Trade Card for L. Krauss, Hat and Fur Dealer

This trade card advertises L. Krauss, a hat and fur dealer located at 725 W. Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features a cartoon illustration of a man with a large head and wearing a green vest and a slacks that match the color of his head. He has a tomato on his head. The front of the card instructs customers to look for the large bear in the doorway. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business, which includes a description of the hats and furs that L. Krauss sells. [Leopold Krauss immigrated to the United States in 1863 and was part of a Jewish family.]

Associated People/Businesses

• L. Krauss (Firm)
• KRAUSS, L.

Geography

• Baltimore

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Textile industry
• Hat trade
• Fur trade
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 13, Page 29