Geography: Platteville

The front of this trade card advertises the business of J.S. Block. The card depicts a pastoral scene with a house and surrounding trees. The background is a blue sky with white clouds. The text on the card is an announcement of a marriage between a Jewish woman and a Jewish man. The back of the card is blank.

Billhead for S. Block & Son's Dry Goods Emporium, located in Platteville, Wisconsin. Dated January 3, 1877, the bill lists a series of purchases made by J. Karrmann throughout the preceding year, starting from March 14, 1876. The items include various dry goods, such as calico, buttons, thread, silk, eggs, oil, and clothing. The billhead features a decorative banner with the business name and a detailed list of purchases, including dates and prices.