Subject: Gift shops

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a store selling trimming and fancy goods, located at 116, 118, 120, & 122 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a goat-drawn cart carrying children, highlighting the lighthearted spirit of the business. The design suggests a focus on children's goods, possibly toys or decorative items for children's rooms. The card dates from approximately 1882. The back of the card is blank.