Geography: Mason City

This trade card advertises Himmelrich, Frankel & Co., "The Big Clothing House" located opposite the Merchants Hotel in Mason City, Iowa. The front of the card (image 1) depicts an illustration of "Uncle Sam" wearing a nightshirt. The back of the card (image 2) contains a full advertisement for the store. The card's imagery and design suggest a late 19th-century origin. [Isaiah Frankel established his store in Oskaloosa, Iowa in 1861 and later opened a branch in Mason City as Himmelrich, Frankel & Co. By 1887, he was a prominent citizen of Iowa, with interests extending to banking and ranching. Both the Frankels and Himmelrich were actively involved in Jewish communal life.]

This trade card advertises L. Frank & Bro., clothing merchants in Mason City, Illinois. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a charming illustration of Cupid resting on a bench. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) is a full advertisement, showcasing the range of clothing offered by L. Frank & Bro., although the specific details of the advertisement are not discernible in the provided image.