Subject: Childrens clothing

Billhead for Heavenrich, Hirschberg & Co., manufacturers of youths', boys' & children's clothing, located at 610, 612, & 614 Broadway, corner of Houston Street, New York City. Dated April 25, 1883. The bill is addressed to Mr. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY and details the purchase of items such as “youth's suits” and “jacket”. It notes the payment terms as “Net” with “note to your own order payable in New York or cash 10 days 2%. The billhead displays a decorative floral border at the top and bottom. The document includes a handwritten note on the top left corner. The bill is well organized and includes information on the business, buyer, date, items purchased, and total amount due.

Billhead - 3/3/1881 billhead Oestreicher & Meyer maker cloth hats children’s fancy turbans NYC. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

This broadside advertises "SEVEN BIG BARGAINS IN CHILDREN'S CLOAKS" from Perfection Cloak Co., located at 278-286 East Madison Street, Chicago, Ill. The item features seven distinct lithographic illustrations of young girls wearing different styles of cloaks, each accompanied by a brief description of the garment and its price (e.g., "Double Breasted Ulster, with adjust. back and vest. A splendid child cloak. Sizes 4 to 12. Price $1.90 each"). The advertisement emphasizes "OUR CHILDREN'S GARMENTS ARE ALL FULL LENGTHS" and includes decorative elements such as stylized lettering for "SEVEN BIG BARGAINS," ornate borders, and text encouraging comparison of "QUALITY, STYLE, PRICE" and noting "Prompt Shipments."

This pamphlet contains two full-page advertisements from a 1879 "Clothier and Hatter Periodical." One advertisement is for M. Sampter & Sons, located at 261 & 263 Canal Street, New York. It promotes their Spring and Summer 1879 collection of Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing, noting their recent move to more extensive quarters. The second advertisement is for Hammerslough Brothers, Wholesale Clothiers, located at 478, 480 & 482 Broadway, New York. It features their Spring and Summer stock of "Novelties" and highlights their specialization in "White Vests" made from various fabrics. Both advertisements feature bold, period-appropriate typography and decorative borders. The Hammerslough Brothers ad includes a distinctive illustrative logo with three stylized vests framed in an arch. 3.

This trade card for Bronner & Co. features a colorful chromolithographed image on the front depicting a young boy dressed as a Russian mail carrier, holding an envelope. To his right is a map of Russia with various cities marked, and below, a scene of a sleigh being pulled by horses through snow, alongside a coat of arms. The verso advertises clothing items available from Bronner & Co., listing "Mens' P. D. Alpaca Coats" for 25 cents, "all-wool Cassimere Suits" ranging from $5.50 to $9.00, "Childrens' Shirt Waists" for 20 cents, and "Suits" for $2.50. The card encourages potential customers to "EXAMINE OUR STOCK Before purchasing elsewhere." The text is printed in various sans-serif and serif fonts, clearly displaying the business name and its two locations.

This trade card advertises Charles Feder, a leading clothier located at 217 & 219 Main Street. The colorful illustration depicts a man (likely the proprietor or a salesman) showing a young boy, who is trying on a pair of pants, to a woman. An open armoire filled with clothing is visible in the background, along with a white cat on a table. The card includes the phrase "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." The business name and address are presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising materials. The verso of the card is blank. The card dates to circa 1885. **3.

This trade card advertises Charles Feder, a leading clothier located at 217 & 219 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1885. The colorful illustration on the card depicts a humorous scene inside a clothing store: a man (presumably a tailor or proprietor) helps a young boy try on a new suit, while an older man looks on with a smile, and a woman seated to the right, holding an umbrella, watches with an expression of surprise. The tagline below the image reads, "WHY JOHNNY I HARDLY KNOW YOU." The card features typical late 19th-century lithographic artwork with a detailed interior showing shelves of hats and clothing. The reverse side of the card is blank. **3.

