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Trade Card for A. Saks & Co., The Leading ClothiersTrade Card for A. Saks & Co., The Leading Clothiers

Trade Card - A. Saks & Co. the Leading Clothiers 316 Seventh St. WASHINGTON DC... Andrew Saks, a German-Jewish immigrant, started his clothing business in Washington, D.C., in 1867, under the name A.?Saks & Co. He later expanded to several cities including Richmond, VA, and New York City.

Trade Card for Lansburgh & Bro., Dry GoodsTrade Card for Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods

This is one of four trade cards advertising Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located at 420 and 406 Seventh Street in Washington, D.C. The front of the card depicts a teacher with two clown boys. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Lansburgh & Bro., Dry GoodsTrade Card for Lansburgh & Bro., Dry Goods

This is one of four trade cards for Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located at 420 and 406 Seventh Street NW, Washington, D.C. This card features a teacher and two young clown-like boys, and the inscription “Dry Goods”. The reverse of the card is blank. [Lansburgh & Bro. was a prominent dry goods store in Washington, D.C. It was founded by brothers Isaac and Jacob Lansburgh.]