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Trade Card: Edelstein Bros. Pawnbrokers, Queens, New York

This trade card advertises Edelstein Bros., pawnbrokers located at 2813 Jackson Ave. at Queens Plaza in New York. The front of the card depicts the traditional symbol of pawnbroking—three gold balls—arranged in a visually appealing manner. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card features a comical prayer, a humorous element likely intended to engage customers. The card also highlights the convenient location, mentioning accessibility via all subways, elevated trains, buses, and trolley cars. The text on the card indicates they were the "Oldest Established Pawnbrokers in Queens."

Associated People/Businesses

Edelstein Bros.
EDELSTEIN BROS.

Geography

New York City

Subjects

Pawnbroking
Jewish merchants
Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 18, Page 19