Subject: Clothing stores

Cabinet photograph depicting the storefront of W. & I. Steinhart & Co. in San Francisco, California, circa 1885. The image shows the building's exterior with five men in suits and hats. Painted signs advertising "Clothing" and other goods are visible on the columns. The photograph measures 7 inches by 4 1/2 inches and shows some signs of wear, including chipping, corner damage, creasing, and bending.

Photograph depicting clerks and possibly the owner in front of a clothing store in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, circa 1890. A gas light is visible in the image. The photographer is identified as L. Ruttenberg.

A photograph depicting the storefront of Rosenfeld Bros. located at the corner of Baltimore Street and Market Space in Baltimore, Maryland. The image shows a brass sign that reads "BUY YOUR CLOTHING." The photograph is dated circa January 1, 1865.

This stereoscopic photograph (stereoview) provides an elevated view of the Brooklyn Bridge and the urban landscape of Brooklyn, New York, circa 1885. Visible in the foreground are buildings featuring prominent signage for "The Brooklyn Union" and "Rosenberg Clothing." The yellow border of the stereocard is branded with "S&L SERIES" vertically on the left and "AMERICAN VIEWS" vertically on the right. 3.

This colorful trade card advertises A. Frank & Co., The Clothiers, located in Ottawa, Illinois, specializing in men's and boy's clothing. The card encourages potential customers to "save money" by purchasing from their establishment. The visual features a comical caricature of a man with an exaggerated head, possibly a shopkeeper, wearing a blue bandana, a yellow jacket, and a blue apron. He is depicted picking his nose while holding a small box and leaning on a broom, rendered in a style typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises Kronenberg's Big Clothing Store located at 6 and 8 South Hanover Street in Carlisle, PA. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a serene coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a small house, and two ships sailing on the water. Prominently displayed text encourages visitors to "VISIT KRONENBERG'S Big Clothing Store". Below the illustration, the card is identified as a "PUZZLE CARD" instructing the viewer to "FIND THE ANIMALS CONCEALED IN THE PICTURE: ANTELOPE, FLAMINGO, BAT, FOX." 3.

This die-cut trade card serves as an advertisement for L. Aronson's Revolution Store, a clothier located in Cedar Rapids, IA, circa 1885. The card prominently displays the business's name and addresses. It is uniquely shaped, die-cut into an irregular, fan-like form, featuring a colorful autumnal design with leaves and clusters of berries. A purple ribbon is depicted on the left side, giving the impression of a decorative handle. The text "COMPLIMENTS OF L. ARONSON'S REVOLUTION STORE" is rendered in an ornate, Victorian-style font, characteristic of period advertising materials. 3.

This trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein, a clothing store in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card features a large illustration of a crane standing on a raised platform. The crane appears to be reaching for something in the distance. The image appears to be a wood-block print or engraving. The background is a pale blue, and the image is surrounded by a dark grey border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Herman Ury's millinery and cloak business located at 27 West Main Street in Middletown, New York. The front of the card features a sepia-toned illustration of a rotund soldier holding a staff and standing on a platform. Below the soldier are two bunnies. The text 'HEADQUARTERS FOR MILLLINERY, CLOAKES, ETC.' appears on the front of the card. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business. The card is printed in shades of brown and black.

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'.

This trade card advertises the Cataract Clothing House, owned by S. Eiseman & Co., in Sioux Falls, Dakota Territory. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man wearing a hat and a long coat, standing at a desk with a large pile of boxes in front of him. The caption under the illustration reads 'Ye Shipping Clerk'. The back of the card is blank. The card is a typical example of late 19th-century trade cards, using humor to attract attention to the business.

Trade card depicting two children by a sea wall. The card also features an advertisement for the clothing store on Genesee Street, Rochester, NY. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the Starch Co. The card is dated circa 1885. This item is part of a larger collection, found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 19.