This trade card advertises E. Nunes' Ten Per Cent. Clothing House, located at the Corner of Fifth and Germantown Avenue. The card details a range of clothing items available with "STRICTLY ONE PRICE," including various business suits, worsted suits, and pants, with prices ranging from 90 cents to $18.80. It also offers a full line of youths', boys', and children's clothing, such as children's knee pants for 60 cents and men's cotton stripe coats for 20 cents, stating that all goods are sold at ten per cent. above the cost of manufacture. The store hours are noted as open evenings until 10 o'clock and Saturdays until 12 o'clock. The recto of the card features a monochromatic red illustration of a young girl in a hat reaching for apples on a tree, with a basket on the ground. **3.

This trade card advertises Harry Jacobs, "The Popular Clothier and Hatter" located in Salem, New York. The card promotes a variety of merchandise including Men's, Youth's, Boys' & Children's Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, and a full line of Fall and Winter Overcoats. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration printed in red ink, depicting two young girls sharing an umbrella, likely an appeal to families and a nod to the practical uses of their clothing and accessories. **3.

This trade card advertises J. Winter & Co., a clothing business located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a Merchant Tailor Department and "Ready Made Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing," emphasizing their variety, quality, and low prices. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration within a decorative frame, depicting a swallow in flight against a sky, surrounded by white flowers, berries, and foliage, typical of late 19th-century chromolithography. The reverse side provides additional promotional text in varied typography. **3.

This trade card for Julius Cosel, a New York Clothier, advertises his businesses located in Youngstown, Ohio; Warren, Ohio; and Newcastle, Pennsylvania, dating to approximately 1885. The card features a black and white illustration showing a man (likely a tailor or salesman) fitting a young boy's trousers, while a woman (presumably the boy's mother) stands by. A cat is perched on a table in the background. The caption "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." is prominently displayed at the bottom. The card also notes "Compliments of JULIUS COSEL. New York Clothier" with the branch locations. The imagery and text are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising trade cards.

A colorful trade card for Kaufmann & Bro's, "The One Price Clothiers," located at 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA. The front features a charming illustration of two young boys, one appearing as a salesman holding a coat and the other, elegantly dressed in a top hat and coat, contemplating the garment. The back of the card serves as a detailed advertisement for their "Reliable One Price. Men's, Boy's and Children's Clothing House," offering coats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, and specializing in merchant tailoring. The advertisement notes they deal in both wholesale and retail, emphasizing "Fair Dealing, One Price to All." Some damage is visible on the card, particularly on the verso.

This trade card advertises Machol & Son, a clothing and gent's furnishing goods retailer located at 16 Bank Street, opposite Metropolitan Hotel, in New London, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a man confined in stocks, set against a backdrop of several buildings, likely representing a town square or street scene. The text below the illustration reads, "We keep in Stock a fine lot of CLOTHING, AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, Machol & Son, 16 BANK STREET, Opposite Metropolitan Hotel." The reverse side of the card announces a "Great Reduction!" of "15 to 25 per cent Below Market Prices on MEN'S BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S FIRST CLASS CLOTHING." The typography uses bold, prominent lettering typical of advertising from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a fine clothing establishment in New York. The front of the card features a colorful illustration depicting a smiling Black woman holding a crying white baby, standing behind a white picket fence. The business name, "Max Stadler & Co., Fine Clothing," and two New York addresses (565, 567 Broadway, Corner Prince St.; 619, 621 Eighth Ave., Corner Fortieth St.) are printed on a white sheet draped over the fence. The reverse side advertises "10,000 Choice Books, Handsomely Bound, Artistically Illustrated, to be GIVEN AWAY!" to every purchaser of a boys' or child's suit or overcoat. It highlights Max Stadler & Co. as an "old established house" offering the "largest assortment of Fine Clothing in the City" at "ONE PRICE, and that the very lowest," with "Satisfaction Guaranteed or the Money refunded." The card features typical late 19th-century trade card design with a prominent illustration and detailed text. 3.

A colorful trade card for Mrs. H. Loewenthal's Continental Ladies' Suit Store, located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The store specialized in ladies' suits, children's clothes, and ladies' underwear. The card features an ornate Victorian-style design with a vibrant sprig of blue, orange, and red flowers with green leaves, adding a decorative touch to the advertisement. 3.

