Geography: Des Moines

This folded card catalogue, printed on all four sides, advertises the products of the Western Fur Manufacturing Co. in Des Moines, Iowa. It features a price list and descriptions of furs and fur products. The catalogue invites ladies to visit the store at 505 Locust Street. The approximate date is 1890, based on the donor's estimation.

This trade card advertises E. M. Cohen & Son Iron and Metal Co., wholesale and retail dealers in scrap iron and metal. They also bought rags, rubbers, bones, and paper. The card features a colorful image of a large pile of scrap iron and metal, including a large wheel, steel rods, and other metal objects. The business address is 212-216 East Second Street, Des Moines, IA. The back of the card lists their prices for various scrap materials.

This trade card for the Globe Clothing House in Des Moines, Iowa, features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a basket overflowing with flowers. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of springtime freshness and associate the clothing store with positive emotions and beauty. The style suggests it was likely produced in the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. The card belonged to the Hirsch Brothers, specifically Leopold Hirsch, whose business failed in 1893 after 20 years in operation. He was buried in a Hebrew Cemetery.