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Trade Card: Globe Clothing House, Des Moines, Iowa
This trade card for the Globe Clothing House in Des Moines, Iowa, features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a basket overflowing with flowers. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of springtime freshness and associate the clothing store with positive emotions and beauty. The style suggests it was likely produced in the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. The card belonged to the Hirsch Brothers, specifically Leopold Hirsch, whose business failed in 1893 after 20 years in operation. He was buried in a Hebrew Cemetery.
Associated People/Businesses
- Globe Clothing House
- Hirsch Brothers / Hirsch, Leopold
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Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 62