Trade Card: M. I. Frank's Clothing House, Albany, New York

This trade card advertises M. I. Frank's Clothing House in Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts children roller skating, a popular pastime in the late 19th century. The image is lively and uses bright colors. The business's address, 52 State St., is clearly printed beneath the illustration. The back of the card is blank. [Moses I. Frank ran a clothing store in Albany during this period, as evidenced by his presence in various Albany City Directories. His father, listed as Leidon Frank, Leiden Frank, and Isadore Frank in Albany census records, was also a dry goods merchant. Moses I. Frank was born in Germany.]

Associated People/Businesses

• M. I. Frank (Firm)

Geography

• Albany

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Roller skating
• Children
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 24, Page 6