Subject: Footwear

An advertisement for Lee Reineberg's Walk-Over Boot Shop located at 711 S. George St. in York, Pennsylvania. The advertisement features an image of a man and shoes. The date of publication is unknown.

An advertisement for O'Sullivan's Heels. The advertisement features an image of a man and his daughter. Published in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States; undated.

An autumn-themed trade card circa 1885 featuring a poem for Candee. The card depicts a courtly couple with a basket of fruit and a pumpkin. The colors are gold and red with a string of leaves. The reverse of the card shows Candee rubber boots and shoes. This item is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Billhead from A. Hamburger, Cheap Boot and Shoe House, located at 226 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated January 16, 1878. The billhead includes a handwritten letter addressed to A. Ellis, East Monroe, O. The letter details a transaction concerning a pair of custom-made boots. The letter includes a note that the author has made the boots to order and will send the bill later.

A receipt from Bamberger, Streng & Co., wholesale boots and shoes, located in Louisville, Kentucky. The receipt is dated May 20, 1890, and indicates the payment of $106.36 to A. Gamhauser. The billhead features a stylized illustration of the business's building and ornate text. It also shows a company logo in the upper left corner.

Invoice from Buckingham & Hecht, manufacturers of the EXTRA QUALITY California Boots & Shoes, located at 104 & 106 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated August 7, 1872. The bill lists a transaction for 12 pairs of ‘Child’s Kid for Babe’ at $16.50 each, 6 pairs of ‘Miss’ at $9.75 each, and 4 pairs of ‘Men’ at $9.00 each for a total of $35.25. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

This billhead from December 22, 1880, records a transaction from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of boots and shoes located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. The item is addressed to M. Dworak and Beckman in Oakdale, Nebraska, and lists a quantity of "19½ Doz. men's Bkce. Arat" with a 25% discount, totaling 18. The document notes "No claims for damage and shortage will be allowed Unless made within TEN DAYS after receipt of goods" and "Accounts are subject to sight draft when due, and draw interest at 10 percent from maturity." Terms are "30 days net" with a "10 [days] 1 per cent. discount." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and a decorative banner proclaiming "Manufacturers and Jobbers OF BOOTS AND SHOES." **3.

Billhead from Hecht Bros & Co., wholesalers of boots, shoes, and leather. The billhead is dated July 6, 1880, and lists the buyer as Sarles & Weiderman. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction, with details of the items purchased, quantities, prices, and amounts. It also includes a note for freight. Hecht Bros & Co. also list a sales office at 107 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass. and a factory under the name Buckingham & Hecht @ N.W. Cor. of Haight & Gough Sts, San Francisco. The billhead is printed with a decorative header section in ornate script.

Invoice from N. Hess' Sons, creators and distributors of men's high-grade footwear, located at 112 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore. Dated July 1, 1898. The invoice is for the purchase of shoes, and lists a total of 27 pairs purchased. The buyer is listed as Dr. G. A. Conlyn. The billhead is adorned with an ornate and stylized title and logo.

Black die-cut trade card depicting a high button shoe with floral decoration. The card is circa 1885. This item is part of the O Collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Billhead for an invoice from G. Weber & Co. to Cohen for shoes. The invoice lists the address as 638 Commercial Street, San Francisco, California, and the date is September 30, 1865.

This is a 1879 pricelist pamphlet from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers of rubber boots and shoes, located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The pamphlet details various styles and prices for "Bay State," "Boston," "National," and "New Jersey" brand boots, arctics, overshoes, and "self-acting overshoes," as well as "Alaska" brand items. It also includes a "List of Findings" such as boot and shoe preparations, laces, buttons, and tools, with prices per dozen or gross. The item is printed on pink-tinted paper, folded into three panels, and features an ornate Victorian-style border and lettering on the central panel, proclaiming "PRICE LIST OF Rubber Boots & Shoes." It includes a disclaimer "SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE" at the top of each panel. **3.

