Subject: Braids

This trade card advertises Tobias Kohn, a manufacturer of silk and worsted braids, ladies' cloak and dress trimmings, and other related goods. The card features an elaborate and ornate design. There is a central vignette with the word 'Kohn' in a decorative banner, and a floral design surrounds a woman sitting at a table, perhaps in a shop. The card also includes a graphic of a large, decorative braid. On the back of the card, there are two braids, one silk and one worsted, which are illustrated to depict the braid's construction. The card is bordered with a decorative design, and the business name, address, and product description are printed on the front. The back of the card is not blank. It is an advertisement for 'Tobias Kohn. Manufacturer of Silk and Worsted Braids. Ladies Cloak & Dress Trimmings, etc. 262 Main Street, Hartford, Conn.'

Trade card advertising "Star Braid" at 326 Bleecker Street, New York City. The card features an illustration of Romeo below a balcony with thread being lowered. The back of the card advertises the business as "The Old Reliable Stand, established 21 years." Circa 1885.