Trade Card for I. Benesch & Sons, Furniture Merchants

This trade card advertises I. Benesch & Sons, furniture merchants located at 549 to 557 N. Gay Street, above the Belair Market in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features a woman wearing a scarf hat and scarf over her bodice. There is a tear at the bottom of the card. [The card was printed sometime around 1885. The business was founded by Isaac Benesch, a Jewish-German carpenter who leased land in the bustling business district of Old Town. Between 1868 and 1882 Isaac Benesch annexed three adjoining properties for his growing furniture emporium. His sons later joined the business and the firm was known as I. Benesch & Sons. I. Benesch & Sons was known for serving all customers, regardless of their ethnicity, race, or religion, and for being one of the earliest and most prominent department stores in East Baltimore.] The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

Associated People/Businesses

• I. Benesch & Sons
• BENESCH, I. & SONS

Geography

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Subjects

• Furniture industry and trade
• Department stores
• Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 39, Page 43