Trade Card - Mrs. H. Loewenthal, Philadelphia, circa 1885

This trade card advertises Mrs. H. Loewenthal's "Continental Ladies' Suit Store," located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The card promotes children's clothes, ladies' underwear, and suits. The front features a vibrant, colorful illustration of pink and red flowers with green foliage and a blue ribbon/bow. The text includes prominent ornate Victorian-style lettering for "SUIT STORE," flanked by decorative asterisks, while other business details are presented in a more standard but decorative serif font. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Mrs. H. Loewenthal (Proprietor)
• Loewenthal, Mrs. H.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Clothing
• Retail trade
• Women's clothing
• Children's clothing
• Underwear
• Suits
• Trade cards
• Advertisements
• Floral
• Graphics
• Lithography
• 19th Century
• Victorian Era
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 11