Trade Card: Leopold Morse & Co., Boys' and Children's Clothing, Boston, Massachusetts

This trade card advertises Leopold Morse & Co., a Boston retailer of boys' and children's clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy in a high hat and a girl. The business name, address (131-137 Washington St., Boston, MA), and a more extensive advertisement are featured on the back of the card. [Leopold Morse made a fortune in retail clothing and served as a United States Representative from Massachusetts (1877-1885 & 1887-1889), retiring both times. He was also elected president of the Post Publishing Co., publisher of *The Boston Post*, in 1884. While not a practicing Jew, he founded the Boston Home for Infirm Hebrews and Orphanage in Mattapan, the first Jewish institution of its kind in New England.]

Associated People/Businesses

• Leopold Morse & Co.
• Morse, Leopold

Geography

• Boston

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Boys' clothing
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 129