Trade Card: H. B. Epstein, Men's and Boys' Clothing, New York, NY

This trade card advertises H. B. Epstein, purveyor of men's and boys' clothing, located at 246 Third Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man in what might be considered a racially insensitive depiction of the time. The illustration's style is comical, likely intended to be humorous, though its racial connotations are problematic by modern standards. The text on the card indicates the business's address and the types of clothing sold. The back of the card is blank.

Associated People/Businesses

• H. B. Epstein (Firm)
• Epstein, H.B.

Geography

• New York City

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Boys' clothing
• Caricatures and cartoons
• Advertising cards
• Racism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 19, Page 38