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Trade Card - Joseph Cohen & Son, Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, GA., Circa 1863
This trade card advertises Joseph Cohen & Son as "Sensali Marittimi" (maritime brokers/agents) with offices in Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, GA. The card indicates the business was "Casa Stabilita dal 1844" (Established since 1844). It features a colored depiction of the Kingdom of Italy flag, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and locations. The card also notes a telegraphic address "'COHENSON'" and identifies Capt. ANT. CASTELLANO as the Director of the Italian and Austrian Department.
Associated People/Businesses
- Joseph Cohen
- Oct. C. Cohen
- Capt. ANT. CASTELLANO (Direttore del Dipartimento Italiano e Austriaco)
- Cohen, Joseph
- Cohen, Octavius
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Trade cards
- Maritime brokers
- Shipping
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Savannah, Georgia
- Civil War
- Blockade running
- Jewish community
- Italian immigration
- Flags
- Typography
- 19th century
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 8