Trade Card: J. Levy's, Augusta, Wisconsin

This is one of a set of three trade cards advertising J. Levy's store in Augusta, Wisconsin. The front of the card depicts a boy holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card features an advertisement that reads, "The Best Place to Trade at... J. Levy's...always patronize a Live Merchant.... Augusta, Wisconsin." The image on the front suggests a focus on appealing to customers with a friendly, approachable image. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin, consistent with the circa 1885 dating. Augusta, Wisconsin, at the time, was a small town with a population of less than 2,000, suggesting that J. Levy's was a prominent local business.

Associated People/Businesses

• J. Levy's (Firm)
• Levy, J.

Geography

• Augusta

Subjects

• Advertising cards
• Advertising
• Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 8