Trade Card: Morris May, Jeweler and Watchmaker, Trenton, New Jersey

This trade card advertises Morris May, a jeweler and watchmaker located at 25 S. Greene Street in Trenton, New Jersey. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child with a parasol and a wagon. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of childhood innocence and the value of cherished possessions, subtly associating those sentiments with the quality and value of May's jewelry and timepieces. The color palette and style of the illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin. The business name and street address are clearly printed beneath the image. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in the record, but it is not described here because there is not enough information about this image.

Associated People/Businesses

• Morris May (Firm)
• MAY, MORRIS

Geography

• Trenton

Subjects

• Jewelry trade
• Clock and watch industry
• Advertising cards
• Children in art

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 17, Page 51