Explore 8 items related to Davenport.
Photograph of an elderly Jewish man with a beard and skullcap, holding a book. The reverse of the photograph indicates it was taken by Huebinger Bros. Photograph Art Gallery, located at the corner of 3rd and Brady Streets, above the Davenport National Bank, Davenport, Iowa. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises C. S. Durfee, a dealer in watches and jewelry in Davenport, Iowa. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of two children sharing a tender moment, kissing under a gold watch case. The style of the illustration suggests a sentimental and romantic approach to advertising. The image is likely meant to evoke feelings of affection and possibly associate those emotions with the high quality of the goods sold by Durfee. The text 'C.S. Durfee Dealer in Watches and Jewelry Davenport, Iowa' is printed on the card. The back of the card features a full advertisement for H. Muhr's Sons, indicating a potential business relationship or collaboration between Durfee and Muhr's. The advertisement on the back mentions "The Crown Filled Cases."
This trade card advertises A. Moritz's Daylight Clothing House in Davenport, Iowa. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a playful scene of a boy chasing a pig through a cabbage patch, while two other boys watch from a fence, likely anticipating the pig's capture. The illustration is rendered in black and white sepia tones, giving it a vintage look. The back of the card (Image 2) lists four giveaway pictures offered by the Daylight Clothing House. The business's address, 105 West Second Street, Davenport, Iowa, is clearly visible on the front of the card.
This trade card advertises Isaac Rothschild, a leading clothier located at 103 & 104 W. Second St., Davenport, Iowa. The front of the card is a simple design with the company name, address, and the tagline “Leading Clothier” in bold lettering. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising the business of Isaac Rothschild, a clothier in Davenport, Iowa. The card features a comical owl illustration. Circa 1885.
This trade card, one of a three-part set, advertises Isaac Rothschild, a clothier located in Davenport, Iowa. The card features a comical owl with a long, curved beak and large, round eyes. The owl is wearing a top hat and has a human-like expression. The text 'ISAAC ROTHSCHILD, DAVENPORT, IOWA' is prominently displayed on the card. The card is printed on a pale pink background, and the owl is outlined in black with a brown, white, and black pattern. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising the business of Isaac Rothschild, a clothier in Davenport, Iowa. The card features a comical owl illustration. Circa 1885.
Two trade cards for Isaac Rothschild's clothing business in Davenport, Iowa. The cards, circa 1885, depict country scenes and roses and advertise his services as "The One Price Clothier & Merchant Tailor" at the corner of 2nd and Brady Streets. The collection includes biographical information about Isaac Rothschild (1844-post 1914), his family, business successes, and a notable robbery of his residence in 1895. Isaac Rothschild was born in Landkreis Freudenstadt, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany and entered the clothing business in Davenport in 1863. He married Rosa Auerbach in 1871. He remained in business until approximately 1899 when he filed for bankruptcy. He later worked for other clothing businesses.