Vintage Advertising Cards

Colorful trade cards from the 1880s promoting cigarette brands. Featuring stylish women and cultural themes, these cards reflect the artistic flair of the time.

Lithograph depicting a young Ephesian woman scattering flowers in a scene from 'Olimpie,' a lyrical tragedy and ballet from the third act, created between 1820 and 1829. The work is hand-colored and measures 20 x 12 cm. The library's copy is trimmed and lacks captions and identifying information. It is attributed to Gaspare Spontini, a notable figure in 19th-century opera ballet
Lithograph depicting a young Ephesian woman scattering flowers in a scene from 'Olimpie,' a lyrical tragedy and ballet from the third act, created between 1820 and 1829. The work is hand-colored and measures 20 x 12 cm. The library's copy is trimmed and lacks captions and identifying information. It is attributed to Gaspare Spontini, a notable figure in 19th-century opera ballet
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Empress Matilda (c.1102-1167), also known as the Empress Maude. Claimant to the English throne during the civil war known as the Anarchy. Engraving in "La Ilustracio_n Espan_ola y Americana", 1887. Colored.
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Horsford's Acid Phosphate for mental & physical exhaustion, dyspepsia & c. It makes a delicious drink with water & sugar only. , Girls, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Mon. C.J. Lefevre, from the Racing Colors of the World series (N22b) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Racing Colors of the World" series (N22b), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. The series was published in two variations. N22a includes a white edge around the perimeter of each card and N22b does not.. Mon. C.J. Lefevre, from the Racing Colors of the World series (N22b) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 409578
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Bookplate of Georges Goury. Fert in omnia rutubam et tristitiam terribilis amor. Kirchner, Raphael (1876-1917), graphic artist
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For Sale c. 1855-60 Oil on canvas James Collinson; English Born c. 1825; died 1881
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Engraving depicting a woman affected with Goitre. Goitre is the swelling of the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. Dated 19th century
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Recueil des modes de la cour de France, 'le Patissier'. Jean Baptiste Bonnart (France, 1654-1726)Henri Bonnart (France, 1642-1711). France, Paris, after 1685. Prints. Hand-colored engraving on paper
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Antonio María Fabrés y Costa / 'The Slave Girl'. Ca. 1886. Oil on canvas. Museum: Museo del Prado, Madrid, España.
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Pierre Lorillard, from the Racing Colors of the World series (N22a) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "Racing Colors of the World" series (N22a), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. The series was published in two variations. N22a includes a white edge around the perimeter of each card and N22b does not. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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'Mdlle Rosati', 1848. Artist: Alexandre de Valentini.
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Patriotic emblems / balloon. (IT)
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Lillian Blow in Colors of Royal Sail 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).. Lillian Blow in Colors of Royal Sail 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.)
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The Political Weeping Willow, unknown artist, eighteenth century, 1791, Etching, hand-colored, Sheet: 11 1/4 x 9 11/16in. (28.6 x 24.6cm)
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Tipos españoles. Manchega de Ciudad Real. Madrid, años 1880. Author: Manuel Moreno Rodríguez.
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Scotland, from the Types of All Nations series (N24) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Lithographer: George S. Harris & Sons (American, Philadelphia). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1889.Trade cards from the "Types of All Nations" series (N24), issued in 1889 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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This 1900 color print by Giovanni Battista Carpanetto depicts a guide of Turin, showing city streets, landmarks, and figures navigating the urban environment.
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Indígena de los alrededores de Manila. Museum: GRABADOS MEXICO / MADRID / ESPAÑA. Author: Pujadas. Ferrant.
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Betrothed.
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Coins from different countries with symbolic persons, Keneta from the Sandwich Islands, Historic, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's picture
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'Theatre Des Varietes. - Paris Aux Varietes', 1904. Creator: Unknown.
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Mademoiselle Maillard. Medium: color stipple engraving. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: J. Coutellier.
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Baron de Rothschild, from the Racing Colors of the World series (N22b) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1888.Trade cards from the "Racing Colors of the World" series (N22b), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes. The series was published in two variations. N22a includes a white edge around the perimeter of each card and N22b does not. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
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Pastrana, Julia.
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Skioptikon målad i färg på glasskiva.Dansande kvinna: "Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when............color in the cup, when it moveth itself ariht".
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Poster for Indiana State Fair Indianapolis September 27th to October 2d 1886