Trade Card: J. Kohn & Son, "The Oldest Shoe House in the South," Montgomery, Alabama

This trade card advertises J. Kohn & Son, a shoe store established in 1849 and boasting the title of "The Oldest Shoe House in the South." The front of the card (Image 1) features text advertising the store's location: 6 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama. The back of the card (Image 2) features a lithograph of the store building. The illustration showcases a multi-story building, characteristic of commercial architecture from the late 19th century. The style of the building and the lithographic technique suggest a printing date consistent with the card's estimated creation date. The back of the card is not blank; it contains the lithograph of the store.

Associated People/Businesses

• J. Kohn & Son
• Kohn, J. / Kohn, Alfred A.

Geography

• Montgomery

Subjects

• Shoe stores
• Advertising cards
• Jewish merchants
• Clothing trade

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 13