Trade Card: Uncle Harris' Auction, San Francisco, California

This trade card advertises Uncle Harris' auction house, located at 221 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a charming scene of a boy and a girl conversing in a farmyard setting. The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement for Uncle Harris', announcing an evening event at 7 o'clock. The style of the illustration and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin. The card likely belonged to Benjamin A. Lichenstein, who appears to have operated the auction business.

Associated People/Businesses

• Lichenstein, Benjamin A.

Geography

• San Francisco

Subjects

• Auction houses
• Trade cards
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Volume 30, Page 18