Trade Card: Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar, Hartford, Connecticut

This trade card, one of a set of four, advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a Geisha girl, reflecting prevalent stereotypes of Asian women in the late 19th century. This imagery should be viewed within the context of the historical biases and prejudices of the time, and it is important to note the harmful nature of these stereotypes. The text on the front reads, "ONE PRICE CLOTHING BAZAR...FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM MAIN ST." The back of the card contains a full advertisement, providing the address: 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street.

Associated People/Businesses

• Freeman's (Firm)
• FREEMAN, S. I.

Geography

• Hartford

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Advertising cards
• Advertising
• Stereotypes (Social psychology)

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 10