Stern Brothers Trade Card: A Christmas Stocking

This circa 1885 trade card, issued by Stern Brothers, is shaped like a Christmas stocking. The front features the text "WHAT SHALL WE PUT IN THE CHILDREN'S STOCKINGS? SEE INSIDE." The back displays a full advertisement for various items for girls and notions for men. The card folds out and is red. The address 32, 34, 36 West 23rd Street is printed on the card.

Associated People/Businesses

• STERN BROTHERS

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Subjects

• Advertising cards
• Christmas
• Department stores
• Advertising

Physical Location