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Trade Card: R.H. Macy & Co., New York City

This trade card for R.H. Macy & Co. features a charming illustration of a Dutch boy holding a large umbrella. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of Dutch heritage and craftsmanship, possibly alluding to the store's extensive selection of goods. The text on the card is minimal, primarily featuring the R.H. Macy & Co. logo. The back of the card is blank. This card is one of two in this record. The second image also features a Dutch boy with an umbrella, but with slightly different details in the illustration. The background and coloring are similar. The back of this second card is also blank.

Associated People/Businesses

R. H. Macy & Co.
STRAUS, ISIDOR / STRAUS, NATHAN

Geography

New York City

Subjects

Department stores
Advertising cards
Jewish merchants

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 21, Page 15