Trade Card: Altman & Co., Clothiers, Hatters, and Furnishers, Minneapolis, Minnesota

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., a clothing store located at 31 1/2 Washington Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child peeking out of a large Easter egg. The illustration is colorful, and the child's clothes are clearly visible. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement; however, the details of that advertisement are not visible in the provided image. [Altman & Co. opened in 1888 as a branch of a Buffalo, New York based wholesale and retail company owned by Isaac, Henry, and Julius Altman and David Rosenau. It was located on Washington Avenue near Nicollet Avenue. In February 1897, the store was sold to Frank G. Raichle, becoming "The Surprise Store"].

Associated People/Businesses

• Altman & Co.
• ALTMAN & CO.

Geography

• Minneapolis

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Easter
• Children in art
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 15, Page 11