Trade Card: Bloomingdale's, Dry Goods and Gents' Furnishing, Albany, New York

This trade card advertises Bloomingdale's, a dry goods and gents' furnishing store located at 53 Washington Ave., Albany, New York. The front of the card features a striking illustration of a child being spanked while other children watch through a window. The illustration style and subject matter are highly unusual for a trade card. The scene is rendered in detail, capturing the expressions on the children's faces, suggesting a narrative of childhood discipline. Below the illustration, the business name, address, and goods offered are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

Associated People/Businesses

• Bloomingdale's (Firm)
• BLOOMINGDALE

Geography

• Albany

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Advertising cards
• Dry Goods

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 24, Page 4