Image of several soldiers in military uniforms standing at attention in ranks carrying packs and rifles with bayonets; one soldier holding a spyglass stands facing the group and points, directing the troops in front of him. Date supplied by cataloger based on printer history. "Duross, printer., Black Horse Alley, Philadelphia."--text, bottom center margin. "Consisting of / dry goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps / hardware, queensware, groceries, &c. / Which they are determined to sell for Cash or Produce, as they are persuaded that it is better for both / buyer and seller. Please call and examine for yourselves. Their Motto is / Small Profits and Quick Sales."--text, bottom center of image. "Mount Pleasant, Pa."--text, bottom left margin. "Isaac Stauffer, / Aaron N. Stauffer."--text, bottom left margin.
Type
image
Extent
1 wood engraving : uncolored ; overall 60.01 x 48.1 cm (23 5/8 x 18 15/16 in.)
Advertising--Clothing and dress Dry-goods Footwear Hat trade Hardware Soldiers--United States--Pictorial works I. & A.N. Stauffer Relief prints--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Broadsides. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Fashion Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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