Trade Card: Cohen Bros. & Co., Monster Clothing Hall, Sydney, Australia

This trade card advertises Cohen Bros. & Co.'s "Monster Clothing Hall" located at 402 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The front of the card features a depiction of Aboriginal men. The imagery raises concerns about the potential for racist representation. The back of the card contains the advertisement for the business. The card's design and style suggest a late 19th-century origin.

Associated People/Businesses

• Cohen Bros. & Co.

Geography

• Sydney

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards
• Racism against Indigenous peoples

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 13