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Spring Clothing and Moral Rhetoric in Richmond 1854
A Richmond advert begins with a satirical verse urging social uplift and harsh judgments for women, then transitions to KEEN, CHILES & BALDWIN advertising spring clothing. It notes large existing stock and weekly shipments from their factory, promising fashionable, low prices and invites country merchants to visit No 102 Main Street.
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Richmond
Carter
Cartur
Bennett & Beers
M Ward, Close & CO
Maiden Lane
New York
Twdyott & Sons
Jenkins & Hartshorne
Philadelphia
Bennst & Beers
Main Street
Johnson
South
Frederick Street
Baltimore Street
East Side
Johnston
Royal College of Surgeons
London
United States
Paris
Bourne
Europe
America
Dr. J
J 1
South Frederick Street
Baltimore
N. B
Daniel H
Tom
Manchester
Emoval
BE. Hart
Franklin St
Kellows’ Hall
Hue
Huhi
Elias Hale
Myhrs & Janke
Main St
F. H.cowling
Roper & Cowling
Governor St
Main
Franklin
Chr.morse
Arabia
M. Morse
Morse
Rew Sture
L. Hickson & CO
Keen, Chiles & Baldwin
Hare
Work &c
Atyle &c
A. Morris
Maryn Strept
Ricuuono
R.M. Zimmerman
12Th Streets
White & Page
Joseph Rodgers & Son
Joseph Mappin & Bro
Smith & Harwood
Danskin
William F. Owens