Six Trade Cards Depicting Historical Sites in Southern Florida: Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine

Set of six trade cards (7 1/4" x 4 1/2") depicting historical areas in Southern Florida. Each card features a different scene, likely of a plantation. The back of each card is blank except for the stamped name of the store: Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, FL. Accompanied by an excerpt from *Webb's Historical, Industrial and Biographical Florida, Part 1* (1885), which describes the business of Charles F. Schneur, owner of the store, his background, and his various business ventures in Florida and elsewhere. The excerpt details his extensive curiosity shop in St. Augustine and a branch establishment called the St. Augustine Bazaar, noting the scale of his business and its contribution to the city's souvenir trade.

Associated People/Businesses

• Schneur, Charles. F.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Postcards
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 16, Folder 1