This pre Civil War ad measures 5.75" by 8". First of all, I'm wondering if this fits the description of a broadsheet. I know that the term is widely used now to describe an advertisement printed on one side that can be put on a wall, but I'm not sure it's correct. Also, I want to list this and I haven't been able to find anything comparable.
There's this but no longer seems to be on their web site: https://www.glabarre.com/category/miscellaneous/d5p76a1 Debora
I'd be thinking post-Civil War, but it could be earlier. Then again, would a Canal Street dude use Uncle Sam for advertising after the Civil War...probably not.
It's not Uncle Sam - it's Brother Jonathan. You're probably right that he's later than pre-Civil War @evelyb30. I found this, but it doesn't have a sold price. I did find out that Brother Jonathan was a brand of shirt he wasn't just just hawking any old shirt . https://www.glabarre.com/item/Adver...ohathan_Shirts_1880_dated_Americana/30137/p76
I don't think anyone would be upset over the use of the term broadsheet. I'd say 1880's is more likely correct as to a date. I saw mentions of M. Kranz in a few city directories and newspapers of the 1880's.
I find a mention of "M. Kranz, Gent's Furnishings" in 1882 in a legal case. It speaks of him as being in business "many years prior" but how many is unspecified. Debora
This illustration is just delightful. The wiggly hatch marks on the sleeves, tiny toe boots, and overall pose are such great details.