Late 19th Century P. J. Ruetzel Boot Manufacturer Illustrated Trade Broadside good fairy Excellent overall presentation

Excellent overall presentation

Antique maple card catalog

This unique piece likely dates back to the late Victorian period

revealing the sculptural pan arms and warm patinated finish

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Late 19th Century P. J. Ruetzel Boot Manufacturer Illustrated Trade Broadside good fairy Excellent overall presentationLarge format illustrated advertising broadside produced for P. J. Ruetzel, manufacturer of boot, shoe, and gaiter uppers, leather, and findings, operating from No. 343 Seventh Avenue, New York. The composition functions as both advertisement and visual catalog, presenting a wide array of footwear styles riding boots, hunting legs, button shoes, gaiters, Blucher shoes, and Congress boots each identified with model numbers and descriptive captions. At