Trade Card for R. Ballerstein & Co.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co. located at 360 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card is a vibrant green and features a striking illustration of an Asian woman dressed in traditional clothing. She stands in a garden setting, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of exoticism and beauty, typical of late 19th-century representations of Asian cultures. The back of the card is blank.

Associated People/Businesses

• R. Ballerstein & Co.
• BALLERSTEIN, R.

Geography

• Hartford

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Textile industry
• Dress accessories
• Racism against Asians
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 9, Page 18