Trade Card: Himmelrich, Frankel & Co., "The Big Clothing House", Mason City, Iowa

This trade card advertises Himmelrich, Frankel & Co., "The Big Clothing House" located opposite the Merchants Hotel in Mason City, Iowa. The front of the card (image 1) depicts an illustration of "Uncle Sam" wearing a nightshirt. The back of the card (image 2) contains a full advertisement for the store. The card's imagery and design suggest a late 19th-century origin. [Isaiah Frankel established his store in Oskaloosa, Iowa in 1861 and later opened a branch in Mason City as Himmelrich, Frankel & Co. By 1887, he was a prominent citizen of Iowa, with interests extending to banking and ranching. Both the Frankels and Himmelrich were actively involved in Jewish communal life.]

Associated People/Businesses

  • Himmelrich, Frankel & Co.
  • Himmelrich,( P. P.) / Frankel, (Isaiah)

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 79