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Trade Card - Mosenfelder & Kohn, Rock Island County, Illinois, 1885 circa
This trade card advertises Mosenfelder & Kohn, Boys Clothiers, who were the sole agents for "Unique Waist Band Suits" in Rock Island County, Illinois. The recto features a dramatic illustration of a boy falling into choppy water from a boat labeled "MAYFLOWER," with a sailor attempting to rescue him. The image is accompanied by the slogan "SAVED AGAIN BY THOSE WAIST BANDS THEY CAN'T GIVE," promoting "STARK'S UNIQUE WAIST BAND" shown in a small inset image on a pair of pants. The verso presents the business name "Mosenfelder & Kohn, Boys Clothiers," in prominent, bold typography, stating their role as "SOLE AGENTS FOR ROCK ISLAND COUNTY." 3.
Associated People/Businesses
- Mosenfelder
- Kohn
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Clothing
- Retail trade
- Boys' clothing
- Advertising
- Waistbands
- Nautical themes
- 19th Century
- Rock Island County, Illinois
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 9