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Vintage Advertising Art

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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Child's Sled. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 37.2 x 27.1 cm (14 5/8 x 10 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ingrid Selmer-Larsen.EQUIPMENT Queen Victoria's skates, manufactured by Marsden Brothers, and Silverwood, of Sheffield. Date: 1854Carnavalet museum, tokens collectionClark's Mile End Spool Cotton. Clark's Mile End Spool CottonCoins from various countries with symbolic people, Centimes from Belgium, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (CL & CO).ALBARELLO (MEDICINAL JAR) Pompeii, Orazio (1516-1590/96)An Irish Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker, working on a pile of shoes. Date: early 20th centuryChinese, 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.. Chinese, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyEngraving depicting a dying man lying in bed with an oil lamp providing light. Dated 17th CenturyTea Tray, 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.. Tea Tray, from The World's Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 420358Alf Bruseth, Stump Speaker Bank, c 1937 Stump Speaker BankJ. C. Vickery dressing case, for wedding gifts. Blue morocco dressing case, fitted with a beautiful solid tortoiseshell toilet set inlaid with sterling silver. 1920Rubber paint manufactured by the Rubber Paint Co. of Cleveland, O. Pure white, jet black and any desired shade or color.. Rubber paint manufactured by the Rubber Paint Co. of Cleveland, O. Pure white, jet black and any desired shade or color.Oriental Tooth Paste, an unrivalled preparation for cleansing, beautifying & preserving the teeth & gums.. Oriental Tooth Paste, an unrivalled preparation for cleansing, beautifying & preserving the teeth & gums.Coins from various countries with symbolic people, Francs from France, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Illustration showing advertisement for Stone's furniture; 1900Westminster Base Burner , Stoves, 19th Century American Trade Cards19th century advertisement, for 'Maple & Co', electric lamps; England; 1892Star embroidery silk on spools. Ask your storekeeper for it. , Flowers, Silk, Thread, 19th Century American Trade CardsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan).Russian Strelitz Axe, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American 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.. Russian Strelitz Axe, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 406566Valentine - Bank of True LoveNovelty electric ironing, here in the tailor's studio of the royal theatre in Berlin, 1888, Germany, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, exact original date unknown, EuropeCard Number 107, Nesbitt, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes 1880s Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the set "Actors and Actresses" (N145-2), issued in the 1880s by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes. There are eight subsets of the N145 series. Various subsets sport different card designs and also promote different tobacco brands represented by W. Duke Sons & Company. This card is from the second subset, N145-2. Note that actors' names are spelled differently on cards throughout set and are not dependable for accuracy.. Card Number 107, Nesbitt, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes. 1880s. Albumen photograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Six ways to fold napkins. Top left, Victorian fan; right, Cornet; centre left, Water Lily; right, Swan; bottom left, Mitre; right, Pocket fold. Date: 1954Trade Card for the Firm Lang & Nau Sackett, Wilhelms & Betzig (Active late 19th century). Trade Card for the Firm Lang & Nau, after 1882. Polychromed lithograph, 4 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (11.1 x 13.7 cm). Decorative Arts after 188219th century advertisement, for 'Oetzmann & Co', furniture; England; 1895Color play the star role , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesHardcover bookInternational chamber of commerce, postage stamps, india, asia Copyright: xAnilxDave/DinodiaxPhotoxStandard Laundry Wax. , Women, Laundry, 19th Century American Trade CardsRound-Up Cigars, Cigar LabelsArt Fromme, Cincinnati Reds, baseball card portraitHive Filature Raw Silk by H. Ito, Silk Labels - JapaneseTHE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S COLLECTION AT THE SOUTH KENSINGTON MUSEUM, LONDONUnion Web Hammock. Union Web HammockStrauss Mechanical Toys. Alabama Coon Jigger, page 43. Illustrations, Advertisements. 1918-04. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Toys, Mechanical toys, RacismBookmark Made 1887 England. . Thomas Stevens (Weaver)Stamp of Gösta Bodman's Philatelist Association, started in 1950.The stamp from French Algeria, 1950. Motifs of lemons and oranges.Yan Kee Boy Supercharged Flashlight Crackers, Firecracker LabelsUK, England, Dorset, Blanford, The Great Dorset Steam Fair, Exhibitors Display of Vintage Company Name Plaques'Savon Imperial' Jas. S. Kirk & Co. soap makers Chicago. , Men, Flags, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsBeer duty stamp, three gallons tax stampsIssued two penny British 'Two Penny Blue' stamp, 1840, United Kingdom, by Charles Heath, Frederick Heath.Antique motherhood set (vector)Mellin's Food for infants and invalids; book mark''Mappin & Webb's Prince's Plate', 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891."Savon Imperial" Jas. S. Kirk & Co. soap makers Chicago.. "Savon Imperial" Jas. S. Kirk & Co. soap makers Chicago.Buckingham's dye for the whiskers. Before using any dye my beard was gray. After using several inferior dyes behold the result. Finally I tried Buckingham's and now use no other. , Men, Hair preparations, 19th Century American Trade CardsPTTK Jagodna shelter badge badge unknown labelAir Raid Precautions, cigarette card, British, 1938. Artist: UnknownBarber's Neck Dusters and Bath Brushes, Barber ShopMulford's Toilet Talcum, Victorian Soap & Talcum Powder Packaging'Serviettes, and how to fold them: the fan open'. Date: circa 1890German advertisement, proclaiming that Mulhens Eau de Cologne is really the best and most popular Date: 1900The Countess Range , Women, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade CardsBerenice Abbott, Snuff Shop, 113 Division Street, New York , 1938, printed 1982, gelatin silver print.Dainty Woman Broom Label, AdvertisingAdvertisement for "England's Glory Matches, S.J. Moreland & Sons" Matchsafe; Manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company (United States); USA; plated metal, printed celluloid; 5.7 x 3.6 x 1 cm (2 1/4 x 1 7/16 x 3/8 in. )A selection of Victorian ornamental decorative pearl accessories. Including pearl necklace with a detachable pendant forming a brooch, decorative pearl brooches and bangle bracelets. Date: 1884Green slip on shoes, with braiding edge. Date: 1943RUSSIA - 2012: shows National suits RUSSIA - CIRCA 2012: A stamp printed in Russia shows National suits, circa 2012 Copyright: xZoonar.com/OlgaxPopovax 4708447John D. Cutter & Co., manufacturers of pure silk threads & fabrics. , Moths, Silk, Thread, Leaves, Mulberry trees, 19th Century American Trade CardsInterior of the Mariners' Museum. ca. 1938, Newport News, Virginia, USA, MAIN DISPLAY ROOM. Ship figureheads, marine oil paintings and water colors, shipbuilders' half models, ship display models, engine models, marine glass and chinaware, medals and coins, sea shells, navigational instruments, sailors' handiwork and scrimshaw, actual boats, articles recovered from British warships sunk at the siege of Yorktown in 1781. Fairbanks' Standard Scales. Buy only the genuine.. Fairbanks' Standard Scales. Buy only the genuine.Cinderella, Christchurch Exhibition label No. 6, 1906, New Zealand, by Christchurch Press Company Ltd.Myron A. Decker - Manufacturer of Grand, Square and Upright Pianos - Advertisement circa 1890'Novelties Christmas gifts for women'. A charming painted gauze and large ostrich fans, linen gloves for gifts Chevrette, fur tops, button ladies driving gloves, ladies smart belt and invigorating Lavender Salts. Date: 1898Mexico, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 1 (N9), issued in 1887 in a series of 48 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes. The museum's collection contains the 48 cards from the Series 1 set, as well as 10 variations and 5 mis-printed cards.. Mexico, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407151Mikado of Japan, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series (N126-1), issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. There are two types of cards from the series. The first type, pictured here, is made of thick stock and does not fold. This variation promotes Honest Long Cut tobacco. The second type 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.. Mikado of Japan, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-1) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Advertisement for Carters wicker bath-chairs, a forerunner of the wheelchair, named after the chairs used to carry invalids to and from the Roman baths at Bath Spa. 1912Name card for the bride, ca. 1760. Decorated name card for the bride Christina Petersen, ca. 1760. Pre-printed picture frame with seed beads and putti. With two-legged caption. See also Pendant.Petrole Stella, Lamps & LightingTHIRD ANNUAL BANQUET held by HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION at "THE GRAND ORIENT, YBOR CITY, FL" (HOTEL;). Buttolph, Frank, 1850-1924. Menus. 1906. Rare Book DivisionIssued one shilling 'Kea and Kaka' stamp overprinted with 'NIUE. / Taha e Sileni.' postage stampsBrylcreem advert, 1938. Artist: UnknownBuntees, first name in first shoes , Shoes, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesKaty Barry, Cigar LabelsLuggage Label. Advert for Carters' wicker bath chairs and spinal carriages, 1916. Artist: UnknownKeystone, clocks, jewelry, watch cases, repairing , Demons, Clock & watch making, Jewelers, 19th Century American Trade CardsA question stamp with text: on the White Cross of 1919; Polish White Cross (1918-1946); 1919 (1914-00-00-1939-00-00);Supreme Broom Label, AdvertisingPlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Advertising sign at a shop in the Quartier Latin, Paris, Ile de France region, France, EuropeSeroco paints Date: 1908CEYLON - CIRCA 1960: A stamp printed in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) shows image of peackok, series, circa 1960Issued one penny 'King George VI' definitive stamp in green postage stampsChiffon's marriage by GYP , Hammocks Furniture, Books, Leisure