This is a trade card for Mrs. H. Loewenthal's Continental Ladies' Suit Store, located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The card advertises ladies' suits, children's clothes, and ladies' underwear. The design features a decorative floral corner with two prominent pink and red roses and green foliage.

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.

This two-tone trade card, printed in brown and blue/green, advertises Polack's clothing store, located at 213 and 215 North Fifth Street in St. Louis. The card promotes the sale of men's, boy's, youth's, and children's clothing. The front features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a hat, sitting on the grass next to a white picket fence with flowers, playing with a doll. The verso of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Roos Bro's, a business specializing in men's, boy's, and children's clothing, as well as gent's furnishing goods. The card lists two locations: 35 & 37, Kearny Street S.W. cor. Post, San Francisco, and a branch house at 22, South C. Street, Virginia City, Nevada. The front of the card features a vibrant, colorful illustration centered around a Spanish theme, including a Spanish flag, various medals, and coins. A detailed drawing of the "Vue du Palais Royal" (Royal Palace) in Madrid, Spain, is prominently displayed, alongside text indicating "Espagne" and referencing "Drapeaux, Armes, Monnaies, Décorations" (Flags, Arms, Coins, Decorations). The business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. 3.

This colorful trade card for Roos Bro's, a clothing and furnishing goods store, features an illustration of two jovial, costumed figures (resembling elves or children) holding oversized French coins – one a 5 Francs coin dated 1874, and the other a 50 Centimes coin. The card advertises Men's, Boy's, and Children's Clothing, and Gent's Furnishing Goods. The main business is located at 35 & 37 Kearny Street SW cor. Post in San Francisco, with a branch house at 22 South C. Street in Virginia City, Nevada. The front of the card also includes the French slogan "UNE BELLE GROSSE CAISSE EN ARGENT" (A beautiful large silver chest) and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name.

This trade card promotes Schnurman, Roth & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at Anchor Clothing Hall, 719 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA. The card emphasizes "CHILDREN'S CLOTHING A SPECIALTY." The design features ornate Victorian-style typography, including decorative borders and varied script fonts. A prominent red logo in the center depicts an anchor, a pair of trousers, and a telescope with a banner reading "TRADE."

A decorative trade card for Stern & Sonneborn, a clothing business in Paterson, N. J. The front features a colorful illustration of a young girl with curly hair and a red headband, enclosed in an ornate circular border, surrounded by a bouquet of red and yellow pansies tied with a blue ribbon. The business name and address, "217 & 219 Main St., PATERSON, N. J.," are printed below. The reverse side is an advertisement announcing a "FALL OPENING!" with a "Great assortment of the Latest Styles in Men's, Youth's, Boys' & Children's CLOTHING" and a "new stock of FALL AND WINTER OVERCOATS." It also states that Stern & Sonneborn are "Successors to CHARLES FEDER." The card exhibits visual features typical of late 19th-century advertising, including a colorful lithographic image and detailed text. 3.

This trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a boys' retail department located at 440 Washington Street, corner of Summer Street, in Boston. The card features a brightly colored pheasant with a long tail. The back of the card includes more information about the business.

This trade card advertises A. Spangenthal, a ladies and children's outfitter located at 119 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys in costume carrying a girl in a playpen. The illustration has a yellow and green color scheme. The back of the card is filled with an advertisement.

This trade card for A. Weitzenkorn & Sons advertises children's clothing. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl at the seashore. They appear to be playing by the water's edge, with the girl carrying a bucket and the boy holding a shovel. The background features a blue sky with puffy clouds, and the ocean. The back of the card contains the business's full advertisement, offering an assortment of children's clothing.

