Bailey Brothers outside of their store demonstrating the durability of their overalls in a publicity stunt. A large crowd surrounds the brothers on a stage set up in front of their store. Reproduction by Fred Heiland; original.
The Merchants Carnival featured local Rochester businesses in an early ""trade show"" format. Employees from each business dressed in costumes decorated with items from the business.
Emma Mueller is wearing a dress trimmed with cranberries and dried fruits from Mueller & Company grocers. She wore the outfit at the Merchants Carnival in Rochester.
Gertie Miller is wearing a costume representing the Dodge Lumber Company at the Merchants Carnival. Her dress is decorated with wood shavings and millwork.
Maude Elliott is wearing a costume representing the Olmsted County Democrat at the Merchants Carnival. This newspaper was published by Elliott and Son. Her dress is decorated with various paper items.
Business trade card for Seymour & Curtis, Nicollet Ave. & Ninth Street, The Very Latest Styles in Fall Dress Goods, Silks, and Winter Wraps of all Kinds.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for P.J.E. Clementson's, Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can have your feet fitted Stylishly and Comfortably with this celebrated make.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for P.J.E. Clementson's, Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can have your feet fitted Stylishly and Comfortably with this celebrated make.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for P.J.E. Clementson's, Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can have your feet fitted Stylishly and Comfortably with this celebrated make.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for J.W. Fields, Fine Shoes. Button's Raven Gloss, The only shoe dressing that softens and preserves leather. Beware of Imitations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for J.W. Fields, Fine Shoes. Button's Raven Gloss, The only shoe dressing that softens and preserves leather. Beware of Imitations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for J.W. Fields, Fine Shoes. Button's Raven Gloss, The only shoe dressing that softens and preserves leather. Beware of Imitations.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for P.J.E. Clementson's, Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can have your feet fitted Stylishly and Comfortably with this celebrated make.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Business trade card for Skoll & Robitshek, Minneapolis One Price Clothing Store for fine Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's clothing and Gents' furnishing goods. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library