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A series of colorful vintage trade cards featuring charming illustrations and advertisements, depicting nostalgic themes and designs.

Series Children's Questions, Where is the Kitten, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture from c. 1900
Series Children's Questions, Where is the Kitten, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture from c. 1900
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CPC brand cosmetics soaps from 1926. Guest size box of ABC soaps, box of Apple Blossom Complexion Soap, Dr. Zabriskie's Cutaneous Soap and genuine imported Castile Soap. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1926.From the Girls and Children series (N65) promoting Richmond Straight Cut Cigarettes for Allen & Ginter brand tobacco products. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 5/8 × 1 1/2 in. (6.7 × 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: ca. 1886.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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Series Children's Questions, Where is the Kitten, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture from c. 1900Billfold, 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.. Billfold, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyMagee furnaces, ranges & stoves - lead the market wherever known , Girls, Sleds & sleighs, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade Cards"Sweet Bye Bye" popular boquet. "Sweet Bye Bye" popular boquetLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (The Hercules, The Windmill).Perfumed with Austen's Forest Flower Cologne , Angels, Flowers, Perfumes, 19th Century American Trade CardsGenuine Singer over two millions in use, 1st prize over 200 times, every real Singer has this trademark. Genuine Singer over two millions in use, 1st prize over 200 times, every real Singer has this trademarkJ & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 40. J & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 40Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan).The Sterling Co., Derby, Conn.. The Sterling Co., Derby, Conn.Labels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Bryant & May's).Order of the Indian Empire, Great Britain, from the World's Decorations series (N44) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 7/8 x 3 1/4 in. (7.3 x 8.3 cm). Lithographer: Lindner, Eddy & Claus (American, New York). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1890.Trade cards from the "World's Decorations" series (N44), issued in 1890 in a numbered set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Series N44 reproduces the cards from N30 in a larger size. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Labels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.udavalla - Örebro. (Westervik's match factory).Ladies Toilet shoe dressing , Shoe polishes, 19th Century American Trade CardsFrom generation to generation J. A. Henckels twin brand razors and shears have retained their unsurpassed quality , Scissors & shears, Razor blades, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesTrade cards depicting flowers, autumn foliage, acorns, books, an eagle, corn, a woman clothed in a patriotic dress and hat, boxes of corn starch and silver gloss starch.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Flowers, United States , Centennial celebrations, etc , Collectibles, Women , Clothing & dressWheeler & Wilson's High-Arm New Number Nine is the only perfect sewing machine for family use.. Wheeler & Wilson's High-Arm New Number Nine is the only perfect sewing machine for family use.Bilderserie Rätsel: Wieviel Zeit ist nötig um 100 Töpfe in einem Korb zu sammeln, wenn jeder Topf einen Meter vom anderen entfernt steht / Picture series puzzle: How much time is needed to collect 100 pots in a basket, if each pot is one meter away from the other one, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (SEM Rivales, The Beauties, Bunyan, The Grace, La Dansseuse).Celluloid eye glasses - perfection.. Celluloid eye glasses - perfection.Handkerchief Made 1892-1902 England. Cotton, twill weave; roller and engraved roller printed .Pennsylvania, 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.. Pennsylvania, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407567Dry goods and carpets, Compliments of G. V. S. Quackenbush & Co., Troy, N. Y.. Dry goods and carpets, Compliments of G. V. S. Quackenbush & Co., Troy, N. Y.Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan).Willimantic six cord thread, the best. Home treasures.. Willimantic six cord thread, the best. Home treasures.CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Tubes of Menthol Witch Hazel Cream, bottle of Lotus Cream, can of Elite Foot Powder, bottle of Rose Water Glycerine and Benzoin. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1926.The favorite for 1885, Willimantic thread. Willimantic Linen Co., 200 yds, 50 , Owls, Cotton, Thread, 19th Century American Trade CardsOpera glasses, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 5) 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.. Opera glasses, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 5) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Brittish motifs. British flag.Top hat, 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.. Top hat, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. Portrait of Gustav Vasa, Nordenskiöld, Oscar II, Louis Palander, Queen Victoria of Strobbitannia and Christine Nilsson.Old Akvavit labels, Aalborg Akvavit spirits factory, Aalborg, North Jutland, Denmark, EuropeColorado, 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.. Colorado, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407452Sunlight Soap for Mother, Vintage Creams & SoapsGoshiokaayaseishi & Company, Japan, Silk Labels - JapaneseFrance. Paris. 9th arrondissement. Rue Rougemont. Former creamery; now a restaurant. Earthenware tiles decorating the front. Milk jugs.Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Jönköping's new match factory).Cigar box, 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.. Cigar box, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyHatmakers from Georgia using a Singer Sewing Machine. Date: circa 1897COLECCION DE ESTAMPAS DE CAJAS DE CERILLAS. Location: FOSFORERA ESPAÑOLA. MADRID. SPAIN.Textiles: four fabric samples mounted on a printed background. Wood engraving with applied fabric, 1814.Chattanooga Saddlery Co., 3804 Alton Park Blv., Chattanooga 10, Tennessee , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesCompton's Coraline corset. Ahead of them all. , Infants, Corsets, 19th Century American Trade CardsVenus. Wonderful soap saves rubbing the clothes.. Venus. Wonderful soap saves rubbing the clothes.Denmark, 1 Kronor, 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.. Denmark, 1 Kronor, 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.)Picture series Genrebilder VII, Paris, 1878, Chinese build a pyramid of Liebig pots, Liebig picture, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900Jewelry Boss - solid silver & plated ware pat. Cases, repairing. Jewelry Boss - solid silver & plated ware pat. Cases, repairingBoss pat. case, solid silver & plated ware, fine jewelry, clocks, repairing. Boss - ye pugilist , Men, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsYankee, 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.. Yankee, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyHot air balloon, 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.. Hot air balloon, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyError-Misprint Card, Annie Sommerville in Colors of the Hoboken Yacht Club, from the Yacht Colors of the World series (N140) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1890 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Yacht Colors of the World" series (N140), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1890 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The same set was released by Duke in a smaller size, as well (N91).. Error-Misprint Card, Annie Sommerville in Colors of the Hoboken Yacht Club, from the Yacht Colors of the World series (N140) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Photograph of Raggedy Ann Doll Manufactured by the P. F. Volland Company. This is a photograph of a Raggedy Ann doll manufactured by the P. F. Volland Company with the permission of Johnny Gruelle. This doll was used as Plaintiff's Exhibit K in Pennsylvania Equity Case #9097, John B. Gruelle vs. Molly-Es Doll Outfitters, Inc., et al..The three "weigh's" - 1776, 1830, 1876. Centennial weight 68 lbs. On the improved Howe scales.. The three "weigh's" - 1776, 1830, 1876. Centennial weight 68 lbs. On the improved Howe scales.Use Housekeepers Soap made by Hale, Teele & Bisbee, Cambridgeport, Mass.. Use Housekeepers Soap made by Hale, Teele & Bisbee, Cambridgeport, Mass.Xmas wishes - vintage Christmas cardClark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, the standard thread for hand and machine sewing. , Children, Hobby horses, Thread, 19th Century American Trade CardsAn advertisement for a tea basket and kettle. Dated 19th centuryU. T & C. C. , Girls, Tea, Coffee, Bells, 19th Century American Trade CardsStand or tray. Elongated tray with beveled corners, from blue painted faience. On the magazine is a seascape painted with boats and the caption: "Deals, from Delfse porcelain ... for sale at Keimpe Vlasbloem". Flower drinks are painted along the edge. The magazine is dated: 1780.The paint kegs of the world are waiting to be filled. Harrison's "Town & Country" ready mixed paints - the world hails your advent with pleasure.. The paint kegs of the world are waiting to be filled. Harrison's "Town & Country" ready mixed paints - the world hails your advent with pleasure.Use Glenn's Sulphur Soap for toilet and bath.. Use Glenn's Sulphur Soap for toilet and bath.The Premium fire place heater. The Premium fire place heaterJ & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 50. J & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 50Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Biology. Top (Cock On Barrel, Le Coq, The Cock, Ajam Kinantan).Handkerchief (France); Manufactured by E. Renault; cottonPasouda Khoroche--good turnery wares (craftsman with goods made with his lathe) . Coins from various countries with symbolic people, Gulden from Bavaria, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Fan mid-19th century Italian. Fan 209542Clark's 'Mile-End' spool cotton , Girls, Thread, Cotton, Cats, 19th Century American Trade Cards10 Heller from Potting,Notgeld. Mint: PottingBoss Pat watch cases, solid silver and plated ware, repairing a specialty. , Cupids, Horses, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsKeystone, clocks, fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware, watch cases, repairing , Men, Clocks & watches, Clock & watch making, Jewelers, 19th Century American Trade CardsFiji, 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.. Fiji, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyTrephined skull from CuzcoJ. & P. Coats' thread , Children, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsThe improved "Domestic" sewing machine. Style no. 7, try it.. The improved "Domestic" sewing machine. Style no. 7, try it.Beverly Chichester, Minstrel Hand Puppet, c 1936 Minstrel Hand PuppetEnglish 19th century, advert for ice making machine 1889Keystone Wringer , Women, Laundry, Appliances, 19th Century American Trade CardsEnglish, 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.. English, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyCharles F. Saul, successor to Tobey & Saul, seeds, hardware &c. 17 & 19 E. Water St., Hanover Sq., Syracuse, N. Y. , Children, Hardware stores, 19th Century American Trade CardsBrainerd Armstrong & Co. spool silk. Use Brainerd & Armstrong's spool silk.. Brainerd Armstrong & Co. spool silk. Use Brainerd & Armstrong's spool silk.New Household - oh mamma, what a pretty range.. New Household - oh mamma, what a pretty range.James Vick's choice seeds , Flowers, Seeds, 19th Century American Trade CardsThis Eau de Cologne really does come from Cologne, though why it's called 'double' we can't say... Date: early 20th centuryWhite Swan Soap. , Swans, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsThe Royal, the Leader , Toilets, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMicro-Rold Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesCPC brand soaps, 1927. Lemonol toilet and complexion soap, Almond Bouquet toilet soap, Dr. Zabriskie's cutaneous soap and Castile soap. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1927.Pin Cushion, 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.. Pin Cushion, from the Novelties series (N122) issued by Gail & Ax Tobacco to promote Navy Long Cut. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Gail & Ax TobaccoAs Aladdin's wonderful lamp and the mascot brought good luck, so good fortune attends those who use Soapine. , Women, Birds, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsStar embroidery silk on spools. Ask your storekeeper for it.. Star embroidery silk on spools. Ask your storekeeper for it.'The 'simplis' wrist watch protector', makes your wrist watch breakproof, guards your watch against any possible injury. No more broken glasses. Available from D. Bensson, regent Street, London. Date: 1916Commodore's Pennant, Belgium, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.French greeting card with floral elements 1900Van Derveer & Holmes Biscuit Co. Buy Zephyr wafers. Van Derveer & Holmes Biscuit Co. Buy Zephyr wafersAdvertisement for cocktail and liqueur sets by Mappin & Webb featuring two men and a woman enjoying drinks around a cocktail cabinet. Date: 1927F.W. Plaisted. Dealer in Fancy and Groceries, Crockery and Glass Ware, Nostalgia Cards