Trade Card: Mrs. T. Strauss, Boots and Shoes, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises Mrs. T. Strauss's business, "The Great American Store," selling boots and shoes. The front of the card features a striking illustration of a peacock with its tail feathers fanned out to display an advertisement. The peacock's tail feathers reveal the business's name and location. The address, 143 North Queen Street, is clearly visible. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

Associated People/Businesses

• Mrs. T. Strauss (Firm)
• STRAUSS, MRS.

Geography

• Lancaster

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Footwear
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 39, Page 48