Trade Card for Louis Rubenstein, Clothier

This trade card advertises Louis Rubenstein, a clothier located at 595 Third Avenue, New York City. The front of the card depicts a young boy on a hobby horse. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business. [The card dates to around 1885, a period of significant Jewish immigration to New York City. The special city census of 1854 showed a population of 10,777, including a growing Jewish community that established the B'nai Abraham congregation in 1852. This community needed a shochet (ritual slaughterer), who often served as a religious leader. The first congregants, mostly German immigrants, included the Bachrach brothers (grocers), tailor David Hermann, clothier Zacharius Hirsch, tailor Moses Jacobs, the Lesem family (dry goods and clothing), and the Samuel brothers (clothiers). The congregation initially held services above David Hermann's store but built a permanent home on Jefferson Square by 1864.]

Associated People/Businesses

• Louis Rubenstein (Firm)
• Rubenstein, Louis

Geography

• New York City

Subjects

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

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 22, Page 7