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J. R. Hoover's

Daten.d.
FormatEphemera
Notes
Colour trade card advertisement for a men's suit store, depicting an illustration of bells surrounded by blue leaves and holly.  The back of the card contains text stating, "Stop a Moment… And Look at Your Pants!  J. R. Hoover's Markham"
GeographyCity, town, townshipMarkham
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Trade cards
Dimensions10.1cmH x 7.3cmW
Language
CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberSAR-TC-154
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