Trade Card for M. J. Strauss', Kid Glove

This trade card advertises M. J. Strauss', a kid glove store located at the corner of Fulton and Fourth Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card is a simple design, likely printed in black and white ink on off-white card stock, featuring the store name at the top, followed by 'Kid Glove' in larger font and then the address. [Strauss was born in Albany, NY in 1846 and was one of the earliest Jewish families in the area.] The back of the card is blank.

Associated People/Businesses

• M. J. Strauss' (Firm)
• Strauss, (Moses J.)

Geography

• Troy

Subjects

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

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 30, Page 25