Subject: Shoe industry

A three-part advertising blotter for S. Cohen's shoe store in Newburgh, New York. Each blotter features a lithograph of a fashionably dressed woman and an advertisement promoting the store as "the leading shoe store in the country" located at 89 Water Street, next to M. Schwartz & Co. The blotters are in white, gold, and blue. Circa 1885.

Billhead from Leon Frank & Sons, Maryland Shoe Factory, manufacturers of fine shoes in Baltimore, Maryland. Dated July 7, 1886. The half-sheet letterhead features a decorative header with a central medallion graphic of an eagle with a shield. The company address is listed as 369 West Baltimore Street.

An envelope addressed to E. & S. Liberman, wholesale dealers in boots and shoes, at 472 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope features an all-over advertisement for Louisville, Kentucky, and is dated circa 1880. The envelope was mailed from Marion, Kentucky.

This archival item consists of a letter and its accompanying envelope. The letter, dated March 18, 1869, was sent from Dreyfoos, Cahn & Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio-based shoe company located at 115 West Pearl Street, to Beam & Jay in New Paris, Ohio. The content of the letter is commercial in nature. The envelope provides additional information about the sender and recipient.

A set of nineteen trade cards produced by Selz, Schwab & Co. of Chicago, Illinois, circa 1885. Each card features a portrait and signature of a different U.S. President, starting with George Washington. The front of each card displays the portrait and signature, while the back advertises "Selz Rock Bottom Shoes Mfg. by Selz, Schwab & Co., Chicago." In 1878, M. Selz bought into the M. Selz Shoe Company. The collection includes images of the following presidents: George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, and Grover Cleveland.

Envelope containing two price lists for ladies' and men's uppers and skins from S. P. Frank, a manufacturer located at 82 Hamilton Street, Albany, New York. The envelope notes that German is spoken. The date is inferred from the context of the collection.

This trade card advertises A. Adler's dry goods and clothing store located at 43 West King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a woman trying on a shoe while a man stands behind a counter. Text on the card advertises suits, cloaks, dry goods, and notions. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. G. Jacobs, a boot and shoe dealer located in Orcutt's Block on Main Street, Rockville, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of children inside a cobbler's shop. Two children are standing inside the shop, a young boy to the right, wearing a red coat, and a young girl on the left, with long hair, wearing a blue dress. The girl is holding her hand to her mouth as if she's laughing. A third child, also a young girl, is seated on the left looking down at a pair of boots. The scene depicts various tools and materials for making and repairing shoes. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Goldschmidt & Co., a boot and shoe maker located at the corner of Congress Street and Church Plaza in Tucson, Arizona. The front of the card features an illustration of two well-dressed men. The back of the card includes a full advertisement, promoting a selection of custom boots and shoes.

This trade card advertises A. Hyman & Co. as dealers in Phelps, Dodge & Palmer Shoes. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman caring for four children. On the back, there is an advertisement for the National Brand. [The card likely dates to around 1885.]

This trade card advertises A. J. Jacobs & Co., a shoe store located at 1001 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a brown and white dog resting on a beach with its paw on a log. The dog is looking towards the right, The text, 'Ladies and Gents Fine Shoes' is on the card in a red banner. The background is a beach scene with sand and water. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Kahn's Cheap Store, located at 275 & 277 Larrabee Street, corner of Rees Street, Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features an illustration of a cat and a spider. The back of the card contains additional details about the store and its offerings. The card advertises that the store is selling out at cost price.

This trade card advertises A. Koenig, a boot and shoe merchant located at 123 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy fishing. The boy stands in water, using a fishing pole and line, and is surrounded by water plants. The text on the card is in black lettering on a white background, with an ornate border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. M. Markstone & Bro., boot and shoe dealers in Hoosick Falls, New York. The card features a comical silhouette image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Pakscher Boot & Shoe Store located at 248 & 294 1/2 Grand Street, New York, New York. The card is printed on glossy stock. The card's front is the only side visible in the record. [The card is likely from 1880, when Charles Zornow owned a boot and shoe store at 248 Grand Street.]

This trade card advertises Aishberg's Shoe Store, located at 879 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy carrying a girl across a stream. The illustration is framed by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Aishberg's Shoe Store, located at 379 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an attractive woman. The back of the card is blank.

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 Blitz's, a business located at 2216 N. Front Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a purple shoe adorned with flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Borgenski's, a shoe dealer located at 458 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a young girl in a pink and white dress with a pink ribbon in her hair. The girl has a feather near her mouth and holds a book. Flowers are on the windowsill behind her. The back of the card provides more details about the business and features advertising for satchels, trunks, and shoes.

This trade card is part of a set of five and advertises C. M. Henderson & Co., a boot and shoe dealer located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children playing in the sand. The back of the card provides information about the business. The back also features a stamped advertisement for J.G. Schumann, another business in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

This trade card advertises Charles Simon's shoe store in Syracuse, New York. The card features a black baby laying on a blanket. The front of the card lists two addresses: 248 & 248 1/2 North Salina Street, and the business's branch location, 147 North Salina Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Chas. L. Cohen's Reliable Boot and Shoe House located at 315 N. Gay Street, between High and Front Streets, in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of elves. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business. The card is in poor condition but is a good example of a trade card from the 1870s.