This trade card advertises Adolph Heller, a manufacturer of ladies' and children's clothing located at 21 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a single red rose with a green stem and leaves on a plain background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Astrich's Palace of Fashion located at 737 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a winter scene with children playing in the snow. The scene is very colorful and features a variety of figures: two boys with sleds, a girl with a doll, and a girl in a red coat and white boots holding onto a small wooden sleigh. One of the boys has a red hat and the other a blue one. There are two small dogs behind them and a house with a snowy roof in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Borgenski's, a clothing store located at 458 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a child's head peeking out from a tambourine, surrounded by red roses. The front of the card includes a full advertisement, highlighting the store's one-price policy for ladies', gents', misses', and children's clothing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Dreyfus, a clothing store located at 179 The Strand, Rondout, New York. The front of the card features a colorful butterfly with flowers. [Dreyfus was also a secretary of Temple Emanuel.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Dreyfus, a clothing store located at 179 The Strand, Rondout, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of flowers and a bee. The text 'Children's Clothing a Specialty' is also prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, one of four, advertises E. Dreyfus, a clothing retailer located at 179 The Strand in Rondout, New York. The card emphasizes a focus on children's clothing, stating 'CHILDREN CLOTHING A SPECIALTY' and featuring a floral design of roses on leaves. The back of the card is blank.

The front of this trade card features a charming illustration of a mother and her children. The children are depicted playing in a garden or park setting, while the mother looks on. The back of the card lists the business's location at the corner of Fifth and Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia. The card also includes a full advertisement detailing the products and services offered by the business. This card is printed on thick, cardstock-like paper and features a yellow-orange border, while the main body of the card is white.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a clothing store located on Eighth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets in New York City. The front of the card depicts two fashionably dressed women and a child. The illustration suggests the store catered to women and children's clothing needs. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for suits or cloaks.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a clothing store located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. The front of the card depicts a boy and a girl chatting on a terrace. They are dressed in fashionable clothing. The back of the card advertises 'Princess Jackets' in all colors.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a Philadelphia retailer specializing in handkerchiefs, scarfs, ties, and children's clothing. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of children ice-skating on a frozen lake in a snowy landscape. One child wears a red jacket, one wears a blue jacket, and another wears a brown jacket, all with warm hats and mittens. The card also highlights that the store is located at 113 & 115 N. 8th and 733 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldstein Brothers, clothiers, located at 183 & 185 Eighth Avenue, between 19th and 20th Streets, New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two young boys fishing from a rock in a stream. They are wearing clothing that appears to be the product sold by Goldstein Brothers, as the boys have a gentlemanly appearance. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises James Rothschild, a clothing manufacturer located at 477 Eighth Avenue, corner of 34th Street, New York. The front of the card displays a photograph of machinery, likely from Rothschild's manufacturing facility. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business, including details about its offerings and services.

This trade card advertises Johnston & Goodman, a retailer of misses' and children's cloaks and suits located at 360 Broadway, New York, New York. The front of the card features the business name and address in bold, sans-serif text with an ornate decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the clothing business of Julius Saul, located in Troy, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of children on a beach. One child is wearing a yellow dress and another a blue dress, both with white pinafores. The children are holding buckets and shovels. The background features a body of water, sand, and rocks. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the London & Liverpool Clothing House, located at Third Street and Northampton Avenue in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a color lithograph depicting two gentlemen. One wears a monocle and carries a cane. The other uses a compass, suggesting an architect. [The business was operated by J. Refowitch, who remained a leading men's clothing store in Bethlehem until the 1940s-1950s. Refowitch was famous for selling the Hickey-Freedman line of clothing.] The back of the card promotes the London & Liverpool Clothing House, advertising 'Ready Made Clothing For Men, Boys and Children In The Bethlehems - Prices Always Right'.

The trade card features a stylized rosebud design with the name M. Levy at the top. The address, 3 East King Street, is displayed on the card. The front of the card displays only the name and address, the reverse is blank.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a clothier located in New York City. The front of the card is a charming illustration of a group of infants playing with upside-down flowers. The babies are all wearing white gowns and caps and are holding the upside-down flowers in their hands. The card is printed in shades of red, cream, and black. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for a sale, advertising “Final Chance Sale.”

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a clothing retailer in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children playing with a tricycle, a swing, and a rocking horse. The image likely represents the joy of childhood and the promise of happiness associated with the store's products. The card includes the store's addresses: 565 & 567 Broadway, corner of Prince Street and 619 & 621 8th Avenue, corner of 40th Street. The back of the card contains an advertisement for 'Holiday Bargains.'

