Trade Card for Jacob G. Altman, Dry Goods Merchant

This die-cut trade card advertises Jacob G. Altman's dry goods store, located at 507 1/2 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card is shaped like a flower vase, suggesting that Altman sold fabrics and supplies for home decorating or sewing. The card is printed on thick paper and has a reddish brown background. The name “Jacob G. Altman” is printed in large, bold letters and is surrounded by a decorative border. Below the name is a smaller message, “507 1/2 West Baltimore Street.” The back of the card is blank. [Jacob G. Altman was a Jewish merchant who owned a dry goods store in Baltimore, Maryland. He likely sold a variety of goods, including fabrics, sewing supplies, and other household items.]

Associated People/Businesses

• Jacob G. Altman (Firm)
• ALTMAN, JACOB G.

Geography

• Baltimore

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Textile industry
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards
• Dry Goods

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 13, Page 24