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.

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.

A billhead from Hyman & Reichenberg, wholesalers and retailers dealing in clothing, dry-goods, groceries, boots and shoes, liquors, tobacco, cigars, etc. in Silver City, Idaho. Dated January 1, 1868. The bill lists two purchases by W. P. Walbridge. The billhead includes an ornate vignette of a building with the word 'Orders' printed below it.

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.

Invoice from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., manufacturers and importers of boots and shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome St., cor. Bush., San Francisco. Dated July 17, 1877. The bill lists several items purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Company, likely for boots or shoes, including 'Ladies Back Strap Buck' and 'Child's Shoes.' The transaction total is $4.85. The billhead displays ornate lettering, includes a header section, and has a clearly defined list of items and prices. It also includes a section for the buyer to sign the bill.

Billhead of Joseph Sampson & Son, a dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, crockery, hardware, groceries and liquors store, located on Front Street, Georgetown, South Carolina. The billhead is dated May 18, 1880, and advertises that the company buys cotton and country produce. Additional information notes that Joseph Sampson served in the Civil War (Company I, 21st Infantry, detailed to Quartermaster Department) and his grandfather was listed in the 1818 business directory.

Billhead from M. Meyer & Co., dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes, located at 38 Broad Street, Selma, Alabama. The billhead is dated May 5, 1881, and was issued to J. J. Hearst.

Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., Boots & Shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 1, 1877. The billhead advertises "California Made Goods" and that the company is the "Sole agent for National Guarenteed Rubber Boots". Marion Leventritt, a partner in the firm and a notable figure in San Francisco's Jewish community and shoe manufacturing, is mentioned.

Embossed advertisement envelope for Wychoff & Smelzer, a staple and fancy dry goods, groceries, and boots and shoes store in Watkins, New York. Dated February 14, 1867.

Embossed advertisement for Wychoff & Smelzer, offering staple and fancy dry goods, groceries, boots, and shoes. The advertisement is dated February 14, 1867. Geographic location is Ithaca, New York.

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.

A half-sheet letter from Levy & Katzman, located at 122 Duane Street, New York City, to Simons & Cappelman in Charleston, South Carolina, dated January 7, 1887. The letter pertains to ladies' and gentlemen's hand-sewn boots.

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 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 is a trade card for J. G. Schumann, C. M. Henderson & Co., a boot and shoe company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The card features a child dressed in a uniform holding a card. The card has a red border. The back of the card contains an advertisement for J. G. Schumann, Santa Fe, New Mexico. This is part of a set of five trade cards.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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, part of a set of five, advertises C. M. Henderson & Co., a retailer of boots and shoes. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child dressed in an Oriental-style hat standing on pontoons. The image style and color palette suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card features a stamped advertisement for J. G. Schumann in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

This trade card is a vibrant advertisement for C. M. Henderson & Co.'s boots and shoes, specifically highlighting their "Henderson School Shoes." The front of the card showcases a colorful lithograph of a charming red schoolhouse with children playing in the yard, captioned 'LeCole Rouge.' The back of the card continues the advertisement for Henderson's shoes, emphasizing the "Little Red School House" logo on the soles. Importantly, it also features a local retailer promotion, crediting Nathan Falk & Bro. of Boise City, Idaho, as the seller.

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 Emanuel L. Fried's Boot and Shoe House, located at 419 N Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy looking unwell after smoking a cigar. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business. [Established in 1843, Emanuel L. Fried was the son of the business's founder. He was born in Baltimore in 1845 and was the brother of Mary Neuberger, Rachel Bruner, Lazarus Fried, Henry Fried, and Amelia Moses. Amelia Moses was the mother of Jacob Bernard Moses, Gertrude Loventhal, Miriam Rothschild, May Werthan, and Bertha Fensterwald.]

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 H. Grossmayer, a dealer in civil and military furnishing goods, clothing, boots, and shoes. The card is a simple, straightforward design. The front of the card features the business name, a list of goods sold, and the address: 76 King Street, Alexandria. The text is printed in a straightforward typeface typical of commercial printing of the period. The back of the card is blank.

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 Jacob Brothers' Boston Boot & Shoe Store, located at 845 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a drawing of a sailboat with three sails. The back of the card is blank. A separate text on the card mentions the J.M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, with the Bertha Rauh Cohen Annex. The home was founded in 1890 by Esther Gusky and the Annex was a gift in 1889 from Aaron Cohen.

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.

Trade card advertising the business of M. Gunst, a manufacturing agent located at 65 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features a depiction of boots and shoes in a window, done in black and sepia. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. The card includes imagery that uses racist caricatures of Black people.

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 advertising Phelps, Dodge & Palmer Boots & Shoes, sold by B. H. Levy & Bro. in Streator, Illinois. Circa 1885.

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises the Progress Boot and Shoe Store located at 236 Locust Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front features a comical illustration of a boy dropping money into a hat held by a frog. The back features a full advertisement with a poem. This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 39, Page 17.

A circa 1890 trade card for Rosenbaum & Bro. in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The front features a cartoon illustrating the strength of their "Clinching Screwed" boots and shoes. The reverse displays testimonials and retail information.

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 trade card advertises Simon Rosenberg's Cheap Boots and Shoes store, located at 2117 Ridge Avenue, below Oxford, on the East Side of Philadelphia. The front of the card features a drawing of a boy playing a lute. The illustration's style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. A separate text on the card mentions the J.M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, with the Bertha Rauh Cohen Annex, providing historical context related to the card's discovery. This information suggests the card may have been found alongside materials related to the orphanage.

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.