← Objects / Still Life

19th Century Trade Cards

Vintage trade card illustrations depicting children, merchants, and novelty items, showcasing whimsical designs from the 19th century.

Coins from various countries with symbolic people, Real from Cuba, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .
Coins from various countries with symbolic people, Real from Cuba, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .
363 assets in this story
A Short Stop, from the Talk of the Diamond set (N135) issued by Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Talk of the Diamond" series (N135), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1888 by W. Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company, to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. A Short Stop, from the Talk of the Diamond set (N135) issued by Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.) ,Merrick Thread, best six cord 50 , Girls, Books, Thread, 19th Century American Trade CardsFor good luck, use the Brainerd & Armstrong spool silk.. For good luck, use the Brainerd & Armstrong spool silk.Clark's Mile-End Spool Cotton , Women, Flowers, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsPicture series Extract Pots 1, Big Pots, Little Friend, Your Grandmother ..., Doctor and Boy, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900Accordion, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Musical Instruments" series (N82), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Accordion, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Coins from various countries with symbolic people, Real from Cuba, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer saved Papa's hair from turning gray, and falling off, and will save yours. Keeps the scalp healthy. The people's favorite.. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer saved Papa's hair from turning gray, and falling off, and will save yours. Keeps the scalp healthy. The people's favorite.Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton. Mother's treasures. Milward's needles. , Infants, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsClark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton. Mother's treasures. Milward's needles.. Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton. Mother's treasures. Milward's needles.Series of pictures Flower Arrangements and Skating, Two children tie forget-me-not wreaths around their names, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900Coins from different countries with symbolic persons, Rupee from Burma, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's picture from the 19th centuryJohn English & Co., Peckenham Imperial Diamond, drilled eyed needles. , Fairies, Flowers, Pins & needles, Sewing, 19th Century American Trade Cards'Why Charlie you seem to be fixed nicely - happy, eh' 'Yes Gus! Wife is also happy. Just brought her home a se of Mrs. Potts' cold handle sad irons.' , People, Irons Pressing, 19th Century American Trade CardsMerrick's Thread Co., Best Six Cord, 100. American Six Cord, 200 yds. , Children, Thread, Cotton, Sewing equipment & supplies, 19th Century American Trade CardsThe cheapest store in the city to buy crockery and glassware, 173 Spring Street, near South 5th Ave., New York City, James N. Holden. , Children, Flowers, Carts & wagons, Tableware, Glassware, 19th Century American Trade CardsSolace. SolaceSoapine washes anything , Women, Laundry, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsA Good Throw, from the Talk of the Diamond set (N135) issued by Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Talk of the Diamond" series (N135), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1888 by W. Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company, to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. A Good Throw, from the Talk of the Diamond set (N135) issued by Duke Sons & Co., a branch of the American Tobacco Company. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.) ,J. & P. Best Six Cord, 200 yds. The champion. , Girls, Rifles, Awards, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsJ & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 50 , Children, Carts & wagons, Thread, Cotton, Umbrellas, 19th Century American Trade CardsYe Knight of ye silver thimble challenges ye world, the best thread for sewing machines. Ye Knight of ye silver thimble challenges ye world, the best thread for sewing machinesScarlet Tanager, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (7.3 x 8.3 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "Birds of America" series (N37), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Series N37 reproduces the cards from N4 in a larger size. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Clark's O. N. T. Spool Cotton. Across the line, from pole to pole, the children's clothes depend upon it. , Children, Dolls, Laundry, Thread, Wash tubs, 19th Century American Trade CardsJohn English & Co., Peckenham Imperial Diamond, drilled eyed needles. , People, Pins & needles, 19th Century American Trade CardsWheeler & Wilson sewing machines.. Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines.January 1st greetings card including pink ribbons and a four leaf clover for luck in the New Year. Date: 1909Shovel, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Shovel, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyT. B. Terry & Co., Toledo, O. Warranty unlimited, compliments of , Birds, Flowers, Scissors & shears, 19th Century American Trade CardsTrade cards depicting women, children, men, Japan, Spain, flowers, grapes, fans, a bee, thread, a wheelbarrow, a donkey, a parasol, sewing, a bird perched on a finger and a girl poking a woman's eye.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Flowers, ThreadJames Pyle's Pearline - my busy day , Girls, Brooms & brushes, Pails, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsTrade cards depicting flowers and a beauty salon.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Flowers, Beauty shopsMerchant of plumes, sponges and brooms (dummy title)Drum, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Drum, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Cook's Pure Toilet Soap Date: circa 1900Use Housekeepers Soap made by Hale, Teele & Bisbee, Cambridgeport, Mass.. Use Housekeepers Soap made by Hale, Teele & Bisbee, Cambridgeport, Mass.Five trial bottles on a star card 75 cent complete - Ricksecker's Perfumes , Fairies, Perfumes, Dirt roads, 19th Century American Trade CardsHoliday goods at G. V. S. Quackenbush & Co's.. Holiday goods at G. V. S. Quackenbush & Co's.Merrick Thread, standard thread for machine use.. Merrick Thread, standard thread for machine use.J. D. Larkin & Co's 'Boraxine' use it for cleaning house. , Girls, Flowers, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsRed Cross, the champion of all parlor stoves. Red Cross, the champion of all parlor stovesPerfumed with Hoyt's German Cologne, the most fragrant and lasting of all perfumes.. Perfumed with Hoyt's German Cologne, the most fragrant and lasting of all perfumes.The toy-cart in the street Date: circa 1870Capstan, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Capstan, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyThe favorite for 1885, Willimantic thread. Willimantic Linen Co., 200 yds, 50. The favorite for 1885, Willimantic thread. Willimantic Linen Co., 200 yds, 50Maple City Self Washing Soap.. Maple City Self Washing Soap.Dry goods and carpets, Compliments of G. V. S. Quackenbush & Co., Troy, N. Y. , Children, Dolls, Hats, Dry goods stores, 19th Century American Trade CardsCoins from different countries with symbolic persons, Dollar from Newfoundland, Historic, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's pictureFlowery A Date: 1890sFrom Frank Cousins Bee Hive, Salem , Women, Drums Musical instruments, 19th Century American Trade CardsBackpack, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Backpack, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyPuzzle Card Number 13, The Domino Trick Puzzle, from the Jokes series (N118) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco ca. 1890 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Puzzles'" series (N125), issued in a numbered set of 15 cards ca. 1890 by W. Duke Sons & Co. Each card presents a puzzle to be solved on the recto and the answer to another puzzle card from the set.. Puzzle Card Number 13, The Domino Trick Puzzle, from the Jokes series (N118) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. ca. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Bottle of Liquid Shampoo, bottle of Brillantine hair dressing, bottle of Bandoline Hair Dressing and bottle of Eau de Quinine hair tonic. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1926.The light-running New Home sewing machine. , Children, Bicycles & tricycles, Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade Cards Lifebuoy Soap - for preservation of health Date: 1890sTrade cards with these messages and depictions : don't play with fire, or with hot water ; beware of drafts ; a girl playing with a cat ; a girl playing with a dog.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Children and animals, WarningsClark's Mile-End 30 Spool Cotton. Clark's Mile-End 30 Spool CottonReward of Merit , Schools. Messenger CollectionThis card is perfumed with - Hoyt's German Cologne is the best , Children, Dolls, Perfumes, 19th Century American Trade CardsBoot, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Boot, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyBuy thread, notions and dry goods of W. M. Stephens at the Stone Store, Clark's Mile End 60 Spool Cotton. Buy thread, notions and dry goods of W. M. Stephens at the Stone Store, Clark's Mile End 60 Spool CottonNew Process Soap, the wonderful 3 lb. bar , Women, Soaps, 19th Century American Trade CardsScarlet Tanager, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Birds of America" series (N37), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Series N37 reproduces the cards from N4 in a larger size.. Scarlet Tanager, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 422108Clarks O.N.T. Spool Cotton. George A. Clark, sole agent, Clark's best six cord, 200 yards, warrd. 