This comical trade card advertises Morris Gross's Marble Hall, Children's Department in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a cartoon illustration of a boy cleaning a coat. The image is set in a room with a bookshelf and several objects, including a chair and a table. The card also includes the addresses 336 & 338 River St./13, 15, 17 4th St. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Lowenthal, a ladies' and children's outfitter located at the corner of Baltimore and Schroeder Streets. [This location was likely in Baltimore, Maryland.] The front of the card features a woman's hand holding a basket of flowers. The illustration is in a floral motif. The flowers are pink and white. The card is printed in a bright, eye-catching yellow. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises R. M. Jonas, a retailer of boys' and children's clothing. The card features the store's name in large, bold print and indicates the store's location at the northwest corner of Howard and Lexington Streets in Baltimore, Maryland. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, clothiers in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of children in colonial garb, serving tea. They are wearing long dresses and vests, with their hair styled in powdered wigs. The card features a border of a floral pattern. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the clothing business of S. Bornstein in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features two young boys dressed in sailor outfits. They are standing on either side of a sailboat. The background contains a blue sky, white clouds, and a blue body of water. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a listing for Fearey's Protection Toe Albany Shoes.

This trade card advertises S. R. Weil, a clothing dealer located at 2138 North Front Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children in a sailboat. The sailboat is white with yellow sails and is surrounded by water and sky. There is a small figure standing in the water in front of the boat. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises William Loeb, a clothier located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card shows a colorful illustration of several children with a large snowball. The back of the card contains an advertisment and a price list.

Trade card depicting a toddler in a sleeping gown. The card advertises Altman & Co., a business located at the corner of Seneca and Ellicott Streets in Buffalo, New York. The phrase "GOOD MORNING" appears on the card along with the mention of "clothing, hats and furnishing goods." The card is estimated to date from circa 1885. This item is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 17.

This trade card advertises Auerbach & Bro., purveyors of men's furnishings, located at 623 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a child, dressed in Scottish attire, standing near a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. This idyllic scene likely served to evoke a sense of quality and sophistication associated with the clothing offered by the business. The image is primarily in tones of sepia and muted colors, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. Below the illustration, the business name and address are clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Nathan's store, specializing in patent ankle-supporting shoes. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a toddler in a white dress playfully taking money from a bank. Two girls are situated in the bottom corner of the card. The business's address is prominently displayed: 221 Sixth Avenue, bet. 14th & 15th Streets, New York. The back of the card states that this location is the "Headquarters for the Patent Ankle-Supporting Shoes."

This trade card advertises Carl L. Rose & Cohen, manufacturers and importers of ladies' and children's cloaks. The front of the card (Image 1) displays elegant script lettering announcing the business name and the type of merchandise offered: 'Carl L. Rose & Cohen... Manufacturers and Importers of Ladies and Childrens Cloaks'. Below that, the street address is clearly visible: '120 & 122 West Broadway, New York'. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The design style and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises Cohen & Bro.'s Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 735 Cumberland Street. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child in a white dress holding a bouquet of blue flowers. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of innocence and quality associated with children's footwear. Below the image, the store's name and address are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises David H. Solis, a children's clothing store located at 730 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of children in what appears to be a pastry shop or confectionery. The children are dressed in what seems to be contemporary clothing from the late 19th century, suggesting a connection to the business's focus on children's attire. The image is likely used to evoke feelings of childhood joy and connect the store with positive associations. The address, "730 Arch Street," is prominently displayed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of three trade cards in a set of five comical cards advertising E. Nunes, a clothing merchant. The card depicts a boy with a silly, exaggerated face, engaged in a playful dance. Text on the card refers to him as a "family terror." The front of the card is primarily a colorful illustration. The back of the card features an advertisement, possibly a Christmas story, indicated by the presence of an 'X-mas story' mention in the donor's description. The specific details of the advertisement on the back are not visible in the provided image.

