Trade Cards of Isaac Rothschild, One Price Clothier & Merchant Tailor, Davenport, Iowa

Two trade cards for Isaac Rothschild's clothing business in Davenport, Iowa. The cards, circa 1885, depict country scenes and roses and advertise his services as "The One Price Clothier & Merchant Tailor" at the corner of 2nd and Brady Streets. The collection includes biographical information about Isaac Rothschild (1844-post 1914), his family, business successes, and a notable robbery of his residence in 1895. Isaac Rothschild was born in Landkreis Freudenstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany and entered the clothing business in Davenport in 1863. He married Rosa Auerbach in 1871. He remained in business until approximately 1899 when he filed for bankruptcy. He later worked for other clothing businesses.

Associated People/Businesses

• Isaac Rothschild (Firm)
• Rothschild, Isaac

Geography

• Davenport

Subjects

• Advertising cards
• Jewish merchants
• Nineteenth century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 13|Arc.MS.56