Trade Card: Nathan & Co., Shoes and Roller Skates, New York City

This trade card advertises Nathan & Co., a shoe store located at 221 Sixth Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets in New York City. The front of the card showcases a full-color illustration of a young Japanese woman, dressed in a pink kimono, holding a fan. This image is surrounded by text advertising men's, boys', misses', and children's shoes, highlighting the store as 'Headquarters for Roller Skates and Shoes'. The style and colors of the illustration suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. Note that the depiction of the Japanese girl in this image reflects the cultural attitudes and stereotypes prevalent at the time and should be viewed within that historical context.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Nathan & Co.
  • NATHAN & CO.

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Arc.MS.56, Volume 21, Page 22