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An advertising mirror for Hersch's Fashion Shop, located at 26 Broad Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The mirror features the shop's name and address, along with the phrase "Birth Jems." The exact date of the mirror is unknown, but it's likely from the early to mid-20th century based on the style. The mirror is part of the Judaica Americana Collection.
An advertising mirror for Hersch's Fashion Shop located at 26 Broad Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The mirror features the shop's name and address, along with birthstone information. The date of creation is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1910.
This trade card advertises the New York Boot and Shoe Store, owned by A. Cohen, at 164 and 166 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The front of the card depicts a bird's nest resting inside a shoe, symbolizing the comfort and quality of the footwear offered. The image is set against a backdrop of decorative, floral patterns. The back of the card, which is not visible in this image, likely provides more details about the store's offerings.
Trade card advertising A. Strauss & Co., Arcade Clothiers, located at 143 Main Street, Lee's Block, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The card features an illustration of an Arabian scene in a desert. The card is undated, but the collection dates it circa 1885. The image shows a caricature of a Black person.
This trade card advertises I. Strauss and their Clinch Bak Suspenders. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts an older man watching a parade of nude boys marching. The style is reminiscent of late 19th-century illustration. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a full advertisement including the address: 156 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and a lithograph of the suspenders themselves. The back is not blank.