Subject: Columbia (Pa.)

Trade card advertising the clothing business of J. Rothschild, located at 232 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card dates from between 1897 and 1898.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys engaged in a playful game, possibly a jumping contest. They are depicted with exaggerated features, enhancing the comical effect. The image is lively and engaging, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising styles. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the store's name, "Progress Boot and Shoe Store," and its address, "236 Locust St." The back of the card features a full advertisement including a poem.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys, one playing a horn and the other seemingly dancing with a turtle. The style is lighthearted and playful, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising. Below the illustration, the text identifies the store as "Progress Boot and Shoe Store" and provides the address as "236 Locust St." The back of the card contains a full advertisement, including an extended advertising poem. The imagery and text suggest a focus on attracting customers with a humorous, memorable design.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro., a boot and shoe store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a child wearing a boot. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [Selig Cohen, the likely owner of the business, was born in Easton, PA in 1845 and died in Columbia, PA in 1909. He was a well-known shoe merchant, never married, and survived by several sisters and a niece. His death was noted in the *Lebanon (PA) Courier and Semi Weekly Report*. His remains were taken to Brooklyn, NY for burial.]

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a jockey riding a cat. The image is likely intended to be humorous and eye-catching. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., Columbia, PA. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl milking a cow in a pastoral setting. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of wholesome, rural simplicity, contrasting with the urban location of the shoe store. The back of the card is blank. A second card in this record is present in the collection but is not described.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., opposite the Franklin House, in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a prominent yellow flower, which may have been a design element popular during the late 19th century. The text on the card clearly states the business name and address. The back of the card is blank. A second image shows the back of the card, which is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a prominent illustration of roses, a detail that may suggest a connection to the store's name or branding. Below the image, the card displays the store's address: 142 Locust St....opp. Franklin House. The text "Philadelphia Shoe Store" is also clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., opposite the Franklin House in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a drawing of a rose on what seems to be an Edsel car. The back of the card is blank. A second card is present in this record, but a description is not available.