Subject: One Price System

This metal lunchbox served as an advertising give-away for Cohen & Brumberg One Price Clothiers, who operated in Salem, Ohio, and Ironton, Ohio, around 1885. The lunchbox features a bail handle with a wooden grip and an interior that includes a tray and a glass thermos. The lid is prominently embossed with the business name "COHEN & BRUMBERG," "ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS," and their locations "SALEM O. AND IRONTON OH," set within a decorative, rectangular border. The metal construction shows wear consistent with its age. 3.

This trade card advertises David Cohen, "The Leading One Price Shoe House," located at 31 North Eighth Street, below Filbert, East Side, Philadelphia. The advertisement highlights that the business is an agent for sole leather and offers "tip shoes, best in the country," with a note stating "no connection with any other store." The card features an amusing illustration of a smiling child in a dress on a stool, pouring water from a basin onto a smaller, crying, naked child in a tub below. The text is presented in a mix of decorative and standard fonts, with "DAVID COHEN" and "One Price Shoe House" being most prominent, against a two-tone background of faded gold and a reddish-brown for the illustrations and some text. 3.

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This trade card advertises Maurice A. Mayer, "The Globe" Clothier, located on Thirteenth Street opposite the Thurston Hotel. The business sold clothing, hats, and furnishing goods, promoting a policy of "Strictly ONE PRICE, and that THE LOWEST." The front of the card features a vibrant color illustration titled "The Return from the Insect Fair," depicting a beetle and a butterfly pulling a large beet on wheels, with ants and a flag reading "FIRST PRIZE BEET." The illustration is typical of whimsical advertising imagery of the late 19th century, while the reverse uses distinct, period-appropriate typography to convey business details. 3.

This trade card advertises Borgenski's, a clothing store located at 458 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a child's head peeking out from a tambourine, surrounded by red roses. The front of the card includes a full advertisement, highlighting the store's one-price policy for ladies', gents', misses', and children's clothing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Bloch & Co., described as "Successors to L. Goldberg, One Price Clothiers." The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl carrying a large basket overflowing with what appears to be fabric or clothing. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name, their description, and the street address: 174 Bridge St., Phoenixville, Pa. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Isaac Wolf, a leading one-price clothier in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple line drawing of a young girl standing against a wall. The illustration style appears to be from the late 19th century. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address: "Isaac Wolf, Leading One Price Clothier, 824 Cumberland Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Lowenstine, a "One Price Clothier" in Valparaiso, Indiana. The front of the card (Image 1) features a simple design. The business name and the description “One Price Clothier” are prominently displayed. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The overall style and design suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This calling card-style trade card advertises K. Katz & Co., described as "One Price Clothier & Tailor." The front of the card features a single red rose, a common motif in late 19th-century advertising. The business name, description, and street address are clearly printed below the rose: 105 W. Baltimore Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co.'s "One Price Clothing House" located at 107 Washington Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy in the moon. The main text prominently displays the business name, "Loewenstine & Co.", and its tagline, "The Golden Eagle: One Price Clothing House." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co.'s One Price Clothing House in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a cat, a pig, and a cow engaged in musical activity, referencing the nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle." The style is lighthearted and playful. Below the illustration, the business's name and address are prominently displayed: "THE GOLDEN EAGLE...ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE/107 WASHINGTON AV. S." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., described as "One Price Clothiers." The front of the card is predominantly red, featuring a simple design of a sprig of daisies in the upper left corner. The business's name and address are clearly printed: N. E. Cor. 5th and South St., which indicates the location in Philadelphia. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Philip Frankenberger, a clothier in Charleston, West Virginia. The front of the card displays text indicating that Frankenberger is a "One Price Clothier." The image shows text but it is illegible. The back of the card is blank. A second image is available, but the description of its contents is not included in the provided metadata.

This trade card advertises Wm. Kramer & Co., identified as the successor to S. G. Levi. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a young girl sitting or standing on a large leaf. The style is reminiscent of late 19th-century printmaking. Below the illustration, the text clearly states, “One Price Clothier, Successor to S. G. Levi.” The back of the card is blank.