About This Item

  • Call NumberFULT_0127
  • SummaryAdvertising card for B.L. Cornell's. Card is yellow and shaped like a boot. Front of card: black text reading: For prime fitting genteel and durable boots and shoes, go to B.L. Cornell's. Boots and shoes made to order. Back of card is blank. Business address: 463 Fulton Street, near Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY.
  • Date[1872-1875?]
  • Physical Description1 print : color ; 2.75 x 2.1 in.
  • CreatorB.L. Cornell's
  • CollectionFulton Street Trade Card collection
  • Cite AsFulton Street Trade Card collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • Formatstill imagetext
  • Genreadvertisementsbusiness cardschromolithographsdie cuttingtrade cards
  • PublisherJ.E. Walker
  • SubjectShoe stores ; Shoes ; Boots ; Clothing and dress
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsThis work is in the Public Domain. The Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library can provide a copy of this work free of charge.
  • TitleFor prime fitting genteel and durable boots and shoes, go to B.L. Cornell's.
  • Biographical NoteThe Fulton Street Trade Card Collection consists of 245 late 19th and early 20th century illustrated trade cards, all emanating from businesses in Brooklyn's historic commercial thoroughfare. The cards combine humor, bright and elegant graphic design and typography to promote a wide variety of wares and services.