This archival record contains two items: a printed return address broadside for Kolasky & Ober, dealers in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, boots, and shoes in New York, NY, dated April 8, 1873; and an envelope from Abrams, N. & Brother in Granville, NY, dated July 7, 1893. The broadside advertises clothing and footwear. The envelope provides a glimpse into business correspondence practices.

This is the first American edition of J. Sparkes Hall's *The Book of the Feet: A History of Boots and Shoes*. Published in New York in 1847 by William H. Graham and J. S. Redfield, this volume traces the history of footwear from ancient Egypt, the Hebrews, Persia, Greece, and Rome through the Middle Ages to the 19th century. It includes illustrations of different styles, advice for last-makers, and remedies for corns. This particular copy contains an ownership inscription from Simon Mayer of Natchez, Mississippi, dated December 23, 1858.

This colorful trade card advertises Brosnan Bros., a retailer specializing in Boots, Shoes & Slippers. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a red slipper overflowing with purple and white flowers and green foliage, tied with a pink bow, alongside the text "Compliments of Brosnan Bros. 200 Milwaukee Ave." The reverse side provides further details, inviting attention to their "complete New Line of BOOTS, SHOES & SLIPPERS" at "FINEST GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES," listing multiple store locations including 200 Milwaukee Ave. & 171 N. Halsted St. in Chicago, and 110 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The text on the reverse uses decorative asterisks between words.

This die-cut trade card for Eben & Berckowitz, a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Broome St. & Springfield Ave. in Newark, New Jersey, circa 1885, features an illustration of a large blue high-button boot with red trim. An old woman, often associated with the 'Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe' nursery rhyme, peeks out from the top, holding a sign for the business. When opened, the boot reveals a series of twelve children nestled inside. The card exhibits fine graphics and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name. The item was patented on April 8, 1883. 3.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt's Fine Shoes. The front features a colorful illustration in a Rococo or Colonial style, depicting a powdered-wigged boy in a blue and gold coat tipping his hat to a girl in a frilly red and yellow dress. A small sign held by the boy reads "Edwin C. Burt Fine Shoes". The verso provides business information for Edwin C. Burt of New York, centered within an ornate design showcasing medals awarded at international exhibitions including Paris (1867, 1878), Vienna (1873), and the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia (1876). It also identifies L. Witkowski at 376 Lawrence St., Denver, CO, as an agent for Edwin C. Burt's goods. A "Caution" notice states that genuine Edwin C. Burt goods have the name stamped on the lining and sole of each shoe. The card is typical of Victorian-era advertising with its decorative design and emphasis on awards and brand authenticity. 3.

This trade card for Greensfelder, Florsheim & Co. advertises their school shoes, stating "EVERY PAIR WARRANTED" on the front and "CELEBRATED SCHOOL SHOES" on the verso. The colorful illustration on the front depicts two children, a boy and a girl, interacting with a dog near a wooden fence adorned with roses, suggesting a charming, pastoral setting. The children are dressed in period clothing, with the boy carrying a satchel and the girl holding a book. The verso provides additional brand information and a directive to "SEE THAT EVERY PAIR HAS OUR LABEL." The design features period-typical typography for the business name. 3.

A trade card for I. Lowenstein, a dealer in Boots & Shoes located at 931 Kearny St., San Francisco, CA, circa 1885. The front of the card features a red-inked illustration of a child's head and an oval blue rubber stamp advertisement with the business name and address, all within a red border. The verso also contains the same oval blue rubber stamp advertisement.

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises John Kelly's Fine Shoes, which were exclusively sold at J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a decorative boot, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements, lush vines, and a butterfly, all set against a warm, patterned background. The text "John Kelly's Fine Shoes, Rochester, N.Y." is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso of the card provides details for J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, located at 565 Pearl Street in Cleveland, Ohio, presenting the information in bold, block-style lettering. **3.

