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19th Century Trade Cards

Collection of vintage trade cards featuring whimsical illustrations of children, nature, and advertisements for products from the 19th century.

Images Series Small people, child, boy with wicker basket / Bilderserie Kleines Volk, Kind, Junge mit Weidenkorb, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.
Images Series Small people, child, boy with wicker basket / Bilderserie Kleines Volk, Kind, Junge mit Weidenkorb, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.
161 assets in this story
6145-29228972
Block Island, Rhode Island, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Block Island, Rhode Island, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
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Marseilles, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "City Flags" series (N6), issued in 1887 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Marseilles, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 406920
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Madrid. Publicidad de Chocolates de los padres Benedictinos. Años 1905.
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Corsica, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "City Flags" series (N6), issued in 1887 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Corsica, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 406927
4408-8437
Cupid - To My Valentine, Valentine's Day
4408-5636
When I Was a Bachelor, Maud Humphrey - Mother Goose Tales
1899-53514718
Photo series Carnival Serenades, Pierrot, Herlekin, Captain Fracassa and Polichinell with greetings to the stars / Bildserie Karneval Serenaden, Pierrot, Herlekin, Kapitän Fracassa und Polichinell mit Gruß an die Sterne, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei,.
6145-29176289
Toboggan, from World's Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "World's Dudes" series (N31), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Toboggan, from World's Dudes series (N31) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 411248
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Detail on antique beer mug, waitress with steins, Muenchner Kindl brewery, about 1900
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'If You'd Only Be My Valentine', American Valentine card, 1910. Artist: Anon
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Chapard. Reproduction after watercolour by B. Y..
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Bavarian Hunter, printer's sample from World's Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "World's Smokers" series (N33), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Printer's samples included in set, as well. The printer's sample cards are on thinner card stock and do not have any printed text.. Bavarian Hunter, printer's sample from World's Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420371
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J. D. Larkin & Co's 'Boraxine,' cheaper than soap. 'Elite,' an elegant toilet soap. , Frogs, Violins, Soaps, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Nederland, Gelegkheid, Gelijkheid, 1795, Netherlands, verso - stamped, Personification of Equality with a tablet with the text 'Droits de l'Homme, Rechten van den Mensch', in the other hand a plumb line, further symbols of abundance, ca. 1795., print, engraving, prints, engravings, Frederik Muller Historieplaten, height 240 mm, width 157 mm, print maker, printmaker, 1795 - 1795, paper, papier, stippelets
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Presented by Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, R. I.. Presented by Household Sewing Machine Co., Providence, R. I.
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Serbian, from World's Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "World's Smokers" series (N33), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Printer's samples included in set, as well. The printer's sample cards are on thinner card stock and do not have any printed text.. Serbian, from World's Smokers series (N33) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420479
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Historia de una Mujer: Sota de copas/ 1881. Museum: COLECCION PARTICULAR MADRID ESPAÑA. Author: EUSEBIO PLANAS.
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Ayer's Hair Vigor, A. H. V. for the toilet.. Ayer's Hair Vigor, A. H. V. for the toilet.
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Illustration from 'Gargantua', 1931, by François Rabelais. illustrations by Dubout.
1848-53923556
Before the Christmas festival, an illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meisterholzschnitten, a yearbook from 1900
1899-19920935
picture series countries and stamps and motives, Mexico / Bilderserie Länder und Briefmarken und Motive, Mexiko, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei,.
6145-30160524
Ever the Same (valentine) 1835-1845 England. Collaged elements on embossed ivory wove paper . George Kershaw
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Cukier krzepi , smażcie owoce. Adamczewski, Marian (1879-1947), author, Drukarnia Narodowa (Kraków ; drukarnia ; fl. ca 1861-2011), printing house, unknown, publisher
1848-50194975
Series of the gnome uses Liebig's meat extract, already he has chopped wood diligently, ready stands Liebig's meat extract, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture from ca 1900
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West Virginia, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Admiral, Russia, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands ca. 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Naval Flags" series (N17), issued ca. 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Admiral, Russia, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 408564
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L'addition. L'addition
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Beymer, Bauman & Co. Strictly pure white lead. Finest & whitest. , Children, Dogs, Artists' materials, Paints & varnishes, 19th Century American Trade Cards
1538R-57947
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DINNER held by NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD BREMEN at EN ROUTE ABOARD KONIGIN LUISE (SS;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1901. Rare Book Division
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Józef Krasnowolski (1879-1939), holy; Czernecki, Jan (Wieliczka, Kraków; Publisher; 1905-1939), Anczyc, Władysław Ludwik and company (Kraków; Drukarnia; 1875-1948); 1909 (1909-00-00-1909-00-00);
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Cannon, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1887.Trade cards from the "Arms of All Nations" series (N3), issued in 1887 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Caricatured Chilean figure, 1 Escudo, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 2) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Coins of All Nations" (N72), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1889 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes. There are two variations within the series. Version one (variation 1) maintains a white background on the cards and the second version (variation 2) displays a shaded background.. Caricatured Chilean figure, 1 Escudo, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 2) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)
1899-19921072
Serie Gartenanlagen, italienischer Garten um 1500, Italien / Garden series, Italian garden around 1500, Italy, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.
