Trade Card for Morris Myers, The Clothier

This trade card advertises Morris Myers, a clothier located at 16 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card displays an illustration of a figure, possibly Don Quixote, in a dark blue suit, a light-colored cravat, and a white-feathered hat, standing in a street setting. The figure stands on a stone pavement surrounded by ornate, brick buildings. The buildings are depicted in the background. The image is reminiscent of the Spanish romance of the 17th century by Miguel de Cervantes, _Don Quixote_. [Morris Myers, a prominent clothier in Philadelphia, was listed in the _Jewish Encyclopedia_ of 1906]. The back of the card displays the advertisement for the business.

Associated People/Businesses

• Morris' Myers (Firm)
• Myers, Morris

Geography

• Philadelphia

Subjects

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

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 35, Page 17