This trade card is for D. Cohen, located at 123 N. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA. The front of the card is a stylized illustration of a woman's bust wearing a lace or embroidered collar. The card is part of a National Card series, The Ladies Blackening, by G.H. Wood. This is a common format for trade cards of the period. The back of the card is blank. The other trade card in this record, a National Card series, is blank on both sides and has a small red border. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

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 D. Gluckman's Fashionable Boot and Shoe Store in Hollister, California. The card features an image of a young woman in shorts, standing against a backdrop of flowers. The front of the card displays the store's name. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises D. Rosen's second-hand goods store, located at 186 1/2 Maine Street in Brunswick, Maine. The front of the card lists the services offered by the store, including selling second-hand clothing, boots, shoes, and furniture as well as pressing and repairing clothing. The card features simple typography and a plain background.

This trade card advertises Dalsheimer Bros., a shoe merchant with locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey. The front of the card features a large, central illustration of a shoe. [The back of the card contains a detailed map of the streets where the Dalsheimer Bros. stores are located.] The business address is prominently displayed at the top of the card: 410 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA. WEST & HARTMAN STS. CAMDEN N.J.

This trade card advertises David Zabinski, a one-price boot and shoe dealer located at 1499 Third Avenue in New York City. The front of the card features a girl holding a sword. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The card also references two other shoe businesses: E.C. Burt's Fine Shoes and P. Cox & Bro. School Shoes.

This trade card advertises Deimel & Schermer, clothiers in Herkimer, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two children trying on shoes. One child is sitting on a bench, wearing a dark dress, and the other child, who is wearing a light-colored suit, is trying on a shoe. The background includes what appears to be a storefront with a large sign that says 'Deimel & Schermer.' The back of the card includes more information about the business, including the company's address and a variety of clothing advertised.

This trade card advertises E.C. Burt's, a shoe and fine goods store located at 281 Grand Street, New York City. The front of the card depicts four children riding a large egg decorated with the American flag. The back of the card provides further details about the business and the types of shoes and fine goods sold.

This trade card advertises Eben & Berckowitz, a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Broome Street and Springfield Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a man in a stockade, standing in a colorful, cartoon-like pose. The illustration appears to be the background of the card. The card has a red border around the outside of the design. The back of the card is blank.

This sepia-toned trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt Shoes, located at 281 Grand Avenue, New York City. The front of the card features a bust portrait of a girl. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt, a clothing and furnishing goods store located at 22 South Saline Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two cherubs shooting arrows at a finely dressed boy. The cherubs are wearing hats, wings, and carrying bows and arrows. The boy is wearing a blue jacket with a yellow vest and a red bowtie. He has his hands in his pockets. The background is a green landscape. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt, a fine shoe store located at 22 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two cupids holding a single shoe. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The card was exhibited at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati by the American Jewish Archives during 2005. [This card is likely from a business run by Rosenbloom Bros. It is uncertain whether the business was a shoe store or a clothing store. The name of the store itself is not mentioned on the card.]

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt, a shoe retailer in New York City, presented by Samuel Cohn. The card features a charming illustration of a young boy wearing a red coat holding an American flag, riding a shoe shaped like a sled. The front of the card has a red border. The back of the card features an 1880 calendar.

This trade card is for Edwin C. Burt's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 281 Grand Street in New York City. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a boy in a red hat ice skating and pushing a girl on a shoe. The card is a national advertisement. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt's Fine Shoes, sold by Samuel Cohn & Bro. at 281 Grand Street in New York City. The front of the card features a portrait of Lily Langtry, a famous English actress. The back of the card advertises a sale of 2,000 pairs of slightly soiled and misshapen shoes at half price.

This trade card for Ehrichs' Boot and Shoe Merchants, located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street, New York City, features a black boot-shaped card with a white cat inside. The back of the card depicts a woman in a dress and the store's advertisement.

This trade card, printed on thick paper, advertises F. Israel Bros., proprietors of the Keystone Shoe Store in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. The card features a die-cut image of a pair of blue birds perched inside a shoe, symbolizing the store's commitment to quality and style. The front of the card is primarily blue. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Florsheim Bros., shoe merchants in Chicago, Illinois. [Florsheim Bros. are known for their high-quality leather shoes.] The front of the card displays an image of a woman with a brown hat adorned with a colorful band and a large white flower. She is likely wearing a dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement listing locations where Florsheim Bros. shoes can be purchased.

This trade card advertises Florsheim Bros., shoe merchants located at Madison Street, McVicker's Theatre Building, in Button's, Illinois. The front of the card features a young woman in a skirt and hat, sitting on a chair. She is holding a book and has a paintbrush in her hand. Above her are paintbrushes and a jar of paint. The card is easel-shaped. The back of the card lists other locations where Florsheim Bros. products can be purchased. The text is in English.

