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Trade Card for Altman & Co., Clothiers

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., clothiers located at the corner of Seneca and Ellicott Streets in Buffalo, New York. The front of the card depicts a child holding a Japanese umbrella. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The image on the front of the card appears to be part of a stereotypical representation of Japanese culture.

Associated People/Businesses

ALTMAN

Geography

Buffalo

Subjects

Clothing trade
Textile industry
Jewish merchants
Stereotypes
Racism against Asians
Trade cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 19, Page 4