Trade Cards: Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods, Washington, D.C.

This record contains a set of five trade cards for Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located at 404 and 406 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, D.C. This is an early address for the business. One card, depicted in the thumbnail image, features a drawing of an Asian child playing the violin. The back of this card is blank. The remaining four cards are not described. [In the 1860s, brothers Gustav and Max Lansburgh opened Baltimore House, a small fancy goods store, the predecessor to the landmark Lansburgh's Department Store. Both brothers were active in Jewish affairs. Gustav's daughter, Minnie Lansburgh Goldsmith, became known for her Jewish philanthropy in Washington, D.C.]

Associated People/Businesses

• Lansburgh & Bro.

Geography

• Washington, D.C.

Subjects

• Department stores
• Jewish merchants
• Advertising cards
• Dry Goods

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 129