Trade Card: Julius Saul, Men's Clothing, Troy, New York

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's men's clothing store located at 324 and 326 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy sitting next to a piglet, holding an advertisement. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement that lists six reasons to buy Julius Saul's garments. [The donor notes indicate that Julius Saul was active in Jewish affairs and served as a trustee for the Hebrew Benevolent Society, founded in 1850. The back of the card also includes information about the society's officers and members.]

Associated People/Businesses

• Julius Saul (Firm)
• SAUL, JULIUS

Geography

• Troy

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Advertising cards
• Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 30, Page 18