Geography: Dayton

This trade card for Golden Eagle Clothing House features an image of a farm wagon traveling through a snowy landscape, evoking a sense of winter and warmth. The front of the card displays the business name, Golden Eagle Clothing House, and its address: 10 E. Third Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Manhattan One Price Clothing Co. features a woman standing next to a body of water, holding a crabbing net. The woman is wearing a long dress with a wide, dark-colored collar and a skirt that falls to the bottom of the card. She has brown, wavy hair and looks directly at the viewer. She stands near an unnamed body of water. There is a dark, rectangular-shaped object near the water and several other small objects that appear to be aquatic plants or a type of algae. The background is light blue, and the border of the card is a deep red. The address and business name are printed in black. The trade card is on the front of the card.

This trade card advertises Sol. Strauss, a clothier in Dayton, Ohio, who is described as "The Leading Clothier." The front of the card features a large, colorful lithograph depicting a scene of an unveiling of a soldiers' monument. The image is highly detailed and shows a crowd of people gathered around the monument. The style of the illustration and the clothing of the figures suggest the card dates to the late 19th century.  The business name and address, 28 E. Third Street, are clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sol. Strauss, a clothier located at 28 East Third Street, Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of an Indian canoe, a teepee, and a bell-shaped element decorated with roses. The second trade card in the record contains a lengthy description of the KILO KODISH B'NAI JESHMEN Hebrew congregation of Dayton, Ohio. [The congregation was founded in 1850 and was originally called the Hebrew Congregation of Dayton. Their original meeting place was in what was once the old Dayton Bank on Main Street. Around 1864 they purchased a Baptist church on the corner of Fourth and Jefferson Streets, where they held their services. The congregation had no rabbi to begin with and a Mr. Wendell served as teacher. In 1874 the Rev. A. K. Fischer became their first rabbi. He was succeeded in 1880 by the Rev. G. Tanbenhouse. The congregation had a membership of over thirty in the 1880s. ] The back of the first trade card is blank. The back of the second trade card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sol. Strauss, a clothier located at 28 East Third Street in Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features a bell-shaped design with roses around a pictorial scene. The illustration depicts a person looking out at a pond or lake in front of a house. The back of the card is not visible in this scan.

This trade card advertises Hyman, a furniture dealer located at 135 & 137 E. 5th St., Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features a winter scene with a decorative floral border. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises The Dayton Hyman Co., a business located at 29 & 31 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a horse-drawn sleigh on an icy road. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, advertising Sol. Strauss, features a comical illustration of three cats engaged in a scene depicting "Jealousy." The image is likely a humorous depiction of feline interaction, possibly relevant to the clothing business in a metaphorical way or simply as an eye-catching design. The card also displays two addresses: 28 East Third Street and 23 North Market Street, both located in Dayton, Ohio. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Sol. Strauss, a men's and boys' clothing dealer, features a caricature of a Black man holding a pig by its tail. The image is striking and likely intended to be humorous, though it reflects the racist imagery prevalent in the late 19th century. The card's design is simple; the illustration dominates the front, with the business information—28 East Third Street—placed prominently beneath it. The back of the card is blank. The card's style suggests it is from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises the Manhattan One-Price Clothing Co. in Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card shows a drawing of a carrier pigeon, a common symbol of swift delivery or communication. The address, 39 & 41 South Main Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card features a large advertisement which highlights "Brethren's Clothing a Specialty." This is a highly unusual detail, suggesting a focus on clothing for the Shaker community. [The Shaker community was known for its communal lifestyle and simple, functional clothing.]

Trade card advertising the Manhattan Clothing & Shoe Co., located in Kuhn's Building, Dayton, Ohio. The card features Mose Cohen as the General Manager and highlights "Brethern clothes a specialty." Circa 1885.

This trade card, likely dating to 1892, advertises Manhattan One Price Clothing Co., located at 39 & 41 South Main Street in Dayton, Ohio. [Mose Cohen was the managing partner.] The card showcases a variety of clothing items, including suits, hats, and coats. The background features a city skyline, suggesting that Manhattan One Price Clothing Co. catered to an urban clientele.

Trade card advertising the Manhattan One Price Clothing Co., located at 39 and 41 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The card features a parody of a popular whiskey drink, "A Claret Punch." It also mentions manufacturing at 631 Broadway, NYC. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Manhattan One Price Clothing Co., located at 39 and 41 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The card features a parody of a popular whiskey drink advertisement, "A Whiskey Straight." It also mentions manufacturing at 631 Broadway, NYC. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Manhattan One Price Clothing Co., located at 39 and 41 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The card features a parody of a popular whiskey drink, "A Brandy Smash." It also mentions manufacturing at 631 Broadway, NYC. Circa 1885.

Trade card for the Manhattan One Price Clothing Co., located at 39 and 41 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio, with manufacturing at 631 Broadway, NYC. The card, circa 1885, is one of a set of four parodying the popular whiskey drink "Tom & Jerry Cop & Robber."

This trade card advertises the Manhattan One Price Clothing Co. located in Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a dove against a blue background. [Moses Cohen was the general manager.] The back of the card has a full advertisement.