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Subject: Girls


Trade Card: 239 South Street, circa 1885 Trade Card: 239 South Street, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a girl and a fishbowl, likely advertising a business located at 239 South Street. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of the Lewis Rau collection (Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59).

Trade Card: Girl and Patchwork Quilt (circa 1885) Trade Card: Girl and Patchwork Quilt (circa 1885)

Trade card depicting a girl and a patchwork quilt. The card dates from circa 1885 and is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the OOS, Binder 1, Page 6. The geographic location associated with the card is approximately 43.155708, -77.612547 (possibly in New York State, but this requires further verification). The subject matter suggests a mercantile context.

Trade Card: J. Block's Clothing, Penn Yan, New York Trade Card: J. Block's Clothing, Penn Yan, New York

This trade card advertises J. Block's clothing store in Penn Yan, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two young girls in blue dresses, one holding a fan.  The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the text directs customers to "FOR BARGINS IN CLOTHING CALL AT BLOCK'S," including the street address, Jacob Street. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: J. Block's Clothing, Penn Yan, New York Trade Card: J. Block's Clothing, Penn Yan, New York

This trade card advertises J. Block's clothing store in Penn Yan, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two young girls in blue dresses, carrying a parasol. The girls are depicted in a style suggestive of the late 19th century. Below the illustration, the text reads: "FOR BARGINS IN CLOTHING CALL AT BLOCK'S... JACOB STREET". The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: J. Block's Clothing, Penn Yan, New York Trade Card: J. Block's Clothing, Penn Yan, New York

This trade card advertises J. Block's clothing store in Penn Yan, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two young girls in red dresses, one of whom holds a fan. The girls' attire and the style of the illustration suggest a late 19th-century context. Below the image, the text promotes the store, urging customers to "For Bargains in Clothing Call at Block's," and provides the street address, "Jacob Street." The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: J. Block's Clothing, Penn Yan, New York Trade Card: J. Block's Clothing, Penn Yan, New York

This trade card advertises J. Block's clothing store in Penn Yan, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two young girls in red dresses, holding a parasol. The girls are depicted in a pastoral scene, which could denote a sense of elegance and affordability. Below the image, the text reads: "FOR BARGINS IN CLOTHING CALL AT BLOCK'S...JACOB STREET." The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: L. Schloss & Co., Star Clothing House, Akron, Ohio Trade Card: L. Schloss & Co., Star Clothing House, Akron, Ohio

This trade card advertises L. Schloss & Co.'s Star Clothing House in Akron, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a young girl joyfully jumping rope.  The illustration is likely meant to evoke a sense of childhood and playfulness, possibly suggesting the clothing sold is suitable for children. Below the illustration, the address 122 S. Howard St. is prominently displayed, along with the business' name, "Star Clothing House." The back of the card is a full advertisement featuring additional details about the store's offerings. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin.

Trade Card: S. Cohen & Co., Dry Goods, Boston, Massachusetts Trade Card: S. Cohen & Co., Dry Goods, Boston, Massachusetts

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a dry goods store located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of several young girls dancing in a circle around the number 9, which is prominently displayed. The style of the illustration and the overall design of the card suggest it was created sometime in the late 19th century. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement. The back of this card contains a full advertisement; this advertisement is not transcribed here.

Trade Card: Steiner Brothers, Druggists, Frederick, Maryland Trade Card: Steiner Brothers, Druggists, Frederick, Maryland

This trade card advertises Steiner Brothers, druggists located at 103 North Market Street in Frederick, Maryland. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a red dress. The style of the illustration and the card's design suggest it dates from the late 19th century. The business's address, 103 North Market Street, is clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.