Trade Card: D. Hartfield, Star Braid Dry Goods, New York City

This trade card advertises D. Hartfield, a dry goods store established for 21 years at 326 Bleecker Street in New York City. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a child gleefully riding a sled made entirely of thread, with a butterfly perched nearby. This whimsical image likely represents the "Star Braid" product line, as advertised in the text at the top of the card. The back of the card features a fuller advertisement, emphasizing the store's longevity with the tagline, "The Old Reliable Stand." The back is not blank. The design style and imagery suggest the card dates from the late 19th century.

Associated People/Businesses

• D. Hartfield (Firm)
• HARTFIELD, D.

Geography

• New York City

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Advertising cards
• Children in art
• Dry Goods

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 27, Page 13