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19th Century Trade Cards

Illustrative trade cards from the 19th century highlighting various products such as pressing irons, jewelry, and cologne, adorned with decorative borders.

Rosedale , Women, Flowers, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade Cards
Rosedale , Women, Flowers, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Jönköpings Match Sticker).From the Girls and Children series (N65) promoting Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products ca. 1886 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Girls and Children" series (N65), issued ca. 1886 to promote Virginia Brights, Richmond Gem, Richmond Straight Cut No. 1, and Opera Puffs Cigarettes, all distributed by Allen & Ginter Tobacco Manufacturers.. From the Girls and Children series (N65) promoting Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products. ca. 1886. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia)American Machine Co.. American Machine Co.Try Kerr's cotton. Invincible and indispensable.. Try Kerr's cotton. Invincible and indispensable.Labels for matchboxes, from Swedish industrial and trading museum.udavalla - Örebro. (Linnea, The Girlie, The United).C. C. Parsons Household Ammonia , Girls, Wash tubs, Laundry, Chemicals, 19th Century American Trade CardsAmerican Machine Co. , Girls, Irons Pressing, 19th Century American Trade CardsRosedale , Women, Flowers, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade CardsTry Cottolene , Girls, Cotton, Oils & fats, 19th Century American Trade CardsClark's Mile-End Spool Cotton. Clark's Mile-End Spool CottonSwinborne's Patent Refined Isinglass Gelatine , Girls, Gelatin, 19th Century American Trade CardsCompliments of W. A. Moore & Son, Great Falls, N. H. Warranty unlimited. , Girls, Cats, Dogs, Scissors & shears, 19th Century American Trade CardsWillimantaic, the best thread for sewing machines. Willimantaic, the best thread for sewing machinesMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Jönköpings Match Sticker, Wasa, Regent).Keystone improved silver watch cases. Clocks. The Keystone reaches fame the result of skilled effort. Fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware. Repairing.. Keystone improved silver watch cases. Clocks. The Keystone reaches fame the result of skilled effort. Fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware. Repairing.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. , Girls, Hair preparations, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade CardsCompliments of W. A. Moore & Son, Great Falls, N. H. Warranty unlimited.. Compliments of W. A. Moore & Son, Great Falls, N. H. Warranty unlimited.COLECCION DE ESTAMPAS DE CAJAS DE CERILLAS. Location: FOSFORERA ESPAÑOLA. MADRID. SPAIN.Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan).Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Ellbo matches, Ellbo match factory).J & P. Coats best six cord thread. J & P. Coats best six cord threadBoss pat cases, solid silver and plated ware. Fine jewelry, repairing. Around and around I spin this case, in place of the barrel of yore, tis an article good, which finds a place in every jewelry store. And when you have got one in your family, you always wish for more.. Boss pat cases, solid silver and plated ware. Fine jewelry, repairing. Around and around I spin this case, in place of the barrel of yore, tis an article good, which finds a place in every jewelry store. And when you have got one in your family, you always wish for more.Boss pat cases, solid silver and plated ware. Fine jewelry, repairing. Around and around I spin this case, in place of the barrel of yore, tis an article good, which finds a place in every jewelry store. And when you have got one in your family, you always wish for more. , Men, Barrels, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan).Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Maritima motifs. King Neptun, ship, Argosy.Ye Knight of ye silver thimble challenges ye world, the best thread for sewing machines , Children, Sewing equipment & supplies, Feathers, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsSeries of five, no. 4, 'Decoration.' , Children, Flowers, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsMerrick's standard thread for machine use, six cord. Young America , Children, Thread, Cotton, Flags, Maps, Eagles, 19th Century American Trade CardsMerrick's Thread Co., Best Six Cord, 100. American Six Cord, 200 yds.. Merrick's Thread Co., Best Six Cord, 100. American Six Cord, 200 yds.Aikin, Lambert & Co. gold pens. Aikin, Lambert & Co. gold pensSolar Tip shoes. The best sole leather tip made. , Children, Shoes, 19th Century American Trade CardsBest Christmas Wishes Postcard. ca. 1890-1920, Best Christmas Wishes Postcard This book mark will keep your place when reading and also keep you in mind that no perfume is so fragrant and lasting as Hoyt's German Cologne. , Children, Bottles, Perfumes, Toothpaste, 19th Century American Trade CardsCelluloid eye glasses - perfection. , Children, Eyeglasses, Flowers, 19th Century American Trade CardsClark's Mile-End 36 Spool Cotton , Children, Sleds & sleighs, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsScourene , Women, Tableware, Cats, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Biology. Motions of Monkeys (The Three Monkies, Monkey Brand, Ze Borneo).Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan).John English & Co., Peckenham Imperial Diamond, drilled eyed needles.. John English & Co., Peckenham Imperial Diamond, drilled eyed needles.Trunk, 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.. Trunk, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyClark's O. N. T. spool cotton on white spools is superior to all others for hand & machine sewing , Boxes, Girls, Dogs, Books, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsClark's Mile-End 36 Spool Cotton. Clark's Mile-End 36 Spool CottonThis book mark will keep your place when reading and also keep you in mind that no perfume is so fragrant and lasting as Hoyt's German Cologne.. This book mark will keep your place when reading and also keep you in mind that no perfume is so fragrant and lasting as Hoyt's German Cologne.Star alpaca braid, Star Braid, ask for it. , Children, Cats, Ribbons, 19th Century American Trade CardsTrade cards depicting flowers, girls, butterflies and holly.