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Trade Card - M. Cohn, West Winsted, Conn., circa 1885
This trade card advertises M. Cohn's One-Price Clothing House, located at 397 Main Street, West Winsted, Conn. The card promotes the business as "THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE IN WINSTED TO BUY CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND FURNISHING GOODS." The front of the card features an illustration of actress Kate Girard, depicted in elaborate period attire, while the verso displays the full advertising text. The card utilizes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and key phrases. 3.
Associated People/Businesses
- Cohn, M.
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Clothing
- Retail trade
- Hats
- Caps
- Furnishing goods
- Advertising
- Trade cards
- 19th century
- Connecticut
- Actresses
- Victorian era
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 11