In 1887, Maria Allen mass-produced the first commercial cloth diapers in the United States, usually made of cotton flannel or linen squares. In the 1930's and 1940's, WWII caused the rise of working mothers which prompted the boom of diaper services, which dropped off clean, sanitized diapers and picked up soiled ones. In the 40's Marion Donovan grew tired of wet bedding and sewed a leakproof cover out of a shower curtain. She invented "The Boater," the first waterproof diaper cover, which ultimately paved the way for modern disposables. And in 1950, the pre-folded diaper was invented, providing a pre-sewn, thicker middle panel for better absorbency. Around this time, snap-on fitted diapers began replacing safety pins.
The 21st century saw the rise of disposable diapers which gained massive market dominance in the 1960's and 1970's for their convenience. I'd love to know what the ladies back in the late 1800's would think about the new, improved disposable diapers!!!! Great invention if you ask me!!!!

A big thank you to Gracie Guillory from Church Point for bringing her grandkids to visit us at the W.H. Tupper General M...
06/09/2026

A big thank you to Gracie Guillory from Church Point for bringing her grandkids to visit us at the W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum. DeEtte, their tour guide, said the kids were so well mannered and enjoyed visiting with them and Miss Gracie!!

All the way from Paris, France!! Francois-Xavier Damase and Nicolas Mourgere took time out of their trip to Louisiana to...
06/07/2026

All the way from Paris, France!! Francois-Xavier Damase and Nicolas Mourgere took time out of their trip to Louisiana to visit us at the W.H. Tupper General Merchandise Museum. We sure enjoy visiting with our guests!!!!

It's time for THEN AND NOW! Founded in 1876, BVD revolutionized the underwear industry by shifting men away from bulky, ...
06/03/2026

It's time for THEN AND NOW! Founded in 1876, BVD revolutionized the underwear industry by shifting men away from bulky, full-body union suits to loose-fitting, two-piece garments. Named after its three New York founders-BRADLEY, VOORHEES, and DAY, BVD became so famous for its comfort that the initials became a generic term for all men's underwear. The company originally made women's bustles and heavy knitted garments. Soon, they adapted their breathable knot fabrics to create more comfortable long underwear for men and women. In 1908, the company was acquired by Erlanger Brothers. The company made history by introducing the two-piece, loose-fitting "athletic" undershirt and drawers. This replaced the tight, restricting wool undergarments of the era. BVD cemented its household name through brilliant marketing. Their famous advertising slogan, "Next to myself, I like BVD best," became a pop-culture staple. In the 1930's, they even launched a wildly successful line of swimwear fronted by Olympic swimmer and Tarzan actor Johnny Weissmuller. During the post-war era, BVD capitalized on the shift from undershirts to standalone T-shirts, and eventually introduced colorful "fashion" briefs for a younger, hip generation. After several decades of changing hands between companies like Atlas Underwear and Superior Mills, the BVD trademark was acquired by Fruit of the Loom in 1976. Today, Fruit of the Loom continues to market and distribute the BVD brand, particularly in international markets like Japan.

Thank you to the Kahl family from Jeanerette for visiting with us. We really enjoyed talking to your two very smart sons...
05/28/2026

Thank you to the Kahl family from Jeanerette for visiting with us. We really enjoyed talking to your two very smart sons! What a treat for us! Hope to see you all again!

THEN AND NOW.....Evening in Paris (Soir de Paris) was launched in 1928 by French cosmetics house Bourjois. Created by le...
05/27/2026

THEN AND NOW.....Evening in Paris (Soir de Paris) was launched in 1928 by French cosmetics house Bourjois. Created by legendary perfumer Ernest Beaux (the mastermind behind Chanel No. 5), it made luxury fragrance accessible to the masses and became a global sensation before being discontinued in the late 1960's. Originally retailing for as little as 65 cents, it became one of the most widely worn fragrances in the world. The fragrance is famous for its vibrant, cobalt-blue glass flacon designed by Jean Helleu. The intense blue bottle, paired with a silver label and stars, was designed to evoke a romantic midnight sky in Paris. The iconic blue bottles and cases matched the racing colors of the Wertheimer family, who owned Bourjois at the time. Bourjois occasionally released clear bottles featuring gold or silver details to offer a more upscale or "gilded" aesthetic. Top Notes of the perfume were violet and bergamot, Heart Notes were lilac, linden, clover, rose, and jasmine, and Base Notes were vetiver and styrax.
Despite selling millions of bottles, its popularity dwindled in the late 1960's, and the original scent was discontinued in 1969. In the early 1990's, Chanel reformulated and briefly relaunched the fragrance for a new generation.
The W.H. Tupper General Store has the Evening in Paris clear box set in their collection.

JHS Class of 63 alumni, Tooger Smith and his wife Charlotte from Bloomfield, TN, came by yesterday. DeEtte, one of our ...
05/27/2026

JHS Class of 63 alumni, Tooger Smith and his wife Charlotte from Bloomfield, TN, came by yesterday. DeEtte, one of our tour guides, said they were a lovely couple and enjoyed their visit. Thank you guys for coming by....

Let us never forget......
05/25/2026

Let us never forget......

Address

311 N Main Street
Jennings, LA
70546

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13378215500

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