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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 .
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Seashell, from the Miniature Novelties series (N120) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1891 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Miniature Novelties'" series (N120), issued in an unnumbered set in 1891 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. Although each card verso states that there are 25 cards in the series, there are 26 variations of known cards. The set was released in 1891 after W. Duke Sons & Co. merged with The American Tobacco Company.. Seashell, from the Miniature Novelties series (N120) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1891. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Lautz Bro's and Co.'s Soaps, Buffalo, N. Y. "Established 1853.". Lautz Bro's and Co.'s Soaps, Buffalo, N. Y. "Established 1853."Charm of the West Tobacco, Cigars, Tobacco & SnuffEureka Knitting Silk for hand knitting, half ounce. , Women, Girls, Silk, Knitting, Yarn, 19th Century American Trade CardsWhip-poor Will, 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.. Whip-poor Will, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 422124Perfumed 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 perfumesUse the Agate ironware. Examine well our Agate ware, you will find in just a minute, as well as our hungry tom cat did, that there's really something in it.. Use the Agate ironware. Examine well our Agate ware, you will find in just a minute, as well as our hungry tom cat did, that there's really something in it.Valentine - You and IWe never fade!! J & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 50 , Boys, Birds, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsFrench Happy New Year, postcard depicting flowers circa 1900Coins from different countries with symbolic persons, Penny from Finland, Historic, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's pictureBolgiano's 1902 catalogue, Washington, D.C, F.W. Bolgiano, 1902, vegetables, fruit, seeds, catalogs, garden tools, nurseries, horticulture, bulbs, plants, garden stories, in bloom, A vintage advertisement showcasing a variety of gardening tools and supplies. Prominently featured are garden wheelbarrows with a price range of $3.00 to $3.50. The text highlights affordable scythes and snaths, reinforcing a focus on practicality for gardeners. Additionally, the ad showcases onion sets as a key product, with a note on competitive pricing for bulk orders. A section labeled 'MISCELLANEOUS GOODS' suggests a wider range of gardening items available, including line poles, buckets, chains, brushes, and planting containers, catering to all gardening needs. The overall design reflects an old-fashioned style typical of early commercial promotions.Spring - 1881. Over $250,000 stock, new staple & fancy dry goods now in sale. Frear's. , Children, Rabbits, Dry goods stores, 19th Century American Trade CardsChas. McKeone & Son Soap Mfg. Co. McKeone's Snow Soap, Coupon Bar. Chas. McKeone & Son Soap Mfg. Co. McKeone's Snow Soap, Coupon BarPerfumed 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.Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Biology. Motions of Tigers (The Arrow & Tiger, O Tiger, Tiger Attac, The Tiger, Robber).Soapine - French Laundry is the best soap ever made , Women, Flowers, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsSeashell, from the Novelties series (N122) issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco to promote Navy Long Cut 1889 Issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco Trade cards from the "Novelties'" series (N122), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1889 by Gail & Ax to promote the Navy Long Cut brand. The set was also published in the same year by W. Duke, Sons and Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Seashell, from the Novelties series (N122) issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco to promote Navy Long Cut. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Gail & Ax TobaccoWyoming, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Flags of the States and Territories" series (N11), issued in 1888 in a set of 47 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. There are also approximately 100 scroll color variations. The museum's collection contains the full set of 47 cards, as well as 54 scroll color variations and one cutout card.. Wyoming, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407594Edison's first phonograph.. Cigarette cards, Trade cards. George Arents CollectionAdvertisement for Clarke's night lights. Dated 19th centuryEye Lotion from Ship's Medicine Chest, from an Aberdeen Trawler wrecked on Hoy, early 20th centuryNow dollies if you be good we'll have Bromangelon for dessert , Girls, Dolls, Books, 19th Century American Trade CardsCoins from different countries with symbolic persons, Swiss francs, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's pictureHot water A plenty! , Water heaters, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesAdvertising photo with dinnerware and kitchen utensils of the company C. Read & Co., Baltimore, Maryland, Stadler Photographing Company, 1920 - 1930 photograph United States of America paper. textile materialsGood Morning Made 1875-1885 United States. Albumen cabinet card . Joshua SmithThe attack. Granite iron ware. , Boys, Tableware, 19th Century American Trade CardsWarner Bro's Coraline. , Angels, Corsets, Plants, Cameras, 19th Century American Trade CardsClark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, a-head of all of them.. Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, a-head of all of them.Zulu, 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.. Zulu, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyPaper collectors badge with the coat of arms of PolandGoblet, 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.. Goblet, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyThe rose without thorns Alternate Title: Wampole's Preparation . La Compagnie Singer, Grand Prix 1900, Sewing"The cycle of a century" 1800-1900. Singer sewing machines lead all others - Singer sewing machine advertisement, circa 1900A Peaceful Birthday Postcard. ca. 1916, A Peaceful Birthday Postcard Playing Card; Manufactured by Ferdinand Piatnik and SonsMachines a Coudre Peugeot, SewingLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Anneberg's match factory).Monocle and Eye (blue), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Jocular Oculars" series (N221), issued ca. 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Monocle and Eye (blue), from Jocular Ocular series (N221) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyCoat of Arms, France, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "MIlitary Series" (N224), issued in 1888 by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes.. Coat of Arms, France, from the Military Series (N224) issued by Kinney Tobacco Company to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyBellows, 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.. Bellows, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyFine jewelry repairing, solid silver & plated ware, clocks, Keystone improved silver watch cases. Coming from the fair. , Men, Jewelry, Clocks & watches, 19th Century American Trade CardsBuckeye Lawn Mower. Buckeye Lawn MowerCoins from different countries with symbolic persons, Real from Ecuador, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's picture from the 19th centuryCoins from various countries with symbolic people, Swiss francs, historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Advertisement for Champion Ice Machines. Dated 19th centuryPicture series Materials, ivory, transport and workshop, digitally restored reproduction of a collective picture from ca 1900, public domain, exact date unknownChristmas tree oe, Christmas tree with the heads of the cabinet of Prime Minister Adolf von Auersperg and various political gifts from The Flea , UnknownChick Gandil, Chicago White Sox, baseball card portraitCote, Portsmouth Team, baseball card portraitSoapine - French Laundry is the best soap ever made , Women, Clothespins, Wash tubs, Washboards, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsOrval Overall, Chicago Cubs, baseball card portraitValentine - To My ValentineThe Diamond Dyes for Easter eggs. Only 10 cents for 4 beautiful colors. Pink, blue, green, yellow or red, violet, orange, bronze. Each package colors four doz. Eggs, and costs but ten cents. Try them and you will be delighted.. The Diamond Dyes for Easter eggs. Only 10 cents for 4 beautiful colors. Pink, blue, green, yellow or red, violet, orange, bronze. Each package colors four doz. Eggs, and costs but ten cents. Try them and you will be delighted.All wooden shoes, Holland's wooden shoe factory, Dutch Novelty Shop, Box 210, Holland, Michigan , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesLautz Bro's and Co's. Master Soap, Buffalo, N. Y. , Infants, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsBonner, Spokane Team, baseball card portraitAdmiral of the Fleet, Great Britain, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands Publisher Allen & Ginter American ca. 1888 Trade cards from the "Naval Flags" series (N17), issued ca. 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.The Diamond Dyes for Easter eggs. Only 10 cents for 4 beautiful colors. Pink, blue, green, yellow or red, violet, orange, bronze. Each package colors four doz. Eggs, and costs but ten cents. Try them and you will be delighted. , Eggs, Chickens, Dyeing, 19th Century American Trade CardsWhitney Sewing machine. Every machine warranted.. Whitney Sewing machine. Every machine warranted.Balloon GOOD YEARCombs, all kinds and sizes, a large stock to select from at Wm. K. Potter's, 218 Westminster Street, Providence, R. I.. Combs, all kinds and sizes, a large stock to select from at Wm. K. Potter's, 218 Westminster Street, Providence, R. I.Boutique de bandagiste. Eugène Atget (French, 1857 - 1927)Clean up with French Laundry soap. , Frogs, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsAn advertisement for the American Suspender Co. depicting flowers, the globe, an eagle, American flags, statuettes, medallions and decorative ornamentation.