4408-7082
What Columbus Would See Now, Farm Machinery
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Chew J. T. Big Chunk , Boys, Hammers, Knives, Smokeless tobacco, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer prevents gray hairs and baldness , Women, Angels, Mirrors, Birds, Rabbits, Hair preparations, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Japanese, 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.. Japanese, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company
1848-50195350
Picture series The search, where is the shield guard , Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture from the 19th century, exact date unknown
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Dixon's Carburet of Iron Stove Polish. , Women, Girls, Cleaning, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Heligoland, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1890 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 2 (N10), issued in 1890 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Heligoland, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407342
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France, Paris, The troubadour, a character from the Russian folk tale Tsarevna Frog by Zvorikine, watercolor
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MARDI GRAS held by THE NEW ST. CHARLES at "NEW ORLEANS, LA" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1907. Rare Book Division. Carnival , Louisiana , New Orleans, Flowers
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Costa Rica, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1890 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 2 (N10), issued in 1890 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. Costa Rica, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407332
6145-43714489
J. & P. Coats' best six cord spool cotton, white, black & colors.. J. & P. Coats' best six cord spool cotton, white, black & colors.
1899-67417109
This image, dating to around 1899, shows the first Prince of Wales as a young boy hunting a deer. The first English Prince of Wales (later Edward II) was born at Caernarfon on April 25, 1284, the fourth and eldest surviving son of Edward I and Eleanor of Castille. On the completion of his father's conquest of the province, he was created Prince of Wales on February 7, 1301, at the age of 16, at a parliament at Lincoln. Edward was married to Isabella (the "she-wolf of France"), daughter of Philip IV of France and Joan I of Navarre, Her son was the future Edward III. The art is by Frances Brundage, American artist who died in 1937.
1899-19920683
Serie Aus Japan, Das Puppenfest Momo-ro-sekkü oder Pfirsichfest der Mädchen am 3. März, Hausfreunde bringen Blumen / Series From Japan, The Doll Festival Momo-ro-sekkü or Peach Festival of Girls on March 3, House Friends Bring Flowers, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei, genaues Datum unbekannt.
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Advertisement for Liebig products; the process of making luxury products out of elephant ivory.
1848-49394976
Nocturnal Lamentation of Melusine on the Ruins of Lusignan Castle, digitally restored reproduction of a public domain collector's picture from ca 1900, Liebig picture series Beautiful Melusine (1891)
1899-53514753
picture series Der Freischütz, Ännchen, Schelm halt, I will teach you / Bilderserie Der Freischütz, Ännchen, Schelm halt fest, ich will dir's lehren, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei,.
2056-342
Front cover of 'The Sketch' Christmas edition, 1898, Nostalgia Cards
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Picture series Genrebilder VII, Paris, 1878, Egyptians adoring a love pot, Liebig picture, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900
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Edward England, Marooned, from the Pirates of the Spanish Main series (N19) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (3.8 x 7 cm). Lithographer: George S. Harris & Sons (American, Philadelphia). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: ca. 1888.Trade cards from the "Pirates of the Spanish Main" series (N19), issued ca. 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Shanghai advertising poster advertising The Great Eastern Dispensary Ltd, c1930s. Artist: Unknown
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Sapanule. Sapanule
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Hidalgo, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "The World's Racers" series (N32), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Hidalgo, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420295
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I neffer knew'd I vould miss yuh dot mutch - Vintage Post Card
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Repairing Boss pat. watch cases. Fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware. , Men, Armor, Daggers & swords, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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B, Empfang bei Mikado Mutsu Kito und Braut Haruko, die seit 1868 verheiratet ist, Liebigbild, digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ...
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Texas, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Soapine has supplanted the white elephant in the East.. Soapine has supplanted the white elephant in the East.