Trade Card: W. B. Shively, Misses' Corsets, Portland, Oregon

This trade card advertises W. B. Shively, a retailer of Misses' Corsets, and features a charming illustration of a young girl in a blue hat and blue and white dress. The image is likely from the late 19th century. The front of the card features the words "BALLS MISSES CORSETS" prominently displayed beneath the image. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement. [By 1898, Meier & Frank, where Shively likely sold his goods, was 'One of America’s Great Stores,’ the fourth largest department store in the country.]

Associated People/Businesses

• W. B. Shively
• Meier & Frank
• MEIER, (Aaron) / FRANK, (Emil) / SHIVELY, W.B.

Geography

• Portland

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Corsets
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 4, Page 11