Geography: Meriden

This trade card advertises J. Samuels & Co., clothiers located at 23 Colony Street in Meriden, Connecticut. The card features a close-up illustration of a windmill. The windmill is prominently displayed, emphasizing its presence as a prominent landmark in the city. The background is not depicted, but it is possible the card was printed in red, black, and gold. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Samuels & Co., located at 23 Colony Street in Meriden, Connecticut. The card features a simple design with a cottage depicted in the center. The cottage appears to have two windows, a door, and a chimney. It is set against a background of foliage and possibly a fence or wall. The design is understated and simple, using only a few colors. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Samuels & Co., located at 23 Colony Street, Meriden, Connecticut, in the YMCA building. The front of the card features a windmill in the distance, surrounded by fields and trees. The sky is blue with white clouds. The text on the card is in a simple, elegant font, suggesting a traditional and established business. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein, a clothing store in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card features a large illustration of a crane standing on a raised platform. The crane appears to be reaching for something in the distance. The image appears to be a wood-block print or engraving. The background is a pale blue, and the image is surrounded by a dark grey border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein, a clothing store located in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of children dressed in adult clothing, with a woman on the far left, a man with a mustache in the center, and a woman on the right. The scene suggests a family portrait. The text on the card indicates they are a clothing store.

Undated trade card for Baum & Bernstein, advertising men's, boys', and children's clothing. The card features an image of a Palace Block building. The inscription on the card reads: "PALACE BLOCK...ONE OF TWO; TO MY DEAR FRIEND TO CREWLED INTO TOP OF CARD; TWO OF TWO; MEN BOYS AND CHILDREN CLOTHING "BAUM AND BERNSTEIN";". The card is from the collection of Judaica Americana. The approximate date is circa 1885.

This sepia-toned trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein, the Palace Block Clothing House, located in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a large, dark animal holding a smaller animal. In the background, a policeman with a club holds a child. The text on the card advertises winter suits and overcoats for sale. The back of the card is blank.

This is a trade card for Baum & Bernstein, a clothing store in Meriden, Connecticut. The card features a simple design, printed in shadow. The front reads: 'PALACE BLOCK CLOTHING HOUSE'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, likely dating to 1880, advertises Baum & Bernstein, clothiers located at the Palace Block in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card features a black silhouette of a man with a pipe, referencing Columbus's discovery of America. The text on the card indicates they offered clothing and tailoring services. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein's Palace Block Clothing House in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card shows a child sitting on a wall, crying. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The text 'Palace Block Clothing House' is prominently displayed, indicating the business's name and location. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein, The Palace Block Clothing House, located in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman serving a man a glass of beer. [This image may suggest the social aspect of shopping at the store. It is possible that the store provided drinks to customers.] The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein, located in the Palace Block of Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card includes a full advertisement for a $1 off punch card. The back of the card features an advertisement for a $1 punch card, which can be redeemed after accumulating $20 in purchases. The card includes the date of the patent: 1872 & 1878.

Trade card advertising the clothing store Baum & Bernstein, located in Meriden, Connecticut. The card features an image of the store's Palace Block location and advertises men's, boys', and children's clothing. The card was likely issued circa 1885. The card is part of the collection of Judaica Americana.