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Trade Card: Jacob Stern & Co., Bangor, Maine

Trade Card: Jacob Stern & Co., Bangor, Maine

Trade card advertising Jacob Stern & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in embroideries, located at 37 & 39 Main Street, Bangor, Maine, directly under the Globe Hotel. The card features a cartoon on the back. Circa 1885.

Trade Card for Jacob Stern & Co., Dress Goods

Trade Card for Jacob Stern & Co., Dress Goods

This trade card advertises Jacob Stern & Co., a dress goods business located at 37 & 39 Main Street, Bangor, Maine. The card features a black and white illustration of a woman wearing a dress, looking over her shoulder as she walks through a room. The front of the card indicates that the store is directly under the Globe Hotel. The back of the card features an advertisement for a card printer and depicts an owl perched on a fence.

Trade Card: Jacob Stern & Co., Ladies' Dress Trimmings, Bangor, Maine

Trade Card: Jacob Stern & Co., Ladies' Dress Trimmings, Bangor, Maine

This trade card advertises Jacob Stern & Co., dealers in ladies' dress trimmings. The front of the card features a comical illustration, likely a cartoon, with the words "SHOO FLY" prominently displayed. The illustration's style suggests it may be a humorous take on a common theme. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. [It is likely that the illustration on the front of the card was intended to attract attention and draw customers to the advertisement on the reverse side.] The back of the card is not blank. A second image shows the back of the card with more detailed text, showcasing the business's complete array of offerings and contact information.

Trade Card: Bangor Clothing House, H. Weil & Sons, Bangor, Pennsylvania

Trade Card: Bangor Clothing House, H. Weil & Sons, Bangor, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises the Bangor Clothing House, owned by H. Weil & Sons. The front of the card depicts a heartwarming scene of a mother and her son in a clothing store. The mother looks on with apparent satisfaction as her son tries on a new outfit. The text on the front reads, "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." The style and colors suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card features an advertisement for four store locations: Bangor Clothing Store; 4, 6, 8 S. Orange Ave. & 88, 90, 92 Springfield Ave, Newark; 60 Third Street, Bethlehem, PA.

Trade Card for Jacob Stern & Co. Clothing Store

Trade Card for Jacob Stern & Co. Clothing Store

This trade card advertises Jacob Stern & Co., a clothing store located at 37 & 39 Main Street, Bangor, Maine. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a drunk man, possibly a customer, with a red face and a mischievous expression. He is seated in a chair, with his pants falling down. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store's services and clothing selection.