Trade Card: J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys, one playing a horn and the other seemingly dancing with a turtle. The style is lighthearted and playful, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising. Below the illustration, the text identifies the store as "Progress Boot and Shoe Store" and provides the address as "236 Locust St." The back of the card contains a full advertisement, including an extended advertising poem. The imagery and text suggest a focus on attracting customers with a humorous, memorable design.

Associated People/Businesses

• J. Rothschild (Firm)
• ROTHCHILD, J.

Geography

• Columbia

Subjects

• Shoe stores
• Clothing trade
• Advertising cards
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 39, Page 18