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Trade Card: M. Meyers, One-Price Clothing Depot, Wilmington, Delaware

This trade card advertises M. Meyers' One-Price Clothing Depot, located at the Northwest Corner of Fifth and Market Streets in Wilmington, Delaware. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a charming scene of children playing in the snow. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a full advertisement for the store. [According to Rabbi David Geffen, Meyers was known for his unique promotional tactics, which once included sending up a balloon over Wilmington with coupons for free merchandise attached.]

Associated People/Businesses

M. Meyers (Firm)
Meyer, M.

Geography

Wilmington

Subjects

Clothing trade
Jewish merchants
Advertising cards
Advertising

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 153