Trade Card: Eppstein & Bach, Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods, Farmer City, Iowa


This trade card advertises Eppstein & Bach, purveyors of clothing and gents' furnishing goods, in Farmer City, Iowa. The front of the card features a striking image of an owl perched on a branch, set against a backdrop of a quarter moon and stars. The style suggests it was created sometime in the late 19th century. The illustration is likely related to "The Owl Shirt," which is advertised on the back of the card (the full advertisement is visible on the back). The back of the card is not blank; it contains a full advertisement for "The Owl Shirt."


Associated People/Businesses

  • Eppstein & Bach
  • Owl Shirt
  • EPPSTEIN / BACH

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 8, Page 17