Geography: Minneapolis

Envelope addressed to G. Engle from Levin Brothers, furniture dealers located at 3143 Main Street Southeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The envelope is dated circa 1895.

An envelope addressed to Abraham & Co. in West Superior, Wisconsin, advertising the Eagle Shirt & Pants Mfg. Co. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The envelope features a Great American Eagle and Shield vignette. Dated circa 1893.

Envelope addressed to D. Feinberg, a dealer in imported pictures, frames, and mirrors, located at 903 Washington Ave. North, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The envelope is postmarked November 1, 1889, and includes a crude rubber stamp advertisement. The return address is S. Chelimer & Son, New York, New York.

An advertising envelope for D. Feinberg, a dealer in imported pictures, frames, and mirrors. The envelope, dated February 24, 1890, advertises custom frame making and is addressed to a Minneapolis, Minnesota location. A crude rubber stamp corner advertisement is also present.

Two postcards, dated October 13, 1894. One postcard is addressed to A. Abraham in West Superior, Wisconsin, and mentions "Frank Bros. Mfg. of the Great Western Pants, Shirts and Overalls," with Robitshek & Frank listed as successors. The other postcard's recipient is unknown. Both postcards advertise Robitshek & Frank, successors to Frank Brothers, manufacturers of the Great Western line of pants, shirts, and overalls. The address for Robitshek & Frank is given as "Cor. Third Ave. & First Street."

Printed and hand-filled mortgage foreclosure document from the law firm of Kitchel, Cohen & Shaw in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dated March 5, 1895.

This trade card advertises R. Nurick's second-hand boot and shoe business located at 110 Washington Ave. North in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features the business name and a message advertising the sale of secondhand boots and shoes. The card also states that repairs are done and that the business will buy secondhand shoes for cash. It instructs customers to send a postcard for a call. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co.'s Golden Eagle One Price Clothing House in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of cats dancing to a fiddling cat, with the caption "All Promenade." The illustration is colorful and playful, likely intended to attract attention. The business name and address are clearly printed at the top of the card: "THE GOLDEN EAGLE..ONE PRICE COTHING HOUSE/107 WASHINGTON AV. S." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co.'s Golden Eagle One Price Clothing House in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases the store's name, "THE GOLDEN EAGLE..ONE PRICE COTHING HOUSE," prominently displayed above its address: "107 WASHINGTON AV. S." The illustration on the front depicts a whimsical scene of several cats singing in front of a sheet of music titled "Thomas's Concert." The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co., clothiers located at 107 Washington Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card depicts a caricature of King Cole wearing a crown, with a red face and large white beard. He is shown sitting on a throne wearing a brown coat over a red suit. The card is bordered in red. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., dry-goods merchants in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man looking into a mirror and lamenting a bald spot. The inscription reads “There Will Be No More Parting There.” The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., dry goods merchants located at 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card depicts a child in a crib. The back of the card is blank. [Segelbaum Bros. was a dry goods store that sold a variety of clothing and household goods to the local community.]

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., a clothing store managed by W. H. MacWatters, located at 31 1/2 Washington Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a charming winter scene depicting a pond with birds.  The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is a full advertisement for "The Bargain Givers" in South Minneapolis. [Altman & Co. opened in 1888 as a branch of a Buffalo, New York, based wholesale and retail company owned by Isaac, Henry, and Julius Altman and David Rosenau. It was situated on Washington Avenue near Nicollet Avenue. In February 1897, the store was acquired by Frank G. Raichle, becoming “The Surprise Store, F. G. Raichle, propr. Clothier, Hatter, and Furnisher.”]

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., a dry goods and millinery store located at 257-259 Nicollet Avenue, corner of Third Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a winter scene with a building in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., a dry goods store located at 257 & 259 Niolet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a young woman with a brown hat, a red top, and a blue scarf. She is holding a fan, and a small white dog is standing in the background. The card advertises that the store sells dry goods, fancy goods, notions, and garments. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., a clothing store located at 31 1/2 Washington Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child peeking out of a large Easter egg. The illustration is colorful, and the child's clothes are clearly visible. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement; however, the details of that advertisement are not visible in the provided image. [Altman & Co. opened in 1888 as a branch of a Buffalo, New York based wholesale and retail company owned by Isaac, Henry, and Julius Altman and David Rosenau. It was located on Washington Avenue near Nicollet Avenue. In February 1897, the store was sold to Frank G. Raichle, becoming "The Surprise Store"].

This trade card advertises L. E. Shoenberg, a clothier located at No. 28 1st North, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of two roller skaters. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., clothiers, hatters, and furnishers, located at 31 & 33 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a girl emerging from a large eggshell. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is a full advertisement, though the details are not visible in the provided image. [Altman & Co. opened in 1888 as a branch of a Buffalo, New York, company owned by Isaac, Henry, and Julius Altman and David Rosenau. In 1897, it was sold to Frank G. Raichle and became known as “The Surprise Store.”]

