Trade Card: M. Oppenheimer, Ball's Corsets, Milton, Pennsylvania


This trade card advertises Ball's Corsets at M. Oppenheimer's store in Milton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a woman with a cherub kissing her. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of beauty and femininity, associating these qualities with the corsets. The back of the card shows a full advertisement. The style of the illustration and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin.


Associated People/Businesses

  • M. Oppenheimer (Firm)
  • Oppenheimer, M.

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 40, Page 5