This trade card advertises L. Solomon, a dealer in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, and shoes, located at 7 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, N. Y. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy in historical or fanciful attire, eating a large striped candy cane, with a small dog beside him. The card uses decorative, ornate lettering for the business description, typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card for Louis Cohen & Co. features a colorful chromolithograph illustration on the front depicting a boy sitting on a girl in a grassy field, both playing with grapes. The back of the card serves as an advertisement for Louis Cohen & Co., a business in Staunton, Virginia. The ad states, "Our Stock is now complete, and consists of all the Latest Styles and Novelties in Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Trunks, &c. Prices Lower Than Ever." The text uses various ornate and decorative typefaces, typical of advertising from the period, with a publisher credit for Martin Meyer, Baltimore. **3.

This trade card for Mrs. C. Solomon's Boot & Shoe Store in Philadelphia features a lithographic illustration of a Black person, depicted in a racist caricature, wearing a straw hat and playing with a top in an outdoor scene. The business information is presented in a white rectangular text box, stating "COMPLIMENTS OF Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, 1349 South Second St. PHILADELPHIA." The overall design includes a dotted background pattern, typical of late 19th-century trade cards. The reverse of the card is blank except for handwritten archival markings.

A colorful trade card for Mrs. C. Solomon's Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1349 South Second St., Philadelphia. The card features an illustration of a girl in a hat and dress playing croquet in a park-like setting. The text reads, "Compliments of Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, 1349 South Second St. PHILADELPHIA." The imagery and style are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising, often using appealing illustrations to promote businesses. **3.

This trade card from Nye & Blatner, a shoe store located at 4 Beaver Block, South Pearl Street, Albany, N.Y., advertises their "Fine Shoes" around 1885. The card features an illustration in blue ink depicting a man in a feathered hat sitting on a drum, interacting with a performing monkey. The text uses ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product description. The imagery likely serves to attract attention and convey a sense of entertainment or whimsy. **3.

This trade card advertises B. Frank Hart, a boot and shoe dealer located at 81 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card displays a colorful illustration of a lake scene with red, pink, and purple flowers. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for Hart's business, with additional details about the boots and shoes he sold.

This trade card advertises B. Nathan, a shoe dealer located at 219-221 Sixth Avenue in New York City. The front of the card features a young girl wearing a pale orange jersey and a cap. The card also includes a list of other shoe stores. The back of the card provides more information about the business. The card appears to be printed in a light, elegant style, with the store name and address prominently displayed in black lettering. The girl is rendered in a simple, almost cartoonish style. The back of the card includes an advertisement for the store, listing other stores that sell Nathan's shoes. This suggests that Nathan may have been a wholesaler or distributor of shoes.

This trade card advertises the fine shoe business of D. F. Buchmiller, located at 3 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. [The card notes that Buchmiller is located at Levy's Old Stand, but information on the previous owner, Levy, is unavailable.] The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a shoe adorned with pink flowers and green leaves. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The card is bordered in a light brown color.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Brothers, a shoe store located at 304 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of flowers arranged inside a dainty slipper. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith, Stein & Co., a boot and shoe manufacturing company located at 56 & 58 Market Street in the Farwell Building, Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features a detailed lithograph illustration of their factory and offices, suggesting a large and established company. The back is blank. The card is printed in a variety of colors.

This trade card advertises the Great Bankrupt Boot & Shoe Co., located at 53 & 55 State Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two kittens under a red umbrella. The back of the card provides more information about the business and lists D.E. Hirshberg as the manager. It advertises “Bankrupt Shoes and Boots,” noting that the company is a dealer in job lots and bankrupt goods.

This trade card advertises Harry Cohen, a boot and shoe merchant located at 8 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a boy stuck in an apple tree. The verso of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hirshberg & Samuels, a shoe store located at 72 Bank Street in Waterbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a colorful graphic illustration of two children playing with a chicken and chicks. The card has a blue background and a white border. The back of the card provides additional information about the business, including the store's address, hours of operation, and its location opposite the post office.

This trade card advertises Isidor Alkus's Boots and Shoes store located at 553 & 555 Broadway in Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card features an illustration depicting an astronomy lesson, with a telescope pointed towards the sky. A small figure is pointing at the telescope. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises C. M. Henderson & Co., a seller of boots and shoes. The front of the card features two children looking at a beetle on a pin. The back of the card is stamped with an ad for J. G. Schumann, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The card is part of a set of 5.