This trade card advertises Florsheim Bros., shoe manufacturers. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy dressed in a period costume reminiscent of the 1780s. He is depicted in a style that might be considered whimsical or slightly anachronistic within the context of late 19th-century advertising. The back of the card is a full advertisement providing the business address: 85 E. Madison Street, Chicago, opposite McVicker's Theatre. The card notes the founders of the famous Florsheim Company.

This trade card advertises H. Sundheim, a dry goods store specializing in ladies' and children's coats. The front of the card features a simple design of a rose and leaves, possibly printed in a muted color palette.  Below the floral motif, the business name, and a description of the goods sold, "Dry Goods, Ladies', and Children Coats," are prominently displayed. The address, 318 N. Second St., is also clearly visible on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Rice Sons, clothiers, located at 29 E. Main Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features text prominently displaying the business address and the phrase "Established in 1852." There is also an image of a baby, likely intended to associate the store with children's clothing. [I. Rice was one of the early Jewish settlers in Rochester, New York]. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Block's clothing store in Penn Yan, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two young girls in red dresses, holding a parasol. The girls are depicted in a pastoral scene, which could denote a sense of elegance and affordability. Below the image, the text reads: "FOR BARGINS IN CLOTHING CALL AT BLOCK'S...JACOB STREET." The back of the card is blank.

This record contains two trade cards for Jesse Rosenbaum, a ladies' and children's clothing retailer located at 119 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia. The front of the first card features a sepia-toned illustration of a girl's head and shoulders, her hands clasped under her chin. The second card displays a full advertisement on the back, which is not visible in the provided image. The front of the second card is not visible in the provided image. The business name and address are visible on the back of one card, and the name 'Marie Louise' is also noted on the back.

This trade card advertises Jos. A. Mastbaum, a children's clothing retailer located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a well-dressed child holding a fan. The child's attire suggests the clothing sold by the business. The image is likely a depiction of a child wearing fashionable clothing. Below the image, the address is indicated as 'S. E. Corner 6th & South.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's boys' spring overcoats. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two young boys modeling stylish spring overcoats. The boys appear to be of different ages, showcasing the range of sizes offered. The text indicates that the coats come in sizes 6 to 10 years old, with prices ranging from $6.00 to $15.00. The style of illustration and clothing suggests a late 19th-century timeframe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy dressed in colonial-era clothing, holding flowers in shades of red and blue. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of elegance and tradition, associating the shoes with quality and craftsmanship. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises Kast's, a children's clothing store located at 738 & 740 Market Street between Dupont and Kearny in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of three children playing. The children are dressed in clothing suggesting it's from the late 19th century, with the color scheme featuring rose and gold tones. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kaufmann's, a clothing store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card is a large die-cut in the shape of a baby sitting down. The main text on the card identifies the store as J. Kaufmann and provides the address: 83 to 87 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, Pa. The back of the card is blank. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin. The image depicts a charming baby, likely intended to attract customers interested in children's clothing.

This trade card advertises L. Schloss & Co.'s Star Clothing House in Akron, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a young girl joyfully jumping rope.  The illustration is likely meant to evoke a sense of childhood and playfulness, possibly suggesting the clothing sold is suitable for children. Below the illustration, the address 122 S. Howard St. is prominently displayed, along with the business' name, "Star Clothing House." The back of the card is a full advertisement featuring additional details about the store's offerings. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card, one of four in the record, advertises L. Stern, a dealer in ladies' and children's clothing. The front of the card features a charming illustration. At the top, a woman is depicted, possibly representing elegance or fashion. In the lower corner, a cat is visible, adding a whimsical touch. The address, 17 Canal Street, is prominently displayed. The imagery and style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Leopold Levy's clothing store in Huntington, Indiana. The front of the card depicts a boy trying on clothes, likely highlighting the store's selection of children's apparel. The illustration is in color and has a style typical of late 19th-century advertising. The text on the front clearly indicates the store's location: "Opposite the Court House," Huntington, Indiana, and the business's association with J. W. Rosenthal & Co. The back of the card features a full advertisement (more text) that is fully visible in the second image.