This trade card, likely dating from around 1885, advertises Florsheim Bros., shoe merchants located in the McVicker's Theatre Building on Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois. The card features an image of a woman in a black dress and hat adorned with red flowers. She is holding a bottle of Button's Raven Gloss shoe dressing. The back of the card includes a full advertisement, listing cities where Florsheim Bros. products could be purchased.

This trade card, from Florsheim Bros. in Chicago, Illinois, features a woman in a 1780s-style dress holding a shoe. The front of the card is dominated by the woman, and the business name is written at the bottom. The back of the card lists the business address: 85 E. Madison Street, Opposite McVicker's Theatre. [The Florsheim Brothers founded the well-known Florsheim Shoe Company, a major player in the American shoe industry.]

This trade card advertises Fred. Brischke's shoe store in Cohoes, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase of flowers. The text on the card reads 'Ladies Shoes a Specialty' and '3 Egbert's Block.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises G. Newmayer's Famous Boot & Shoe Store, located at 207 State Street, Schenectady, New York. The card features a red, white, and blue design. The top portion of the card features a patriotic scene with an American flag in the center. The bottom portion of the card has a text box with the business name and address. The back of the card is fully covered with advertisements.

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 Grossman & Bergen, a shoe store located at 599 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card features a yellow rose in a circular frame. The back of the card is blank. This card is oriented horizontally.

This trade card advertises H. S. Adler, a shoe dealer located at 51 North Eutaw Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of children trying on shoes in a shop setting. The children are likely in a shoe store, surrounded by shoe boxes and shelves of footwear. The back of the card features a full advertisement with prices for various shoes.

This trade card advertises H. Simler, a shoe store located at 153 Kansas Avenue in Topeka, Kansas. The front of the card features a humorous image of a drunken sailor. The sailor's hat has fallen off his head and he's leaning against a post, looking disoriented. The back of the card is blank.

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 Henry Adler, a cobbler located at 501 4 1/2 Street, corner E, S.W. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy emerging from an egg. The back of the card includes an advertisement for the business and a cobbler's tools.

This trade card advertises Henry Sachs, a dealer in boots and shoes located at 195 Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a duck and a frog with a humorous expression. The back of the card contains additional advertising information about Henry Sachs's business.

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 Hyman Brothers, a clothing store in Nevada City, California. The front of the card features a young girl wearing a blue dress and bonnet. Her hat is decorated with red and yellow accents, and she wears gold gloves. The card is in good condition. The back of the card is blank. [The card was on display at the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati (AJA) during 2005.]

This trade card advertises I. Schwarz, a merchant of fancy goods and notions, as well as ladies shoes. It features an illustration of a well-dressed woman holding a parasol with two doves perched on a rock. The woman's hat matches her dress and shoes, which are black. The address listed on the card is 141 Main Street, Gloversville, New York.

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 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. Loewenthal, a shoe retailer located at 927 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a striking illustration of a dapper gentleman, known as a 'Darling Dude,' standing in a Victorian-era interior. The man is fashionably dressed with a hat, bow tie, and an elaborate patterned vest. The illustration is set against a background of a grand staircase, a large window, and other opulent architectural details, suggesting the elegance of the shop. The card is in black and white with red accents. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Mandelbaum, a dealer in fine shoes, located at 20 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing a fashionable dress and a parasol. She holds a book and appears to be reading. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. N. Schlessinger & Sollers & Co., a shoe dealership located at 453 E. Market Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The front of the card features a child holding a bowl of goldfish. The back of the card promotes the store's stock of Sollers Shoes.

This trade card advertises J. Samuels & Co., shoe dealers in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an Art Deco style illustration of a young man (a squire?) dressed in formal attire in an autumnal setting. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Candee shoes.

This trade card advertises the J. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, located at 417 South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a black and white drawing of a storefront with a sign above it, and a man holding a shoe, with a woman beside him, walking toward the store. There are two men inside the store, and a shoe display case in the window. The back of the card is blank.

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 & Bernstein's, a shoe emporium located at 14th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of rabbits. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob A. Spitzer, a shoemaker located at 927 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a bird. The background is plain, and the text includes the business name, address, and occupation.

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 Jacob Siess, a boot and shoe manufacturer and dealer, located at 1137 Mission Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a full advertisement with illustrations of various boots and shoes. The text highlights Siess' services as a manufacturer and dealer. The card also mentions that repairing is done neatly at short notice. The back of the card is blank.

This large, die-cut trade card advertises Jacobs & Bernstein, boot and shoe merchants located at the corner of 14th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City, under the New York Savings Bank. The front of the card features a picture of a girl standing on an easel. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business. The card is folded in half with an easel stand.

This trade card advertises Jacobs & Bernstein's One Price Shoe Emporium, located at the corner of 14th Street and 8th Avenue in New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a bird perched on a branch with flowers blooming beneath. The card is bordered by a line of blue and gold, and the shop name is listed in blue text.

