Trade Card: J. Kaufmann & Bros. Clothing House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises J. Kaufmann & Bros. clothing house. The front of the card depicts two well-dressed boys in top hats. The style of clothing and the boys' poses suggest a late 19th-century setting. The illustration is likely meant to evoke a sense of sophistication and quality associated with the clothing sold by the firm. Below the illustration, the text on the front of the card reads, in part, "CLOTHING HOUSE...OUR MOTTO FAIR DEALING." The back of the card features a full advertisement, including the business address: 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield St., Corner of Diamond, Pittsburgh, PA.

Associated People/Businesses

• J. Kaufmann & Bros.
• KAUFMANN, J. / KAUFMANN, I. / KAUFMANN, M. / KAUFMANN, H.

Geography

• Pittsburgh

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Boys' clothing
• Advertising cards
• Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 40, Page 10