Some of the content on this page was edited by or generated with AI. Learn More. See an error? Email Us

Trade Card: Manhattan One-Price Clothing Co., Dayton, Ohio

This trade card advertises the Manhattan One-Price Clothing Co. in Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card shows a drawing of a carrier pigeon, a common symbol of swift delivery or communication. The address, 39 & 41 South Main Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card features a large advertisement which highlights "Brethren's Clothing a Specialty." This is a highly unusual detail, suggesting a focus on clothing for the Shaker community. [The Shaker community was known for its communal lifestyle and simple, functional clothing.]

Associated People/Businesses

Manhattan One Price Clothing Co.
Cohen, Moses

Geography

Dayton

Subjects

Clothing trade
Jewish merchants
Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 32, Page 25