This trade card is part of a set of five national cards advertising C. M. Henderson & Co., a boot and shoe company. The front of the card features an illustration of a child artist painting a fly. The child is in a small chair and wearing what appears to be a green dress. The child uses a brush to paint the fly on a wall. The child's face is turned to the right, and a large eye looks toward the viewer. The verso features an advertisement for J.G. Schumann, a business located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The verso of the card is also stamped.

This trade card advertises J.T. Cohen, a boot and shoe retailer located at the southwest corner of Broughton and Barnard Streets in Savannah, Georgia. The card features a hand-drawn illustration of a stylish shoe with a pointed toe and a high heel, suggesting the business specialized in fashionable footwear. The illustration includes a decorative flourish at the bottom of the shoe. The card is in black and white. [J.T. Cohen appears to have run a business in San Francisco, California as well.] The back of this card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Rosenberg's Great Western Boot and Shoe Bazaar, located at 1124 & 1126 South Fourth Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man appearing to be intoxicated in a bar setting. He is wearing a hat and holding a bottle and glass. The background is a simple illustration of a bar with several men standing around. The image is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Suess & Co., Enterprise Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1009 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card depicts a young girl holding a large egg and doves. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a young sailor boy dropping a pail of water. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 738 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a young girl in a pink and white dress standing on a rock in the ocean. She holds a paddle in one hand, suggesting she is about to embark on a nautical adventure. The background is a beautiful seascape, with waves crashing against the rocks and a bright, blue sky above. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Levy & Katzman, a Memphis, Tennessee business, with a focus on ladies' slippers and gaiters. The front of the card features an illustration of two young boys playing in a boat. One of the boys is diving into the water. The card lists a variety of shoe styles, including hand-sewed slippers and gaiters, white slippers and sandals, Louis XV heeled slippers and gaiters, and men's embroidered and plain slippers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M.P. Frank's shoe and boot store located at 84 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a young boy holding a pot of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy sitting by a rock and bird. The boy is dressed in a long, dark coat. The background includes grass and trees. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The card features a slipper decorated with colorful flowers. This is card two of four in the set. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The card features a drawing of a slipper adorned with flowers. This card is one of four in a set. The back of the card is blank. The card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co. with addresses at 147 First St., Portland, OR, and 107, 109, and 111 Kearny St., San Francisco.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen, a boot and shoe merchant in Newburgh, New York. The front of the card features a woman holding a bouquet of flowers. The image of the woman is surrounded by a black border. The text 'Fine Boots and Shoes' is prominently displayed in a script font on the front of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohen, a shoe merchant at 7 & 9 North Eighth Street. [Cohen had no branches.] The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy courting a young girl. He has a flower behind his back. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including 'Burt's Fine Shoes', and 'Sole Agency for Fine Shoes'.

This trade card advertises the Star Boot and Shoe House, owned by L. Witkowski, located at 376 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features an image of chicks playing, with a red border around the image. The back of the card features a calendar for the year 1881.

This trade card, circa 1885, depicts a young girl holding a grey kitten. The back features a full advertisement for ladies' and men's handmade shoes and boots, with prices listed. The advertisement indicates the store was fully lit by electric lights. The address 2030 Frankford Avenue is prominently displayed.

This trade card advertises A. Feldman's boot and shoe store located at 135 North Main Street in Pittstown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a sepia-toned illustration of a young girl, appearing thoughtful or perhaps slightly distressed, holding her head with one hand. The style of the illustration is characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking. The text on the front indicates the store's address and highlights the quality of the boots and shoes: "STANDARD SCREW FASTENED BOOTS AND SHOES...NO EQUAL...NATIONAL CARD." The back of the card (second image) displays a full advertisement, with a depiction of a shoe alongside additional text, showcasing a broader range of products or perhaps further emphasizing the store's commitment to quality.