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Flags , American, EaglesThe crowning triumph - Agate iron ware. The crowning triumph - Agate iron wareStoves from Kockum's Jernverk (Kockum's ironworks) in Kallinge. Illustrated price curtain for private kitchen and hotels.Maud M Holme, Liberty Glass Bottle, c 1939 Liberty Glass BottleEaster Beurre pear, Pyrus communis, within a Della Robbia ornamental frame with text below. Handcoloured glyphograph from Benjamin Maund's "The Fruitist," London, 1850, Groombridge and Sons. Maund (17901863) was a pharmacist, botanist, printer, bookseller and publisher of "The Botanic Garden" and "The Botanist.".The crowning triumph - Agate iron ware , Teapots, Adults, 19th Century American Trade CardsFrench Laundry Soap. French Laundry Soap A French bouquetiere - bouquet-maker Date: 18th centuryJ & P. Coats' thread, best six cord cotton for sewing machines. J & P. Coats' thread, best six cord cotton for sewing machinesChandler, Arizona: 1940 Milk caps used at the Chandler Dairy Co-opA question stamp depicting a Uhlan hat, two sabers and text: for the needs of a Piotrków soldier; Przybyłowski, W. (Litographic Plant; Piotrków Trybunalski); around 1914 1920 (1914-00-00-1939-00-00);Italian, 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.. Italian, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyA question stamp in a shield, depicting a knight on a horse, Ga zk laurel, saber and text: the collapse and victims of Lithuania and the White Ruthenia; around 1913 1921 (1913-00-00-1921-00-00);Boss pat. Cases, fine jewelry, solid silverware, repairing a specialty. Is that beautiful watch for me , People, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsBoss pat. cases, fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware. Repairing. Boss pat. cases, fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware. RepairingThimble-riggers encourage unwitting gamblers to lose their money in a game of chance involving guessing which thimble a pea is hidden under. Date: 1842Chromolithograph - Shamrock Big Plug Smoking TobaccoBlue Bunting, 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.. Blue Bunting, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 421608The United States Sewing Machine Company. Twelve dollar family sewing machine. Something entirely new! Invented in 1869 | Library of CongressEgg, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 6) 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.. Egg, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 6) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Nummerage art (The Clifton Suspension Bridge, The Fountain).Tortoise shell goods, combs, bracelets and novelties, a most excellent providence souvenir. For sale by the manufacturer, Wm. K. Potter, salesroom, 218 Westminster St., Providence, R. I.. Tortoise shell goods, combs, bracelets and novelties, a most excellent providence souvenir. For sale by the manufacturer, Wm. K. Potter, salesroom, 218 Westminster St., Providence, R. I.Cigarette paper wake upOur mamma's use Pearline.. Our mamma's use Pearline.Handkerchief 1876 American. Handkerchief 13706Always ready for use, Royal Glue mends everything , Glue, Sculpture, Pitchers, 19th Century American Trade CardsClark's "Mile-End" spool cotton.. Clark's "Mile-End" spool cotton.Products from the Harrod's catalogue electrical department, household items with a flexible wire and wall plug. Date: 1929An advertisement for Bridal Bouquet lotion. Dated 19th centuryPacker's Florida Water Soap, a combination of the purest and most delicate detersive ingredients with refined vegetable oils and chemically pure glycerine. , Flowers, Soaps, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade CardsBolgiano's New Century Catalogue 1901, Washington, D.C, F.W. Bolgiano, 1901, vegetables, fruit, seeds, catalogs, garden tools, nurseries, horticulture, bulbs, plants, garden stories, in bloom, F.W. Bolgiano, This illustration displays a variety of gardening tools, each labeled with its specific type and associated prices. The tools featured include long handle shovels, short handle shovels, short handle scoops, long and short handle spades, and potato hooks. Each item is carefully illustrated to show its design and functionality. The prices are noted alongside the tools, indicating the cost variations, with some items priced at 65 cents to $1.15. This catalog page highlights the equipment available for gardening enthusiasts or laborers seeking high-quality tools for their work.One price only. J. Leach. Stationer, 86 Nassau Street, New York. (Three doors from Fulton.). One price only. J. Leach. Stationer, 86 Nassau Street, New York. (Three doors from Fulton.) Shell motor spirit Date: circa 1924Soap for all nations. Cleanliness is the scale of civilization. B. T. Babbitt's Best soap.. Soap for all nations. Cleanliness is the scale of civilization. B. T. Babbitt's Best soap.