This trade card advertises Jacobs & Bernstein's Shoe Emporium located at the corner of 14th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl standing next to a cat. The text on the card is in a bold, eye-catching font, while the back is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacoby Bros., a clothing and shoe retailer with locations in Los Angeles, California. The card features a pleasant landscape scene depicting flowers, grass, a small pond, and houses in the distance. The card lists two addresses: 128 to 138 North Spring Street and 123 North Main Street. [Jacoby Bros. was one of Los Angeles' largest dry goods retailers in the 1880s and 1890s. Isaac, Nathan, Charles, Abraham, and Lessor Jacoby went into business in 1878, joining with Leopold Harris in buying out Herman W. Hellman's store. The Jacoby brothers, Leopold Harris, and Harris Newmark all came from the same town of Löbau, West Prussia (later part of the German Empire, now Lubawa, Poland). The Jacobys sold clothing, home furnishings, boots, shoes, hats, et al., both wholesale and retail.]

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 girl wearing a yellow cape. [The back of the card includes a full advertisement featuring price lists for various footwear. The ad notes that the store is on Scott's old stand.]

This trade card advertises Jos Mandelbaum, a boot and shoe store located at 20 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The card features a simple, typographic design with the business name, 'JOS MANDELBAUM BOOTS SHOES,' prominently displayed in bold, uppercase lettering. The address, '20 South Pearl St. ALBANY NY,' is listed below the business name. The front of the card is white with black text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Mandelbaum's fine shoe store at 20 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts a woman dressed in a Japanese style kimono or robe. She is holding a fan and looks elegant and fashionable. 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.

The front of this trade card features a whimsical illustration of an elderly woman wearing a shoe. The shoe appears to be a giant size compared to her. The back of the card advertises the American Shoe Tip Company (A.S.T. Co.) and provides the business address: 163 Congress Street, Savannah, Georgia. The background of the card is black.

This trade card advertises Joseph Strauss's boot and shoe shop located at 60 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card is a deep purple color with the store's name, address, and the words “Boots & Shoes” printed in black lettering. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joshua Hoyle's Shoe Store in Olneyville, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a portrait of Bertha Pappenheim, an Austrian-Jewish feminist and social pioneer, alongside an advertisement for the store. [Bertha Pappenheim (February 27, 1859 – May 28, 1936) was an Austrian-Jewish feminist, a social pioneer, and the founder of the Jewish Women's Association (Jüdischer Frauenbund). Under the pseudonym Anna O., she was also one of Josef Breuer's best documented patients because of Freud's writing on Breuer's case.] It is unusual for a trade card to feature a prominent figure like Bertha Pappenheim. This suggests that the card may be a stock card, meaning it was available to be customized for different businesses.

This is one of three trade cards advertising Kast's Fine Shoes at 735 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. [Kast's Fine Shoes was a business owned by L.S. Kast and J. Kaufmann.] The front of the card features a farm scene with flowers and a summery feel. The back of the card provides detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 735 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a horse-drawn wagon crossing a bridge. The scene is set in autumn with colorful leaves. The back of the card contains an advertisement. This is the third of three cards.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 735 and 740 Market Street, San Francisco, California. [L.S. Kast and J. Kaufmann were the owners of the business.] The front of the card depicts a boy, horses, and a large house with a daisy inside. The house is surrounded by a spring-like scene of flowers, trees, and greenery. The illustration style is cartoonish and lighthearted. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a dog holding a poem that wishes a happy new year. The poem's text is not visible in the image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a butterfly and an insect flying to a leaf. The background is white with a red border. 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, near Kearny Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two children sailing in an egg-shaped boat with pansies. The back of the card contains a full advertisement and the name J. Kaukmann.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a picturesque country scene, set against a backdrop of lush greenery. A woman, accompanied by a dog and ducks, walks toward a rustic cabin with a fence. The scene is rendered in bright, colorful hues. 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 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a stylishly dressed woman wearing a flowered hat that matches her dress. The woman is standing on a platform with a decorative backdrop. The text “Kast’s Fine Shoes” appears on the bottom of the card. On the back of the card, there is a letter puzzle. The card also advertises a branch of Kast's Fine Shoes located at 111-113 Broadway Street in Oakland, California.

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 Kast's Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California, between Dupont and Kearny Streets. The front of the card features an illustration of three dressed children playing. The children are depicted in a setting with green and silver tones. The back of the card is blank. The card is one of two.

This trade card advertises Kast's, a shoe store in San Francisco and Oakland, California. The front of the card features a baby in a basket of flowers. The back of the card lists the store's addresses at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco and 1111 & 1113 Broadway in Oakland. The card is printed on a cream-colored paper. The card is signed by L.S. Kast and J. Kaufmann.

This trade card advertises the shoe store of L. Bloom, located at 618 Penn Street, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. The card features a stylized shoe with a red and yellow rose on the side. The card's text also features a handwritten note that provides biographical information about Bloom. [L. Bloom was one of Huntingdon's few Jewish merchants at the time. He was respected for his jovial disposition and fair dealing.]

This trade card advertises L. S. Plaut & Co., a store located at 715 & 719 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a black woman holding a baby while standing next to a fence. The woman is wearing a straw hat and a white apron. The text on the card indicates the store sold shoes, hosiery, gloves, and fancy goods. The image uses a caricature style to depict the woman and may be an example of racist imagery. [The back of the card is blank].

This trade card advertises Levingston's Shoe and Boot Store, located at 1831 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. The front of the card features a humorous illustration depicting a scene of domestic violence. The back of the card is dated for the 1882 Spring season.

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 Levy & Wolf, located at 317 Main Street, Houston, Texas, and J&T Cousins, a New York-based shoe company. The front of the card features a full-figured Victorian woman in a stylish dress. This image, along with the text, likely advertises the “Boston Shoe Store,” a specialty shop that carried fine shoes for women. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co., a clothing store located at 107 Washington Ave. South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features an image of birds in a shoe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Eliassof & Bro., a shoe dealer located at 325 East Water Street in Elmira, New York. The front of the card depicts a woman trying on a shoe, with the business name and address printed in bold. The bottom corner of the card is chipped. The back is blank.

This calling-card style trade card advertises M. Levy, a boot and shoe store located at 3 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a bird perched on a floral arrangement. The back of the card is blank.

This is a trade card, resembling a calling card in format, for M. Levy, a boot and shoe seller located at 3 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a girl with a long dress having it pulled by a swan while she tries to keep her footing on the ground. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Levy, a boot and shoe store located at 3 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a red rose on a branch, symbolizing Lancaster's nickname, the “Rose City.” The card is printed in black ink on white cardstock, with a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Meyer, a shoe dealer located at 444 Grand Street, near the corner of Ridge Street, in New York City. The front of the card features a large drawing of a shoe decorated with flowers. 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 Mahrenholz, a boot and shoe store established in 1867. The card lists two addresses: 458 Broadway and 123 Grand, corner of Broadway, both in New York, New York. The front of the card features a black printed advertisement overlaid on a red Centennial Medal. The reverse is a full advertisement, promoting kangaroo shoes for 'tender feet.'

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum, a shoe store located at 20 South Pearl Street. The front of the card features a woman sitting in a chair trying on a shoe. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Markstone & Bro., a shoe store located in Hoosick Falls, New York. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a boy being punished. The card has a red border. [The business was owned by Louis Markstone and his brother and was active in Jewish affairs.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Markstone & Bro., shoe dealers in Hoosick Falls, New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man with a horse's tail. The man is wearing a coat and a hat and appears to be in a playful, exaggerated pose. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Max Greenfield, a clothing store located in Erie, Colorado. The front of the card features a robin perched on a flowering branch, with a hose, a parent, and a child in view. Blue flowers are depicted on the side. The back of the card contains a pencil sketch of a bird and flowers, signed by the artist.

This trade card advertises N. A. Moses & Co., boot and shoe merchants in Boston. The card is shaped like a boot, colored in pale orange, with depictions of boots, shoes, and laces. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Goodman & Sons, a shoe store in Gervais, Oregon. The card features a full advertisement on the back for Henderson Shoes. The front of the card is blank. It is unclear what the advertisement for Henderson Shoes promotes. The card is a national card, meaning it was distributed nationwide.

This trade card advertises N. Lowenthal's shoe store, located at the corner of Schroeder and Baltimore Streets in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a boy playing tennis. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business. The card is likely from the 1880s.

This trade card advertises N. Oppenheimer's Shoe House, located at 219 Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card is dominated by a floral design. [While the specific types of shoes sold by N. Oppenheimer are not specified, the card's focus on a single product line indicates a specialization in the shoe industry.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Nathan's Fine Shoes, located at 229 Sixth Avenue corner 15th Street in New York City. The card features a young woman in a bright orange coat and a fur-lined collar. She is standing on a snowy landscape with a dog and a duck beside her. She holds ice skates in her hands. The card notes that it is copyrighted by Graf Bros. in Philadelphia. The card is one of three in a set.

This trade card advertises Nathan's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 229 Sixth Avenue (corner of 15th Street) in New York. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young girl in a white dress and stockings holding a cat by a ribbon. She stands outside in a garden setting, holding a parasol. The card includes a copyright notice by Graf Bros. in Philadelphia.

This trade card advertises Nathan's, a shoe merchant located at 176 & 178 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a pond scene. There are two children in the illustration, one wearing high-button shoes. There is also a sign in the illustration that says 'NATHAN'S'.

This trade card advertises the New York 99 Cent Store in Ravenna, Ohio. The front of the card features a man putting on a boot. The address, Main and Prospect Streets, is printed in the upper left corner. The card was on display at the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati, Ohio, during 2005. [The card was donated by American Jewish Archives.] The back is blank. The card is a pale green with a light brown illustration. The background is textured and light brown.

This trade card advertises the New York Boot and Shoe Store, owned by A. Cohen, at 164 and 166 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The front of the card depicts a bird's nest resting inside a shoe, symbolizing the comfort and quality of the footwear offered. The image is set against a backdrop of decorative, floral patterns. The back of the card, which is not visible in this image, likely provides more details about the store's offerings.