This trade card advertises Asher's, a store selling "Cheap Family Boots & Shoes." The front of the card features a comical illustration of a cow being milked. The text on the card clearly states the business name and address: Asher's Cheap Family Boots & Shoes, 61 Main Street, Flushing, Long Island, New York. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a blue slipper filled with shoes. The address 416 North 16th Street is prominently displayed, along with a full advertisement on the reverse. The card is estimated to date from around 1885. The card is from the collection of Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

This trade card advertises Fiegel & Rose, purveyors of fine shoes, located at 596 ½ Fifth Ave., two doors below Prospect Ave., Brooklyn. The front of the card showcases a color illustration of a woman elegantly dressed in a fur coat and a yellow gown. The image is likely intended to convey sophistication and quality, associating these attributes with the shoes sold by the business. The back of the card is not shown in the available image.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt's Fine Shoes, located at 281 Grand Street in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two doves pulling a chariot carrying Cupid, all within the outline of a shoe. This imagery emphasizes the elegance and desirability of Burt's footwear. The business's address is prominently displayed below the image. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, though the text itself is not legible in the image. This is a "National Card for Burt's Shoes."

This trade card advertises Frank & Adler as wholesale agents for "Solar Tip Shoes." The front of the card features a depiction of children marching, likely showcasing the shoes. The text 'Frank & Adler Wholesale Agents' is clearly visible. The back of the card is entirely covered by an advertisement.

This trade card advertises Henry Herz & Co. and Feary's Albany Shoes. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a well-dressed young girl holding a bouquet of flowers. A tulip is depicted at the bottom of the card. The color scheme and style suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business's address, 373 State Street, is clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fearey's Albany Shoes. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a school blackboard with a unicorn depicted on it. This suggests a connection to children's footwear or a playful marketing approach. The back of the card displays the full address: 373 State Street. The style and illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is not blank and includes the business address.

This trade card advertises Henry Sachs, successor to S. & B. Cohen, a dealer in boots and shoes. The front of the card depicts a colorful illustration of a juggler, possibly suggesting a sense of skill and dexterity, mirroring the craftsmanship in shoemaking. The back of the card provides the business information: "Henry Sachs, Successor to S. & B. Cohen, Dealer in Boots and Shoes, 195 N. Gay Street, Baltimore."

This trade card advertises Hirshberg & Samuels, the "New England One Price Boot and Shoe House." The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a kitchen setting. The overall color scheme appears to be primarily blue. The text on the front clearly displays the business name and street address: "HIRSCHBERG & SAMUELS.......72 BANK STREET." The back of the card (seen in a second image) shows an advertisement with additional information, including "OPP. P. O." (opposite Post Office), suggesting the location of the store. This is one of two cards included in this record.

Trade card advertising Hyman Brothers, dealers in hats, boots, shoes, and other unspecified goods. The card is dated circa 1885. Geographic location is inferred from the collection's metadata as somewhere near 39.2627819997627, -121.019455000184. Additional details are not available.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's, a boot and shoe store located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features the business's name prominently displayed, along with the address and a simple depiction of boots and shoes. The text is clear, and the design is uncluttered, focusing primarily on conveying the essential information: the business name, the type of goods sold, and the address. The back of the card is blank. The card's overall style is simple and functional, characteristic of trade cards from the late 19th century.

This trade card, for J. Stern, advertises "Boots & Shoes One Price" and "Notions for Men." The front of the card features a humorous, colorful cartoon depicting a stove tipping over with a child attempting to extinguish the resulting fire. The text "RED HOT" is prominently displayed near the cartoon. The back of the card provides the business's address: 28 South Main Street. The back of the card also includes additional text, which is partially illegible in the image provided.

This trade card advertises Jacob Bros.' Boston Boot & Shoe Store, located at 845 Broadway, Oakland, CA. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a sailboat with two sails. The image is likely symbolic and may not directly relate to the store's products. The back of the card is blank. The description accompanying the trade card in the collection also includes information about the J.M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, which is unrelated to the business advertised on the card.

This trade card advertises James Rothschild's Boot and Shoe Store, located at 477 8th Avenue (corner of 34th Street) in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl in a blue dress. The back of the card contains a full advertisement with prices listed for various types of footwear. The card shows some signs of trimming.

