Trade Card for M. I. Frank's Clothing House

This trade card advertises M. I. Frank's Clothing House, located at 52 State Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a lively illustration of boys playing baseball, capturing the spirit of the game. The card is an early example of a trade card using this type of illustration. [Moses I. Frank ran the clothing store and was listed in many of the Albany City Directories. His father, Leidon Frank (also a dry goods merchant), is listed in Albany census records along with his father, Leiden Frank, and brother, Isadore Frank. Moses I. Frank was born in Germany.]

Associated People/Businesses

• M. I. Frank (Firm)
• FRANK, M. (Moses) I.

Geography

• Albany

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Textile industry
• Baseball
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 24, Page 7