Geography: Paterson

This trade card advertises Marcus Cohn, a clothier located at the corner of Main and Ellison Streets in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of an elephant on a boat. The back of the card has a large advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Henry Nathan, a clothier located at the corner of Van Houten and Ellison Streets in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts children holding the ad, indicating that the business catered to families. The back of the card is blank.

This oversized trade card advertises Charles Feder, described as "The Leading Clothier." The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a branch laden with plums. The business name, "Charles Feder," and address, "213 Main Street," are prominently displayed. The card's design is reminiscent of late 19th-century advertising styles. The back of the card is blank.

This oversized trade card for Charles Feder, "The Leading Clothier," is designed in the form of a calling card.  The front of the card features an illustration of a branch with berries, possibly symbolic of abundance or prosperity. The text clearly states the business name, "Charles Feder," and the tagline, "The Leading Clothier." The address, 213 Main Street, is also prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Nathan's Arcade, located at 183 & 185 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a woman serving tea in a stylized drawing. The background is blank except for the business name in a banner. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marcus Cohn, a clothier located at 123 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a prominent illustration of a horseshoe, a symbol of good luck. The text on the card indicates that it is a trade card for Marcus Cohn, a clothier. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed on thick, textured paper. This card is from a volume of trade cards that is not in chronological order. The cards within this volume are predominantly from the late 1880's.

This trade card advertises B. Rubenstein, a watchmaker located at 206 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy using a pocket watch as an anvil. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Jas. Boss' Patented Gold Watch Case. The card is printed in black ink on a white background.

This trade card advertises Nathan's, a shoe merchant located at 176 & 178 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a pond scene. There are two children in the illustration, one wearing high-button shoes. There is also a sign in the illustration that says 'NATHAN'S'.

This trade card advertises A. Simon, a clothier located at 184 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of two cherubic figures sailing in a delicate eggshell boat filled with roses. The style is whimsical and likely intended to appeal to a broad audience. The image is predominantly pastel colors, with soft pinks and whites dominating. The business's address, 184 Main Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Morris Levine, a clothier located at 148 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a girl and a boy defacing a statue in a park. The statue appears to be of a man in a military uniform, with the children drawing on it. The card is printed in a sepia tone. The back of the card is filled with an advertisement.

This trade card for Stern and Sonneborn, clothiers located at 217 & 219 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, features a man in a safari-style suit. The suit suggests the business catered to adventurous clientele or those who travelled overseas. The image emphasizes the idea of quality, as the clothing is represented as sturdy and fit for travel. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Stern and Sonneborn.

This trade card for Geo. Feder's features a comical illustration. The front of the card shows a cartoon-style depiction of a man looking at a sign, perhaps indicating a sale or special offer. The text "I SAY BOSS, READ THE SIGN" is prominently displayed above the illustration. The business's address, 108 Main Street, is clearly visible on the card. The back of the card is fully covered with additional advertising material.

This trade card advertises Stern & Sonneborn, clothiers located at 217 & 219 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features an image of two girls, framed in a circle, surrounded by roses. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Morris Appel's clothing store located at 160 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The card features a red rose in the center of the design. The rose has green leaves and a stem and is surrounded by a white background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Boston Store, owned by Meyer Bros., located at 239 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a soldier eating porridge. It also advertises a branch store at 771 & 773 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Morris Levine, a clothing merchant located at 148 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a simple illustration of two birds and a crescent moon. The business name is prominently displayed beneath, along with the address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Morris Levine, a clothier located at 148 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a comical scene with a fight against death. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

The front of the card features a girl holding a bag of candy. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. It states that the business is located at 94 Main Street.

This trade card advertises L. Lowenthal's clothing store located at 59 West Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy dressed warmly for the cold. The back of the card is a full advertisement for L. Lowenthal's.

This trade card advertises Henry Nathan, a merchant tailor located at 176-178 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a simple layout with a central advertisement for Henry Nathan's services. The image includes stylized daisies and a floral border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, advertising Marcus Cohn, a merchant tailor located at 123 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, features a woman's arm holding a rose. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Charles Feder's clothing store located at 213 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a floral arrangement, primarily featuring roses. The card's background is a light cream color and includes a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Charles Feder, a clothier located at 213 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of berries in a large cluster. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Charles Feder, a clothing store located at 213 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman holding a pansies bouquet, with a background featuring buildings and trees. The back of the card includes further advertising information. [The business was owned by Charles Feder.]

This trade card advertises Stern and Sonneborn, a clothing store located at 217 & 219 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a dapper gentleman wearing a top hat and suit, a common stylistic trope on trade cards of the period. The back of the card provides more information about the store and includes a price list.