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Trade Card: Edwin C. Burt, Fine Shoes, New York City

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt, purveyor of fine shoes. The front of the card depicts a caricature: a woman is being carried in a shoe by two young African American men. This imagery is likely meant to be humorous, but also reflects the racist attitudes prevalent during this period. The back of the card displays an 1880 calendar. The card was presented by Samuel Cohn in New York City.

Associated People/Businesses

Edwin C. Burt (Firm)
Cohn, Samuel

Geography

New York City

Subjects

Shoes
Clothing trade
Advertising cards
Caricatures and cartoons
Racism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 13