Trade Card: S. I. Freeman, King of the Clothiers, Hartford, Connecticut

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman, a clothier in Hartford, Connecticut, who proclaims himself the "King of the Clothiers." The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man being chased by a dog, with the caption "The Dog I Left Behind." The style suggests a humorous approach to advertising. The back of the card is fully covered with additional advertising text providing more information about the business. The business's address is also listed on the front: 14 & 16 Asylum Street, Hartford.

Associated People/Businesses

• S. I. Freeman
• FREEMAN,

Geography

• Hartford

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 9, Page 36