This trade card advertises Oppenheim & Co., a boot and shoe store located at 1145 Second Avenue, New York City. The card features a colorful illustration of a dog standing with two children, both of whom are wearing boots. One of the children holds a satchel with the word 'Oppenheim' printed on it, while the other child points to a small white dog that is sitting on its hind legs in the middle of the scene. The dog's tail wags happily as it looks up at the child, who is pointing to the dog with a smile. The overall effect is a cheerful and playful image that would have been appealing to children and families. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Cox & Bros. Fine Shoes. The front of the card features an image of colonial-era men trying on shoes. On the back, the trade card is used to advertise David Zabinski, a shoe merchant who operated three stores in New York City. The addresses provided are 1499 3rd Avenue, 2296 3rd Avenue, and 2250 3rd Avenue.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a woman wearing a shoe that serves as a boat while children sit on the edge of the shore. The woman is surrounded by water and palm trees. On the back of the card, there is information about the business.

This trade card advertises Peake & Levi, a shoe store. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a dog sitting on a chair while learning a trick. It appears the dog is performing a trick in exchange for a treat. The dog and the chair are relatively small compared to the surrounding area, but are depicted in bright colors. This trade card appears to be part of a set. The design elements on the card suggest it was created in the late nineteenth century. There is no address or additional information on the card.

This trade card advertises Ph. Simon, a boot and shoe dealer located in New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man in a soldier's uniform kneeling in front of a woman. The man is holding a gun and appears to be in a kneeling position, possibly proposing. The background is not detailed, but the card has a red border. The back of the card provides the business address and a detailed advertisement for the products offered by Ph. Simon. The address is written in pencil over a previous address and reads 151 (written in pencil over 103) East 103rd Street, between 3rd and Lexington Aves.

This trade card advertises the Philadelphia Boot and Shoe Store, owned by M. Jacoby, located in Los Angeles, California. The front of the card depicts a heartwarming scene of a daughter and granddaughter helping their grandfather to the dinner table. The text includes the store's address: Corner Main & Market, 101, 103 & 105 N. Main, 1, 3, 5 Market Street. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, mentioning the store's location in the Temple Block and formerly being the W.F. & Co. Express Office. It also includes a full advertisement on the back.

This trade card advertises Philip E. Newman & Co., a boot and shoe retailer located at 46 Canal Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a young boy with a drum, possibly representing the retailer's commitment to providing footwear for children. The text on the back of the card provides additional information about the business.

This trade card advertises Philip Levy, a shoe dealer at 566 & 568 Broadway in New York, New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a mother bird being fitted for shoes. The mother bird is dressed in a fashionable outfit and is looking down at her feet with a pleased expression. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises R. Nurick's second-hand boot and shoe business located at 110 Washington Ave. North in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features the business name and a message advertising the sale of secondhand boots and shoes. The card also states that repairs are done and that the business will buy secondhand shoes for cash. It instructs customers to send a postcard for a call. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises R. Wolf's Reliable Shoe Store, located at 2569 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman in a long dress and a man in a suit. The woman is holding a shoe in her hand, while the man is standing next to a table displaying shoes. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom & Sons, a boot and shoe store located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young girl, dressed in a long dress, holding a puppy in her arms. She smiles at the viewer. The background is a plain white. 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 advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The card features a white rose on a white background with black text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a shoe retailer located at 22 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of Cupid measuring a woman's foot with a shoe. The card is a national card, meaning it was distributed throughout the country. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Edwin Shoes.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a leading boot and shoe dealer in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a stylish illustration of a feather fan. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a leading boot and shoe dealer in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a large illustration of a feather fan. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., leading boot and shoe dealers in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a feather fan. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., shoe dealers located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a picturesque scene of a young girl knitting and leaning on a boulder. A boy sits beside her with a fishing pole, and lambs are resting below. This card is notable as it advertises more than just shoes, mentioning a “mammoth trunk and satchel department” connected to the business. The back of the card includes a full advertisement, providing more details about Rosenbloom Bros. and their offerings.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, leading boot and shoe dealers in Providence, Rhode Island. The card is printed in black and white, with a bold red border. The card has a black and white illustration of a man looking over his shoulder in a busy street scene. There is a woman with a baby carriage nearby. The card is framed in a heavy black border.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, a shoe store located at 22 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a cherub riding a shoe chariot, a common design element on trade cards promoting the Burt Shoe brand. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Edwin C. Burt Shoes.

This trade card, dated circa 1885, advertises Rosenbloom's Boots and Shoes, located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a red rose in the center. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Rosenbloom's, a shoe dealer in Syracuse, New York, features a charming illustration of a young couple and their child. The girl is holding flowers, while the boy holds a shovel. They are both wearing boots, emphasizing the store's focus on footwear. The card appears to be pressed, giving it a distinctive texture.