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Girls, Butterflies, FlowersAdvert for Booth's gin, 1935. Artist: UnknownMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Anneberg's match factory, The Snake, Victoria).Clark's Mile-End 30 Spool Cotton , Girls, Strawberries, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsKeystone improved silver watch cases. Fine jewelry. Paoli Makaroni anchors his balloons with a Keystone case. Purchaser: 'A good idea.' Clocks. Solid silver ware. Repairing. Silver plated ware. , Men, Clocks & watches, Balloons Novelties, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsUse Lautz Bro's and Co's. Acme Soap, Buffalo, N.Y. Established 1853 , Men, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsStar braid and Fleisher's worsted yarns.. Star braid and Fleisher's worsted yarns.Granite iron ware , Girls, Tableware, Pots & pans, 19th Century American Trade CardsLantern, 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.. Lantern, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanySorg's Bouquet Plug Tobacco. Sorg's Bouquet Plug TobaccoEngraving depicting various types of early cameras for the amateur photographer including, bottom centre and right, the Kodak Box Camera. Dated 19th CenturyNew 'No 9' Wheeler & Wilson triumphant!! At the Exposition Universelle, Paris 1889. The highest possible premium, the only grand prize for sewing machines was awarded to Wheeler & Wilson M'f'g Co. and the Cross of the Legion of Honor was conferred on the president of the company. , Boys, Dogs, Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade CardsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Geography. Niddicts and war motives.Coins from different countries with symbolic persons, Centavos from Mexico, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's pictureSensible, useful, economical Gillett's Novelty Bluing , Adults, Laundry, Hand tools, 19th Century American Trade CardsW. S. Underwood Pianos, Organs, Sewing machines, Wheeler & Wilson M'f'g Co.. W. S. Underwood Pianos, Organs, Sewing machines, Wheeler & Wilson M'f'g Co.Headlight, 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.. Headlight, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyLantern, 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.. Lantern, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyClark's O. N. T. Spool Cotton. Clark's O. N. T. Spool CottonWillimantic Linen Co., 200 yds, 50, the best thread for sewing machines , Girls, Hammocks Furniture, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsWillimantic Linen Co., 200 yds, 50, the best thread for sewing machines , Boys, Dogs, Thread, Cotton, Kites Toys, 19th Century American Trade CardsBluebird, 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.. Bluebird, from the Birds of America series (N37) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 421603The best thread made, Chadwick's cotton , Boys, Fences, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsClark's Mile-End 24 Spool Cotton , Girls, Thread, Cotton, Flowers, 19th Century American Trade CardsSoapine the dirt killer , Adults, Flowers, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Biology. Bird motif (Peacock, The Fantail Bird, The Three Birds).James Pyle's Pearline washing compound. James Pyle's Pearline washing compoundA selection of funnels, food warmers and flour bins. Date: circa 1900W. L. Douglas' celebrated $3 shoe. Confound it there goes another strap. Why don't you get a pair of Douglas $3.00 shoes. They say they're just splendid.. W. L. Douglas' celebrated $3 shoe. Confound it there goes another strap. Why don't you get a pair of Douglas $3.00 shoes. They say they're just splendid.Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Wernersborg's match factory).Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (The Lancer).Reward of Merit , Schools. Messenger CollectionView Showing a Portion of Our Exhibit at Mechanics' Fair, San Francisco. I.W. Taber (American, 1830 - 1912)Decker Brothers Matchless Pianos, 33 Union Square, N. Y.. Decker Brothers Matchless Pianos, 33 Union Square, N. Y.CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Tubes of Dental Cream and Sen-Den-Tal, pink cake of Tooth Tablet, cans of Smoker's Tooth Powder and Pyrox tooth powder. and bottle of Tooth Wash. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1926.Merrick Thread, standard thread for machine use. , Eagles, Children, Flags, Thread, 19th Century American Trade CardsThe best thread made, Chadwick's cotton. The best thread made, Chadwick's cottonShovel, 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.. Shovel, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyVaccuum flasks.. Cigarette cards, Trade cards. George Arents CollectionLittle Lily's Alphabet: Untie Your Bonnet, Alphabet - Little LillyAdams Wringer, best in the world , Women, Laundry, Appliances, 19th Century American Trade CardsRubifoam for the teeth , Girls, Flowers, Toothpaste, 19th Century American Trade CardsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan).President M. L. Barillas of Guatemala, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series (N126-2), issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. There are two types of cards from the series. The first type is made of thick stock and does not fold. This variation promotes Honest Long Cut tobacco. The second type, pictured here, is printed on thinner stock and is meant to be folded in three parts. This variation promotes Duke's Cigarettes, Cameo, and Turkish Cross-Cut brands.. President M. L. Barillas of Guatemala, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Meritas table oil cloth, 'the dainty and useful', a blotter for your desk. , Women, Children, Cats, Furnishings, 19th Century American Trade CardsSample of embroidery done on the Davis vertical feed sewing machine.. Sample of embroidery done on the Davis vertical feed sewing machine.Coins from different countries with symbolic people, Centavos from Mexico, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Frasier's Camellia - Flowered Ranunculus Bulbs , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesBliss & Nye, depot for china, crockery, glass ware, paper hangings, and house furnishing goods, 121 Union Street, New Bedford, Mass. , People, Flowers, Umbrellas, Tableware, Glassware, 19th Century American Trade CardsFrasier's Camellia - Flowered Ranunculus Bulbs , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesThe pride of the South - the 'Cotton Plant' stove or range. Every stove or range warranted. , Adults, Cotton, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade CardsThe light-running New Home sewing machine.. The light-running New Home sewing machine.Armour's Leaf Lard, very choice , Oils & fats, Pails, 19th Century American Trade CardsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish Industrial and Trading Museum. (Enköping Match Factory, The Iceberg, Australian Safety Matches, Excelisor matches).Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Geography. The Caravan, The Bedouin, The Chieftan.Presented by the makers of Carter's Little Liver Pills. Presented by the makers of Carter's Little Liver Pills