Name/Title
Card, TradeEntry/Object ID
1.06.130dDescription
Lewer, Woodhall, Cunningham Co. Trade Card. 5" x 6 3/4" folded trade card with a full-color image of "Japanese Mother" on front; inside has a printed photograph of a REO Speedwagon being used by a farmer to haul a load of potatoes; likely being sold by the Lewer, Woodhall, Cunningham Company, as all graphics match other trade cards, though their name is not printed on this actual piece.Context
Waseca business: Lewer, Woodhall, Cunningham Co.) Ewald W. Lewer was only 22 years of age when he built the Lewer building at S. State and 2nd Ave. S. W. He intended that the three-story structure would be a multi-purpose retail and office building to house his automobile business and others. He installed a large elevator capable of moving cars to the upper two levels for servicing and storage. In 1919, Ewald had partners and the business was known as Lewer, Woodhall and Cunningham, selling buggies, tractors, carriages in addition to the new automobiles.Cataloged By
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Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Card, TradeNomenclature Primary Object Term
Card, AdvertisingNomenclature Class
Advertising MediaNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsCreate Date
April 24, 2006Update Date
July 25, 2025