Subject: Shoe stores

An advertisement for Lee Reineberg's Walk-Over Boot Shop located at 711 S. George St. in York, Pennsylvania. The advertisement features an image of a man and shoes. The date of publication is unknown.

Tin match holder, painted with gold lettering, advertising S. Cohen's shoe store at 325 Water Street, Augusta, Maine. Circa 1890s.

Invoice from Creamer & Goodman, a shoe store supply company, located at 177 Church Street, New York, New York. Dated August 23, 1894. The bill lists several items, including

Billhead from Burt's Finest Shoes located at 361 Sixth Avenue. The billhead likely dates from around November 12, 1889, based on the archival metadata. The billhead also includes the notation 'ASD'.

This trade card advertises the California Boot and Shoe Store, located at 8 Fourth Street and Market in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a woman wearing a red feathered hat. She holds a fan with the store's advertisement printed on it. The back of the card provides additional information about the business, advertising ladies' and gents' boots and ties made to order.

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 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 Aishberg's Shoe Store, located at 879 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of birds perched on a tree branch. Below the image, the text proclaims "First Class Boots and Shoes at Low Prices." The style of the illustration and typography suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for the All America Shoe Store, owned by Morris Benowitz, features a large die-cut illustration of a woman's high-heeled shoe overflowing with flowers. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of elegance and luxury, associating the store's footwear with fashionable and high-quality items. The shoe is rendered in detail, and the flowers appear vibrant and realistically depicted. The name of the store, "ALL AMERICAN SHOE STORE," is prominently displayed above the shoe graphic, and the business's street address, "9 SOUTH MAIN STREET," is included below. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Boston Shoe Bazaar in San Jose, California. The front of the card features an illustration of "Little Boy Blue," a character from the popular nursery rhyme. The illustration is likely a chromolithograph, with bright colors and detailed rendering of the child's clothing and setting. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin, consistent with the circa 1885 dating. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Boston Shoe Store owned by I. D. Markstone, located at 202 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a prominent image of a white rose, a common motif in Victorian-era design, potentially symbolizing purity or love. The text "BOSTON SHOE STORE" is clearly displayed, likely in a stylized font common to the period. The back of the card is blank. The style and illustration suggest a creation date around the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Chas. Freedman and David Cohen's "Leading One Price Shoe House" located at 31 North Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features text-based design, clearly displaying the business name, their claim as a "Leading One Price Shoe House," and their address: 31 North St. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Emanuel L. Fried's Boot and Shoe House, located at 419 N Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy looking unwell after smoking a cigar. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business. [Established in 1843, Emanuel L. Fried was the son of the business's founder. He was born in Baltimore in 1845 and was the brother of Mary Neuberger, Rachel Bruner, Lazarus Fried, Henry Fried, and Amelia Moses. Amelia Moses was the mother of Jacob Bernard Moses, Gertrude Loventhal, Miriam Rothschild, May Werthan, and Bertha Fensterwald.]

This trade card advertises Harry Marx's Shoe Store, located at 2695 3rd Avenue, between 143rd and 144th Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl picking flowers. The illustration is likely meant to convey a sense of innocence and quality. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement including the name of the manager, James Rice, and the note, "Late of Rothchilds." This suggests that Rice had previous experience working for another business which might have been owned by someone named Rothschild.

This trade card advertises Hirshberg & Samuels, the "New England One Price Boot and Shoe House." The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a kitchen setting. The overall color scheme appears to be primarily blue. The text on the front clearly displays the business name and street address: "HIRSCHBERG & SAMUELS.......72 BANK STREET." The back of the card (seen in a second image) shows an advertisement with additional information, including "OPP. P. O." (opposite Post Office), suggesting the location of the store. This is one of two cards included in this record.

This trade card advertises J. Kohn & Son, a shoe store established in 1849 and boasting the title of "The Oldest Shoe House in the South." The front of the card (Image 1) features text advertising the store's location: 6 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama. The back of the card (Image 2) features a lithograph of the store building. The illustration showcases a multi-story building, characteristic of commercial architecture from the late 19th century. The style of the building and the lithographic technique suggest a printing date consistent with the card's estimated creation date. The back of the card is not blank; it contains the lithograph of the store.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys engaged in a playful game, possibly a jumping contest. They are depicted with exaggerated features, enhancing the comical effect. The image is lively and engaging, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising styles. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the store's name, "Progress Boot and Shoe Store," and its address, "236 Locust St." The back of the card features a full advertisement including a poem.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild's Progress Boot and Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys, one playing a horn and the other seemingly dancing with a turtle. The style is lighthearted and playful, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising. Below the illustration, the text identifies the store as "Progress Boot and Shoe Store" and provides the address as "236 Locust St." The back of the card contains a full advertisement, including an extended advertising poem. The imagery and text suggest a focus on attracting customers with a humorous, memorable design.

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 color illustration of a pair of eggs from a blue tit. The image is highly detailed and shows the eggs in a realistic manner. The business's name and street address are clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Hurwitz's "First Class Family Shoe Store." The front of the card features a large, vibrant lithograph of the American eagle and shield, a patriotic symbol representing quality and national pride. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name, type of goods, and the address: 15 Hester Street, cor. Suffolk Street, New York. The back of the card is blank. The imagery and style suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises M. Strasburger's Capitol Hill Shoe Store, located at 205 Pennsylvania Avenue East in Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a depiction of a volcanic scene, likely intended as a decorative element. The business name, address, and type of business are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the May Shoe and Clothing Co. in Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a drawing of a girl in a tunic. The back of the card displays the business's address: 1614, 1616, 1618 & 1620 Larimer Street, and proudly proclaims itself "The largest Clothing Store in the West."

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a prominent illustration of roses, a detail that may suggest a connection to the store's name or branding. Below the image, the card displays the store's address: 142 Locust St....opp. Franklin House. The text "Philadelphia Shoe Store" is also clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., Columbia, PA. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl milking a cow in a pastoral setting. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of wholesome, rural simplicity, contrasting with the urban location of the shoe store. The back of the card is blank. A second card in this record is present in the collection but is not described.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a jockey riding a cat. The image is likely intended to be humorous and eye-catching. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises The Star Shoe Store, located at 20 West 14th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl catching butterflies in a field. The text proudly proclaims, "The Largest, Handsomest, Cheapest Shoe Store in this Country." The business name and address are clearly printed beneath the image. The back of the card is a full advertisement with prices listed for various shoes.