Trade Card: H. Liebes & Co., Alaska Seal Fur Merchants, San Francisco

This trade card advertises H. Liebes & Co., Alaska Arctic Seal Fur Merchants, located at 133, 135, 137 & 139 Post Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a striking color photograph of a woman in a luxurious fur coat. The image is a high-quality print showcasing a fashionable woman and her attire, creating a strong visual advertisement for their high-end furs. The business name and address are clearly visible on the card. The back of the card is blank, except for a newspaper clipping from the *San Francisco Call*, March 2, 1898, announcing the death of Herman Liebes, founder of the company. The clipping details Liebes’s life, career achievements, and the success of his business, noting its participation in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and its significant role in the Alaska fur trade.

Associated People/Businesses

• H. Liebes & Co.
• Liebes, H.

Geography

• San Francisco

Subjects

• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards
• Fur trade

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 13