Trade Card: S. Cohen & Co., Dress Goods, Boston, Massachusetts

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., purveyors of dress goods, located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man in Arabian attire. The style of the drawing is consistent with popular imagery of the late 19th century. The image is likely intended to be humorous but also employs stereotypical representations that reflect the racist attitudes of that era. The back of the card contains an advertisement; however, the details of the advertisement are not legible in the provided image. The back of the card is not blank.

Associated People/Businesses

• S. Cohen & Co.
• COHEN, S.

Geography

• Boston

Subjects

• Dress accessories
• Advertising cards
• Stereotypes (Social psychology)
• Racism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 14, Page 3