This trade card advertises Joseph Schermer's business in Little Falls, New York. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of a shoe clerk fitting a woman with a boot that is far too large for her foot. The text on the front reads: "Joseph Schermer Dealer In Fine Boots Shoes, Clothing, Gents Furnishings, &C Main St. Little Falls. Putting her foot in it." The illustration is likely meant to be light-hearted and memorable, emphasizing the selection of footwear and clothing. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising L. Bloch & Co. and Moses Bloch, a popular clothier and shoe dealer in Danville, Pennsylvania. The card features advertisements on both sides; the front promotes L. Bloch & Co., suggesting customers wait to buy holiday gifts until visiting their store. The back advertises Moses Bloch's clothing and shoe business, including a price list. The card is illustrated with a man wearing glasses, a pipe, and a quill behind his ear, and an owl. Circa 1885.

This record contains two images of trade cards. The first image shows a trade card for Levy's, advertising pink slippers with flowers. The address, 4304 Main Street in Frankford, is clearly visible on the card. The second image shows the back of the card, which features a full advertisement for "Oak Hall Clothing House." The front of the card is predominantly focused on the image of the pink slippers with floral decorations, which likely indicates the store stocked ladies' footwear. The overall aesthetic suggests a late 19th-century design. The back of the card is not blank and is dedicated to another advertisement.

This trade card for Melcher & Miller, "The Boot and Shoe Men," features a die-cut design. The front of the card showcases a die-cut image of a drum and a bust of a young girl. Text on the front indicates the business is located "Under Music Hall" and displays a gold boot logo. The back of the card contains the full advertisement. The style and illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises Mrs. T. Strauss's business, "The Great American Store," selling boots and shoes. The front of the card features a striking illustration of a peacock with its tail feathers fanned out to display an advertisement. The peacock's tail feathers reveal the business's name and location. The address, 143 North Queen Street, is clearly visible. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. T. Strauss's Great American Boot and Shoe Store, located at 143 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a fan made of leaves and, prominently, the words "BOOTS AND SHOES" along with "GREAT AMERICAN STORE." The design is elegant and suggestive of late 19th-century aesthetics. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a baby in a large yellow shoe. The card is part of Volume 25, Page 31 of Arc.MS.56. The image is described as "BABY IN A LARGE YELLOW SHOE". The card is dated circa 1900.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, NY. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl on a swing, set against a possibly idyllic background. The image style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name, the type of goods sold, and their address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., described as "Leading Boot and Shoe Dealers" in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a drawing of what appears to be an elaborate feather fan. The layout is simple, focusing primarily on the text announcing the business and its specialization in boots and shoes. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of three trade cards in a set from Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon (147 First St.) and San Francisco, California (107, 109, and 111 Kearny St.). The card depicts a slipper adorned with flowers. The illustration is in color. The back of the card is blank.

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. Katzenberg's boot and shoe store in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man and a woman peering into a shop window at shoes. The style of the drawing is characteristic of late 19th-century commercial art. The back of the card contains a full advertisement announcing a moving sale from 467 N. Gay Street to the old stand at 463 N. Gay Street. A detailed price list is included. The card shows some damage. [The donor noted that S. Katzenberg was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a "Leading Boot and Shoe House" located at the corner of Genesee and North Streets in Auburn, NY. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man in a rowboat. The style of the illustration suggests a lighthearted and humorous approach to advertising. The business name and address are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This record contains two images of trade cards for Saul's Shoes, located at 51 and 53 N. Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The first image shows an envelope-style trade card. The flap of the envelope features a large pink rose, other white flowers, and a yellow butterfly. The card advertises shoes for ladies and men. The second image is NOT ENOUGH INFO. The back of the cards is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This trade card advertises The Star Shoe Store, located at 20 West 14th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl catching butterflies in a field. The text proudly proclaims, "The Largest, Handsomest, Cheapest Shoe Store in this Country." The business name and address are clearly printed beneath the image. The back of the card is a full advertisement with prices listed for various shoes.