Trade Card - B. W. Levy, Philadelphia, PA, circa 1885

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business offering gents' fine furnishing goods and a constant stock of umbrellas. The card features a colorful illustration of white bell flowers (likely lily of the valley) and a pink rosebud on the left side. The business name, "B. W. Levy," is prominently displayed in ornate lettering, followed by "GENTS," "FINE FURNISHING GOODS," and the address "2120 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia." A note indicates "A Fine Stock of Umbrellas Constantly on Hand." The overall design suggests a Victorian-era aesthetic typical for advertising of the period. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Levy, B.W

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Trade cards
• Advertising
• Men's clothing
• Furnishing goods
• Umbrellas
• Retail trade
• Philadelphia
• Late 19th century
• Floral
• Victorian Era

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 9