Trade Card: Sol. Strauss, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Dayton, Ohio

This trade card for Sol. Strauss, a men's and boys' clothing dealer, features a caricature of a Black man holding a pig by its tail. The image is striking and likely intended to be humorous, though it reflects the racist imagery prevalent in the late 19th century. The card's design is simple; the illustration dominates the front, with the business information—28 East Third Street—placed prominently beneath it. The back of the card is blank. The card's style suggests it is from the late 19th century.

Associated People/Businesses

• Sol. Strauss
• STRAUSS, SOLOMON

Geography

• Dayton

Subjects

• Clothing trade
• Boys' clothing
• Advertising cards
• Caricatures and cartoons

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 32, Page 28