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Trade Card: A. Mahrenholz, Men's Furnishings, 523 Broadway, New York

This trade card advertises A. Mahrenholz, a men's furnishing store located at 523 Broadway in New York City. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black banjo player, depicted in a comically exaggerated style. This imagery reflects the racist caricatures prevalent in popular culture during the late 19th century. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The style of the illustration and the overall design of the card suggest a date around 1890.

Associated People/Businesses

A. Mahrenholz (Firm)
Mahrenholz, A.

Geography

New York City

Subjects

Clothing trade
Advertising cards
Caricatures and cartoons
Racism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 21, Page 13