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Subject: Dogs in advertising


Trade Card: New York Clothing House, 229 High Street Trade Card: New York Clothing House, 229 High Street

Trade card depicting a bulldog holding a business card for the New York Clothing House, located at 229 High Street. This is set 1 of 3. The card is circa 1885. The image shows a bulldog, which is often used as a symbol of strength and reliability in advertising, holding a business card in its mouth. This suggests that the clothing house was aiming to convey a sense of strength and reliability to potential customers.