This trade card advertises Cream of Tanoline for ladies and children's shoes, a product of the Rosenstein M'f'g Co. It is likely a label, as it is a circular card. The address listed is 18 Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois. The card features a large illustration in the center. A small group of people can be seen walking in the distance. The background is a landscape with hills.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing retailer with branches in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a yellow shoe on a dark background, with an inscription that reads 'Rosenthal Bros. & Co.', '147 First Street, Portland, Oregon', and 'Branch of 107, 109, 111 Kearny St., San Francisco, California.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing store with locations in both Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a single violet-colored shoe, likely a representation of a fashionable item. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing store with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a pink shoe with a decorative bow. The back of the card is blank. [The store was located at 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon, and had a branch at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California.]

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 Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The card is one of a set of four and features a slipper with flowers. The verso is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store with locations at 107, 109, 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California and 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The card features a red shoe filled with flowers and a booklet, symbolizing the offerings of the store. The back of the card provides more details about the business. The illustration is described as an exact copy, suggesting the use of a template or standardized design.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store in San Francisco, California. The card lists two addresses: 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco and 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a yellow shoe with a pink rose and blue flies. There is also a yellow bow tied around the shoe's ankle. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing merchant with locations at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The card also lists a location at 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a purple shoe facing the opposite direction, flowers, a pamphlet, and two bees flying in the upper right-hand corner. The back of the card is blank.

This embossed trade card features a child wearing a pink winter coat and carrying a small package. It advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust Street. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store. The card has a red border and is embossed in a decorative pattern.

This embossed trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's, a Philadelphia shoe store located at 163 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card features a depiction of two playful puppies, possibly representing the two brothers of the Cohen family firm. The card indicates that S. Cohen & Bro's was a 'Philadelphia Shoe Store' despite operating in Columbia. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's, a Philadelphia Shoe Store located at 142 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a bird playing a banjo. The card has a red border. 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 S. Dalsheimer, a shoe dealer at 122 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a parent spanking a child. The image appears to be in an indoor setting with the child seated and the parent standing behind them. The text around the image reads: 'S. Dalsheimer Leather Tip Shoes.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the shoe store of S. Eckstein located at 841 South Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is adorned with decorative floral illustrations, framing the business's advertisement and the information that S. Eckstein is the first shoe store below Ninth Street.

This trade card advertises S. Katzenberg, a boot and shoe dealer located at 463 N. Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card depicts a young boy in a uniform playing a drum. He is wearing a red hat and red epaulettes, adding a festive touch to the scene. The text “Boots, Shoes, Slippers” is prominently displayed on the front of the card. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for S. Katzenberg's business.

This trade card advertises S. Katzenberg, proprietor of Original Excelsior Boot and Shoe Houses located at 463 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, MD. The front of the card features a little girl standing in front of a winter scene with pink rose buds, likely an advertisement for the 'Grand Fall Opening of Fine Boots, Shoes & Rubbers.' The back of the card contains the full advertisement, including the address and the grand opening announcement.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, a boot and shoe store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a cart filled with blue and white flowers, presumably being delivered to a building labeled 'Post Office Building'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, clothing merchants located at 67 & 69 Genesee St., Auburn, New York. The front of the card features an image of two lilies growing from a shoe. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in black ink on a white background.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, a shoe dealer in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a child picking flowers in a garden setting. The child is holding a basket of flowers and wears a red dress and a white hat. The back of the card features a full-page advertisement for Edwin C. Burt Shoes.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, who were retailers of Edwin C. Burt shoes, located at 22 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card depicts two cupids and a woman's shoe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, leading boot and shoe dealers, located in the Post Office Building in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a pink rose against a black background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, boot and shoe dealers located in the Post Office Building in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman's hand holding a pink rose. The background is a light grey color. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a leading boot and shoe dealer located in the Post Office Building in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a child holding a rabbit. The illustration is slightly damaged. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, shoe dealers in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a child dressed as a teacher standing next to a large shoe. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The bottom of the back of the card features a 1882 calendar and a depiction of a building labeled 'Post Office Building'.

This trade card advertises Sam Isaacs & Bros., dry goods merchants located on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington. The card features a charming illustration of a child dressed in blue holding something in its hands. The background includes a house and a picket fence, suggesting a homey and welcoming atmosphere. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business, listing all the products offered by Sam Isaacs & Bros..

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 Samuel Cohen's Shoe Emporium located at 9 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young boy standing with a flower in his hand. The background is a black and white stylized design with a prominent tree. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohn & Bro., a shoe retailer located at 361 Sixth Avenue, near 22nd Street and 271 Grand Street, corner of Forsyth, in New York City. The front of the card depicts a woman in a blue dress and red stockings trying on a shoe. A turning wheel at the side of the card changes her shoe, adding a dynamic element to the scene. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Samuel J. Cohen, a shoe merchant located at the corner of Congress and 1st Streets in Troy, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a cat and a bird. The cat is sitting upright with its tail curled around its body. The bird is perched on a branch above the cat. The back of the card provides additional information about the business.

This trade card advertises Sollers & Co.'s, a fine shoe store in Denver, Colorado. The card features a young woman holding a bouquet of roses. The back of the card has a similar image but reversed. The image is surrounded by a black frame.

