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Subject: San Francisco (Calif.)--Social life and customs


Trade Card: 211 Montgomery Street, Russ House Block, San Francisco, circa 1885 Trade Card: 211 Montgomery Street, Russ House Block, San Francisco, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a scene at 211 Montgomery Street, Russ House Block, in San Francisco, California, circa 1885. The image shows men and boys' clothing and depicts a man falling off a bench while another man pours water on him from a stone wall. The card likely advertised a men's and boys' clothing store located at this address. The description suggests a humorous or anecdotal scene.