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Trade Card for C. L. Swartz, Clothier
This trade card, printed on black paper, advertises C. L. Swartz, a clothier located at 12 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a caricature of a well-dressed man wearing pink tights and a green waistcoat. The figure appears to be a joker or clown, with exaggerated features. This image may be interpreted as a form of racist caricature. The back of the card is blank.
Associated People/Businesses
- C. L. Swartz (Firm)
- SWARTZ C. L. .
Geography
Subjects
- Clothing trade
- Textile industry
- Caricatures and cartoons
- Racism against Black people
- Jewish merchants
- Advertising cards
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Volume 24, Page 25