Trade Card: Ellis Wolfson, Carpets, Cloths, and Furniture, Troy, New York

This trade card advertises Ellis Wolfson's store in Troy, New York, which sold carpets, cloths, and furniture. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts an ape or monkey seated on an ass or donkey. The text on the card clearly states the business name and address: Ellis Wolfson, 444 River Street, Troy, New York. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [A newspaper clipping on the back of the card notes that Ellis Wolfson was convicted of arson in 1885 and sentenced to seven years and six months in prison. The fire occurred in his store in March of that year. The clipping also mentions that Wolfson's father fainted after the sentencing.]

Associated People/Businesses

• Ellis Wolfson (Firm)
• WOLFSON, ELLIS

Geography

• Troy

Subjects

• Furniture industry and trade
• Carpets
• Advertising cards
• Dry Goods

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 30, Page 26