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co., a clothing retailer located at 107 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The card features a whimsical illustration of a girl holding a small, stylized whale. The text on the card is simple, featuring the company name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., located at 31 and 33 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a wintry scene with a red rose and birds. The back of the card contains more information about the business. [Altman & Co. was a branch of the Buffalo, New York-based wholesale and retail company owned by Isaac, Henry, and Julius Altman and David Rosenau. The Minneapolis store opened in 1888 and was managed by W.H. MacWatters. In 1897 the store was purchased by Minneapolitan Frank G. Raichle and renamed The Surprise Store, a clothing, hat, and furnishings business.]

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., a clothing store located at 31 and 33 Washington Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [The business was a branch of the Buffalo, New York based wholesale and retail company owned by Isaac, Henry, and Julius Altman and David Rosenau. The Minneapolis store was located on Washington Avenue near Nicollet Avenue. In February, 1897, the store was sold to Frank G. Raichle and became known as 'The Surprise Store, F. G. Raichle, propr. Clothier, Hatter, and Furnisher.'] The front of the card features a woman standing on a scenic path, with a picturesque backdrop. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Kantrowitz & Co., the Bay State Clothing House located at 220 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The card features a silhouette of a politician holding a hat in one hand and a cane in the other. The front of the card displays the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co., a clothing store located at 107 Washington Ave. South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features an image of birds in a shoe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co. of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features an illustration of two Native Americans paddling a canoe. The card is accompanied by a handwritten note that indicates the card was part of a Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises T. H. Auerbach's, a dry-goods store located at 305 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a woman wearing a dark dress and hat, standing near a table. There is a piece of fabric on the table. The card's background appears to be a floral pattern. The back of the card is blank. The card is a part of a collection of trade cards belonging to a Jewish-American family from Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co.'s One Price Clothing House in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a cat, a pig, and a cow engaged in musical activity, referencing the nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle." The style is lighthearted and playful. Below the illustration, the business's name and address are prominently displayed: "THE GOLDEN EAGLE...ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE/107 WASHINGTON AV. S." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Loewenstine & Co., "The Golden Eagle," depicts a comical scene of cats jumping into a jar of jam. The illustration is likely meant to be humorous and eye-catching. The card's front clearly displays the business name, "Loewenstine & Co." and likely advertised clothing or related merchandise. The address, 107 Washington Avenue South, is also visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Einstein & Graham advertises their ladies' furnishings store located at 620 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a hand holding a daisy, symbolizing elegance and beauty, consistent with the store's offerings. The back of the card is filled with a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Rothschild's, a clothing store located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a die-cut of an artist's palette. The background is a man in a tuxedo. The back of the card has a full advertisement. It is located in the Pence Opera Block, with an address of 615 Washington Avenue South.

This trade card advertises Rothschild's Dry Goods in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children playing in shallow water, with a small sailboat. The children appear to be happily engaged in play, suggesting a carefree and idyllic scene. The style of the illustration and the clothing of the children suggest a late 19th-century setting. The text on the card, which is partially illegible, includes the name Rothschild's and mentions the Pence Opera Block. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Brothers, a dry goods store located at 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features an illustration of a child painting. There are two versions of this card, one has the child holding a paintbrush, the other, the child is sitting on a stool with a paintbrush and a palette. Both images include a small dog and are set against a blue background with white trim.

This record contains two trade cards for Rothschild's One Price Clothing House, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The first card depicts a comical image of a man falling into a river. The second card features a child holding a peace pipe. The back of both cards is blank. The first card advertises the store's location, which is in the Pence Opera Block and 603 Washington St.

Die-cut trade card for the American Eagle Clothing House, located at the corner of 2nd Ave. S and Washington Ave. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The card features an illustration of an artist's palette and ship. Circa 1885. The card shows signs of damage. Samuel Friedman, the owner, was reportedly charged with defrauding creditors in 1884.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co.'s "One Price Clothing House" located at 107 Washington Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy in the moon. The main text prominently displays the business name, "Loewenstine & Co.", and its tagline, "The Golden Eagle: One Price Clothing House." The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Altman & Co., a clothing, hat, and furnishings store located at 31 & 33 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The card features an illustration of a boy with a horn inside an Easter egg. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., a clothing store located at 31 & 33 Washington Ave., S. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a young girl dressed in a colorful outfit standing inside a large, open Easter egg decorated with red, blue, and gold designs. The illustration depicts the girl holding a toy hammer and wearing a white hat with a colorful bow. She appears to be peering out of the Easter egg, looking at the viewer. The back of the card provides further details about the store and its offerings.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Brothers, a dry goods store located at 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a child standing in a vase filled with flowers. The background includes a cityscape and text promoting the business. The back of the card is blank.