Geography: Canton

This trade card advertises Ed. Goldberg, a clothier in Canton, Ohio. The front of the card features a design incorporating flowers and butterflies, likely done in a style common in the late 19th century. The card's visual style is consistent with the decorative aesthetic of trade cards from that era. The business name and address, S.E. Corner of Market & Tuscarawas Streets, Canton, Ohio, are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hirshheimer Bros., a clothing store located at 6 & 8 North Market Street in Canton, Ohio. The card features a well-executed lithograph of a young child dressed in fine clothing, standing with hands on their hips. The child has a serious expression and appears to be wearing an elaborate hat. The child’s clothing features a decorative pattern. The card is bordered in black with red and gold accents. The verso is blank. [The Hirshheimer Bros. were active in Jewish affairs and were early founders of the Jewish community in Canton, Ohio.]

This trade card advertises the tailoring services of Bostick & Keefer, located in the McKinley Block in Canton, Ohio. The front of the card features a portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, a famous French actress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business.

Billhead from J. Stadeker & Son, wholesale liquor dealers and purveyors of clothing, shoes, hats, and general plantation supplies. The business operated in Canton and Jackson, Mississippi. Dated November 29, 1873.

Billhead from M. Ruhman, dealer in and manufacturer of Clothing and Gentlemen's Wear, located in Canton, Ohio. The billhead features a decorative woodcut image of a woman in a dress, likely a worker in a textile factory. The bill is dated October 1, 1872. It lists purchases made by Louis Schaefer, including an amount for “Cash & Trimk” and “Horsehair” purchased in April and May, and then “Cash” purchased in August, all totaling $41.25. The bill is signed by M. Ruhman, likely the owner of the business.

This trade card advertises I. & D. Rosenthall, a clothing store in Canton, Ohio, boasting "Bottom Priced Clothing." The front of the card features a charming winter scene with stylized flowers, possibly a decorative border. The business name, their claim of low prices, and their address (2 S. Market St., Canton, Ohio) are clearly printed below the illustration. The back of the card is blank.