Trade Card: H. Rosenbaum, Dry Goods, Chicago, Illinois


This trade card advertises H. Rosenbaum's dry goods store. The front of the card (Image 1) shows a charming illustration of Boy Scouts and their leader atop a rocky mountain peak, one boy using a telescope. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of adventure and the high quality of the goods sold. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a full advertisement for Doggett, Bassett & Hills Co., suggesting a possible partnership or co-branding effort. The back is not blank.


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  • H. Rosenbaum (Firm)Doggett, Bassett & Hills Co.

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