Trade Card: M. Hurwitz, First Class Family Shoe Store, New York, New York

This trade card advertises M. Hurwitz's "First Class Family Shoe Store." The front of the card features a large, vibrant lithograph of the American eagle and shield, a patriotic symbol representing quality and national pride. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name, type of goods, and the address: 15 Hester Street, cor. Suffolk Street, New York. The back of the card is blank. The imagery and style suggest a late 19th-century origin.

Associated People/Businesses

• M. Hurwitz (Firm)
• HURWITZ, M.

Geography

• New York City

Subjects

• Shoe stores
• Advertising cards
• Bald eagle

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 18, Page 6