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Trade Card - J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1885
This trade card, circa 1885, advertises John Kelly's Fine Shoes, which were exclusively sold at J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a decorative boot, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements, lush vines, and a butterfly, all set against a warm, patterned background. The text "John Kelly's Fine Shoes, Rochester, N.Y." is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso of the card provides details for J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, located at 565 Pearl Street in Cleveland, Ohio, presenting the information in bold, block-style lettering. **3.
Associated People/Businesses
- J. Berman
- John Kelly
- Berman, J.
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Shoes
- Boots
- Retail trade
- Footwear
- Advertising
- Trade cards
- Flowers
- Butterflies
- Decorative arts
- 19th Century
- Victorian Era
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Rochester, New York
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 9