Trade Card - Samuel Meyers, Danbury, Connecticut, circa 1885

The front of this trade card features a colorful chromolithographic illustration depicting a lively market scene, with a woman selling fruit from a large basket and two men, one holding a pickaxe and another sitting, in the background. Overlaying this scene is text advertising "SAMUEL MEYERS, Successor to S. ZORKOWSKI, Fine Ready Made Clothing, 175 Main Street, Danbury, Conn." The reverse side provides a detailed advertisement for "IMMENSE STOCK! NOBBY STYLES! CLOTHING, And Gents' Furnishing Goods. OVERCOATS! BUSINESS SUITS! DRESS SUIT! BOYS' SUITS! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES!! ON EARTH." It further identifies Samuel Meyers as a "LOW ONE PRICE CLOTHIER" at "175 Main St., Danbury, CT." and states the store is "OPEN EVERY EVENING." The printing company, "Yankee Notion Printing Co., Prov. R. I.", is also noted. The card promotes Samuel Meyers' clothing business in Danbury, CT, likely dating around 1885.

Associated People/Businesses

• Samuel Meyers (Proprietor)
• S. Zorkowski (Predecessor)
• MEYERS, SAMUEL

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Clothing
• Retail trade
• Danbury, Connecticut
• 19th Century
• Trade cards
• Chromolithography
• Market scenes
• Men's clothing
• Boys' clothing
• Furnishing goods

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 9