A trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes, located in Gilroy, California. The card features a \"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year\" greeting. Visually, the card is decorated with a large, ornate red carnation and green foliage, typical of period holiday advertising. The verso is blank. 3.
Subject: Gilroy, CA
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This trade card advertises L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting, located in Gilroy, CA. The card features an illustration titled "A Mistaken Identity," depicting a racist caricature of a Black woman holding an umbrella, confronting a frightened white man. The imagery and text are printed in blue ink on a light-colored card. 3.