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Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Palace Block, Meriden, Connecticut

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Palace Block, Meriden, Connecticut

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 for Baum & Bernstein, The Palace Block Clothing House

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, The Palace Block Clothing House

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.

Trade Card: Baum & Bernstein, Palace Block Clothing House, Meriden, Connecticut

Trade Card: Baum & Bernstein, Palace Block Clothing House, Meriden, Connecticut

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.

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Clothiers

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Clothiers

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.

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Palace Block Clothing House

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Palace Block Clothing House

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.

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Clothiers

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Clothiers

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.

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Clothing Dealers

Trade Card for Baum & Bernstein, Clothing Dealers

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.

Trade Card for J. Samuels & Co.

Trade Card for J. Samuels & Co.

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.

Trade Card for J. Samuels & Co.

Trade Card for J. Samuels & Co.

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.

Trade Card for J. Samuels & Co., Clothiers

Trade Card for J. Samuels & Co., Clothiers

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.