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Trade Card: Shoneman Brothers, Cheap Trimming Store, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises the Shoneman Brothers' trimming store located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a delivery person carrying a basket down a city street, suggesting the business offered delivery services. The text on the front states, "WELL KNOWN CHEAP TRIMMING STORE, 116, 118, & 120 & 122 N. 8TH STREET." The back of the card contains a more complete advertisement, offering further details about their goods and services. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a date in the late 19th century, consistent with the 1881 date provided.

Associated People/Businesses

Shoneman Brothers
SHONEMAN BROS.

Geography

Philadelphia

Subjects

Advertising cards
Dressmaking
Clothing and dress
Retail trade

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 37, Page 12