40. , Adults, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsSpanish Bluing never settles, Spanish Bluing for laundry use.. Spanish Bluing never settles, Spanish Bluing for laundry use.The Richmond Round Parlor Stove. The Richmond Round Parlor StoveFrench Laundry Soap. , Adults, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsWith all good wishes for a bright and Happy New Year - vintage cardFlowers Nostalgia Cards Fine jewelry and silver-ware. Here is a present for you, my son, with the jewelers guarantee : That the works will last for all your time, and the case an eternity. , Men, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsCoins from different countries with symbolic people, Rubles from Russia, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Lake Superior Mills Wonder - lighter than a feather. , Women, Barrels, Cereal products, 19th Century American Trade CardsCelluloid eye glasses - perfection. , Women, Children, Eyeglasses, Flowers, 19th Century American Trade CardsXylophone and Lyre, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Musical Instruments" series (N121), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1888 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The series incorporates the 50 images of the N82 set, including two images on each card.. Xylophone and Lyre, from the Musical Instruments series (N121) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Geography. Oriental motifs.The Pennsylvania Lawn Mower. The Pennsylvania Lawn MowerThe entertaining / harlikein game. Board game with a harlequin in the middle of the playing field that holds a bag in its opened hands with the figure 7. Around him a garland to which medallions hang with the numbers 2 to 12. At the top of the middle a shield with the title. Under the show the rules in Dutch in two columns. Numbered at the top right: No. 95.Acorn, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Acorn, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyMarseilles White Soap. , Children, Dolls, Carts & wagons, Soaps, 19th Century American Trade CardsPlate 15, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1889 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Fans of the Period" series (N7), issued in 1889 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Plate 15, from the Fans of the Period series (N7) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 406995Willimantic Linen Co., 200 yds, 50, the best thread for sewing machines , Children, Thread, Cotton, Swings, 19th Century American Trade CardsMarseilles White Soap.. Marseilles White Soap.Hindoo, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros. 1890 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Types of Nationalities" series (N240), issued in 1890 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. Each card is meant to be folded into thirds. Unfolded the card displays a figure from a particular nationality. Folded, the same figure is portrayed smoking a Kinney Brothers Cigarette.. Hindoo, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyCompliments of J. M. & W. A. Brown, Jewelers, 352 River St., Troy, N. Y. Watches, diamonds, jewelry and silver-ware. Wedding and holiday gifts a specialty. , Women, Jewelry stores, 19th Century American Trade CardsToy Wagon. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 32.8 x 48.8 cm (12 15/16 x 19 3/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 22 1/2" long; 7" wide. Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: PHILIP JOHNSON.Félix Nadar in Gondola of Balloon; Nadar Gaspard Félix Tournachon, French, 1820 - 1910; about 1863; Albumen silver; Image: 8.8 x 5.6 cm (3 7/16 x 2 3/16 in.), Mount: 10.3 x 6.5 cm (4 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.)Advertising sign,advertising sign made of sheet metal for the insect aggregation Zacherlin, UnknownI shall exchange this noisy, hard-running old machine for a "New Home," which all my friends recommend. How quietly it runs! I really is a pleasure to sew since I bought the light running "New Home.". I shall exchange this noisy, hard-running old machine for a "New Home," which all my friends recommend. How quietly it runs! I really is a pleasure to sew since I bought the light running "New Home."Labels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.udavalla - Örebro. (Swedish Match Factory, Ystad's match factory).Paper collectors badge of the Vienna Womens Society On the forefront of the PoIIsh LegionsChattanooga Saddlery Co., 3804 Alton Park Blv., Chattanooga 10, Tennessee , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (The Matador, Blue Bobby, Jack in the Green, Little Boy Blue).Using poor spool cotton. Using poor spool cottonChadwick's imported spool cotton. Chadwick's imported spool cottonCoins from different countries with symbolic people, Cent from Canada, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Jones, McDuffee & Stratton. Crockery, china & lamps, six floors, wholesale & retail, 51 to 59 Federal St., 120 Franklin St. Boston.. Jones, McDuffee & Stratton. Crockery, china & lamps, six floors, wholesale & retail, 51 to 59 Federal St., 120 Franklin St. Boston.Advert for a fine Morocco leather vanity travelling case, completely fitted with a set of superfine enamel and silver-gilt toilet requisities, beautifuly engraved and cut glass toilet bottles. Also three different personal hair and brush sets. Date: 1928Fine jewelry : repairing a specialty. Boss' pat. cases, clocks. , Swine, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsTetlow Talcum, Victorian Talcum Powder Tin DesignsWaldorf. Our new hotel pattern, golden green. J. & G. Meakin, Ltd., Hanley, England. , Tableware, 19th Century American Trade Cards