Trade Card: J. Kaufmann & Bros., Clothiers, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a well-dressed man speaking to a mannequin or tailor's dummy, likely representing the high quality of the clothing sold by the store.  The address, 83, 85, & 87 Smithfield St., is clearly printed below the illustration. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a full advertisement; however, the content is not visible in the provided image. [The Kaufmann's Department Store had its roots in a retail enterprise run by four brothers who immigrated to Pittsburgh from Viernheim, Germany. First to arrive was Jacob Kaufmann in 1868, followed by Isaac the next year. In 1871, they opened a tailoring and men's clothing store. By 1879, they opened Kaufmann's Cheapest Corner, and in 1885, they unveiled the Grand Depot, a large department store.]

Associated People/Businesses

• J. Kaufmann & Bros.
• ISAAC, JACK / ISAAC, M./ KAUFMANN

Geography

• Pittsburgh

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards
• Department stores

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 40, Page 10