Trade Card - BOY PLAYING CRICKET; 316 & 318 SEVENTH STREET, WASHINGTON DC...... At Library of Congress Exhibit in Cinn.(AJA) during 2005; ;Andrew Saks, a German-Jewish immigrant, started his clothing business in Washington, D.C., in 1867, under the name A. Saks & Co. He later expanded to several cities including Richmond, VA, and New York City.
Subject: Cricket
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This trade card advertises B. Bloch & Co., a "One Price Clothing House" located at 174 Bridge Street in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lively illustration of men playing cricket, suggesting a focus on athletic or leisure wear. The text clearly indicates the store's name, address, and a sales promotion: "car fare paid on $2.00 sales." The back of the card is blank.