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 advertises the Famous Boot and Shoe House, a shoe store owned by B. Goldstein. Located at 105 South High Street in Columbus, Ohio, the store is depicted on the back of the card. The front of the card features a humorous image of a chicken wearing a shoe with its head peeking out from the top. It is a whimsical illustration featuring simple linework and a muted color palette.

This trade card advertises Thomas M. Harris & Co., shoe dealers in Macon, Georgia. The front of the card features a large, illustrated advertisement for 'Thomas Harris Shoes.' The back of the card contains a full advertisement with text describing the business. The card includes the text 'S.T. Coleman & Co.,' which is likely a related business.

This trade card advertises Vogel Brothers, shoe dealers located at 8th Avenue and 42nd Street. The card features a die-cut image of a shoe, which is the main feature of the design. The back of the card contains an advertisement. This is a typical example of a trade card from the late 19th century. The card is likely a business card for the company, as its purpose is to make a lasting impression on customers with the business's name, address, and logo.

This trade card advertises Wachter Bros., boot and shoe dealers located at 193 & 109 Summit Street, near Adams, Toledo, Ohio. The front of the card features a pair of ladies' boots held by two angels. The boots are highlighted in the center of the card and are accented by two golden halos atop the angels' heads. The angels are positioned near the top of the card above a blue and gold banner. The back of the card features a Centennial Circle of various countries from the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition in 1876.

This trade card advertises Weinberg's Boots & Shoes, located at 98 South Broadway in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a decorative illustration of a pair of shoes surrounded by flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Cohen & Bro.'s Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 735 Cumberland Street. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child in a white dress holding a bouquet of blue flowers. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of innocence and quality associated with children's footwear. Below the image, the store's name and address are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Cohen & Bro., shoe dealers, was likely produced in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, sometime between 1880 and 1909. The card features an image of Rear Admiral Sampson, Commander-in-chief of the North Atlantic Squadron. Additional information from census records and newspaper obituaries provides biographical details about Selig Cohen, a prominent member of the firm. The card is part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana.

Trade card for Cohen & Bro., a Philadelphia shoe store located at 735 Cumberland Street. The card depicts a winter scene with roses. The card is undated, circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Cohen & Comins, purveyors of Queen Quality Shoes. The card features the phrase "NICKLE PLATE" in addition to the business name and brand. The date is approximated based on the style. Physical location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 4.

Trade card depicting George Washington and advertising Rock Bottom Shoes. The card was displayed at a Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati, Ohio, sometime in 2005. The card is circa 1885. The card was part of the SELZ / SCHWAB collection.

Trade card advertising J. N. Schlessinger and Sollers & Co., located at 453 E. Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The front of the card depicts a child and a bird; the back advertises 'Soller Shoes'. Circa 1885.

Stereoscopic trade card advertising the John Cowles Shoe Co., manufacturers of ladies' and misses' fine shoes in Rochester, NY. The card features a stereoview of Portage Falls and Bridge, NY. The back includes a handwritten inscription indicating that it was distributed by Barney Levy in Trinidad, Colorado. Published between 1881 and 1884.

This trade card advertises Nathan & Co., a shoe store located at 221 Sixth Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets in New York City. The front of the card showcases a full-color illustration of a young Japanese woman, dressed in a pink kimono, holding a fan. This image is surrounded by text advertising men's, boys', misses', and children's shoes, highlighting the store as 'Headquarters for Roller Skates and Shoes'. The style and colors of the illustration suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. Note that the depiction of the Japanese girl in this image reflects the cultural attitudes and stereotypes prevalent at the time and should be viewed within that historical context.

This trade card advertises Nathan's Shoe Establishment, located at 221 Sixth Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets in New York City. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a caricature of a Black minstrel, labeled as "Card No. 58." The illustration is a visual representation of the racist minstrelsy that was prevalent in American entertainment at the time. The back of the card (Image 2) provides additional information: "Headquarters for the Patent Ankle-Supporting Shoes; Ankle Supporting Shoe Company 44 Warren Street, NYC." The back also indicates the card number, 58. The imagery and subject matter reflect the social and cultural norms of the late 19th century. The back of the card is not blank.

Embossed trade card advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust St., Philadelphia. The card depicts a child sitting under a large parasol. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts roses on a towel. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust Street. The card depicts children looking over a wall. The card is undated, but based on genealogical research is circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Wertenbach's Clothing & Shoe House in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a dog chasing a fly. The text on the card indicates the business's street address: 408, 410, & 412 Market Street, and boasts that they are the "CHEAPEST IN McKEESPORT." The back of the card is blank.

This collection of eight trade cards advertises the New England Boot and Shoe Co. located at 388 Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut. [The business was owned by Hirsberg and Samuels. Edward Flatau is mentioned on one card as working at the business.] All eight cards feature a flower motif. [The card pictured here includes an illustration of a woman wearing a large floral hat and a dress with a large bow, standing with a child in a white dress holding a bouquet. The child is wearing a bonnet adorned with a flower. The background includes a floral design.] The backs of the cards are blank.