This trade card advertises Leopold Morse & Co., a Boston-based retailer of boy's and children's clothing. The front of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/7f787963-ef55-4bc1-9ff4-176360939e30%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) depicts a boy and a girl, possibly siblings, with a purse, suggesting the clothing store caters to a younger clientele. The back of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/fda4a71f-0c10-45c4-96db-50556f1e593d%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) contains a full advertisement with further details about the store and its offerings. The address 131 to 137 Washington St., Boston, Massachusetts is clearly visible.

This trade card advertises Leopold Morse & Co., a Boston retailer of boys' and children's clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy in a high hat and a girl. The business name, address (131-137 Washington St., Boston, MA), and a more extensive advertisement are featured on the back of the card. [Leopold Morse made a fortune in retail clothing and served as a United States Representative from Massachusetts (1877-1885 & 1887-1889), retiring both times. He was also elected president of the Post Publishing Co., publisher of *The Boston Post*, in 1884. While not a practicing Jew, he founded the Boston Home for Infirm Hebrews and Orphanage in Mattapan, the first Jewish institution of its kind in New England.]

This trade card advertises the Louis A. Levy Clothing Bazaar in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a bust of a young girl, possibly a portrait or an illustration related to children's fashion. The girl is depicted with soft features and is wearing what looks like a simple, elegant dress. The printing style of the image suggests a late 19th-century production date. The number "334 River St." is clearly printed beneath the image, indicating the business's location. The back of the card features an advertisement announcing the opening of the Clothing Bazaar on September 1st. The back also includes additional text, likely advertising the business's goods and services.

This trade card advertises M. D. Levy, a "One Price Clothier" selling men's, boys', and children's clothing. The card is bifold; the exterior shows the business name and a promise of "Rock Bottom Prices." The inside features a form for recording personal measurements and emergency contact information. This particular card was filled out by Stella Leopard of Fidelity, Ohio. The address, Corner of Main and Market Streets, Springfield, OH, is visible on the filled-out portion of the card.

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum, a clothing store located at 73 Washington Ave., Albany, NY. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy sitting under a tree reading a book.  The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of childhood and innocence, possibly suggesting the store caters to children's clothing. The illustration is simple, possibly hand-drawn or engraved, and uses a limited palette of colors. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, printed on pink stock, advertises Morris Gross's children's department. The front of the card features an Orientalist-style illustration, which is a common artistic style in this period but is considered problematic today due to its stereotypical and racist depictions of Asian people and cultures. The illustration is a visual element that needs to be understood within its historical context. Below the illustration, the card provides two addresses: #336 & #338 River St. and 13, 15, 17 4th St., Troy. The name "Willie Bragg" is also visible on the card; it is unclear what his relationship to the business was. The back of the card is blank.

This oval-shaped trade card advertises a special introduction sale by Rothschild Bros. in Chicago, Illinois, on April 16th and 17th. The front of the card depicts children in underwear, highlighting the sale of children's undergarments. A prominent feature is the advertisement for "Wool Soap," offering two cakes for five cents. The back of the card features a national advertisement for Wool Soap.

This trade card advertises Rothschild's Dry Goods in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children playing in shallow water, with a small sailboat. The children appear to be happily engaged in play, suggesting a carefree and idyllic scene. The style of the illustration and the clothing of the children suggest a late 19th-century setting. The text on the card, which is partially illegible, includes the name Rothschild's and mentions the Pence Opera Block. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Dalsheimer, a retailer of leather tip shoes. The front of the card depicts a charming scene of a child in a cradle being watched over by a dog. The illustration is likely intended to evoke a sense of comfort and quality associated with the shoes. Below the illustration, the text indicates the business name and address: 122 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The back of the card is blank. [It is noted that Sylvan Dalsheimer was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card depicts a charming scene of children playing in a slipper-shaped sailboat on a body of water. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of childhood innocence and fun, associating the store with happy memories and quality children's clothing. The illustration is the primary feature of the card's front, taking up most of the space. Below the image, the address is clearly visible: 219 Main St. The back of the card is blank. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin.