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STEN, Arthur G. Kristiania (Oslo), Norway, Sept. 22, 1880--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 19, 1954) The business value of displaying goods in store windows did not develop before the mid-19th century. Harry Gordon Selfridge, an employee of Chicago's Marshall Field Department Store, was considered the pioneer of using large window displays. As their ability to attract customers was recognized, more and more store windows were even lighted at night. (1)
"Window shopping" became a new and popular phrase.
Among the disciples of Selfridge was Arthur Sten, described in the 1910 census as a "window maker" for a local dry goods store. (2)