Trade Card: J. Rothschild, Progress Boot and Shoe Store, Columbia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys engaged in a playful game, possibly a jumping contest. They are depicted with exaggerated features, enhancing the comical effect. The image is lively and engaging, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising styles. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the store's name, "Progress Boot and Shoe Store," and its address, "236 Locust St." The back of the card features a full advertisement including a poem.

Associated People/Businesses

• J. Rothschild (Firm)
• ROTHCHILD, J.

Geography

• Columbia

Subjects

• Shoe stores
• Clothing trade
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 39, Page 18