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Goldsmith Bros. Grand Fall Opening Invitation

This invitation from Goldsmith Bros. "Bee Hive One Price Store" in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, announces their grand fall opening. The invitation, dated October 25-29, 1884, features a gold-embossed cover depicting a hearth and clock. The interior includes details about the opening and has two pages filled out by a customer. The back cover contains an advertisement. This piece offers insight into late 19th-century retail practices and advertising in a small Pennsylvania town.

Associated People/Businesses

Goldsmith Bros.
Goldsmith, S.

Geography

Bellefonte

Subjects

Department stores
Advertising
Retail trade
Commerce

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 4