Trade Card: C. & M. Pretzfelder, General Merchandise, Greensboro, North Carolina

This trade card advertises the Greensboro, North Carolina, store of C. & M. Pretzfelder. The front of the card (Image 1) features a charming illustration of a teacup and flowers, suggesting a focus on domestic goods. The text on the card indicates a wide variety of merchandise for sale, including carpets, oil cloths, rugs, mats, dress goods, notions, fancy goods, clothing, hats, boots, and shoes. The back of the card (Image 2) is a full advertisement for the store, providing additional details about their offerings. [Morris Pretzfelder and his brother were early Jewish settlers in Greensboro, opening their business some time before 1885, as indicated by advertisements found in the Greensboro Patriot newspaper as early as 1853].

Associated People/Businesses

• C. & M. Pretzfelder
• Pretzfelder, M. (Morris) / Pretzfelder, C.

Geography

• Greensboro

Subjects

• General stores
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards
• Dry Goods

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 15