Trade Card: Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods, Washington, D.C.

This is one of a set of five trade cards from Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located at 404 and 406 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, D.C. This particular card depicts an Asian child playing a violin. The image is likely from an 1880s era trade card. The back of the card is blank. [In the 1860s, brothers Gustav and Max Lansburgh opened Baltimore House, a small fancy goods store, which was the predecessor to the landmark Lansburgh's Department Store. Both brothers were active in Jewish affairs. Gustav's daughter, Minnie Lansburgh Goldsmith, became known for her Jewish philanthropy in Washington, D.C.]

Associated People/Businesses

• Lansburgh & Bro.

Geography

• Washington, D.C.

Subjects

• Department stores
• Advertising cards
• Jewish merchants
• Dry Goods

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 129