Some of the content on this page was edited by or generated with AI. Learn More. See an error? Email Us

Trade Card: Al. Baumgarten, Salvator Export Beer, Freeport, Illinois

This is one of two trade cards in this record. The front of the card features a caricature depicting the wooing of two Black twins. The imagery is racially insensitive and stereotypical. The illustration style appears to be from the late 19th century. The back of the card (second image) is a full advertisement for Al. Baumgarten's business, detailing beer delivery services and potentially other beverages, including mineral water. The full advertisement on the back of the card includes details about the delivery of mineral water.

Associated People/Businesses

Al. Baumgarten (Firm)
BAUMGARTEN, AL.

Geography

Freeport

Subjects

Beer industry
Liquor industry
Advertising cards
Caricatures and cartoons

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 10, Page 34