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Vintage American Trade Cards

Antique trade cards featuring colorful illustrations of everyday life, promoting cotton and other products from the 19th century with playful designs.

Chadwick's Spool Cotton , Boys, Staffs Sticks, Hats, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade Cards
Chadwick's Spool Cotton , Boys, Staffs Sticks, Hats, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Lyre, 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.. Lyre, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 3) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyAlbumin paper photograph by Josef Carl Steuer from 1866 showing wooden furniture ('Wood Möbel') by August Knobloch.Brown's Jewelry, K. Brown Jewelers , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesA BASKET OF BABIES. AFTER LOBRICHONAn advert for the Champion Ice Machine for use at home. Dated 19th centuryHoliday goods at G. V. S. Quackenbush & Co's.. Holiday goods at G. V. S. Quackenbush & Co's.Porcelaines de Silésie, Section Autrichienne. Léon & Lévy (French, active 1864 - 1913 or 1920)Swiss Cottage, Osborne House Estate, Isle of Wight. A miniature shop used by the Royal Children. For children buy U. S. A. grain goods, for sale by Griggs & Bell, Worcester, N. Y. , Children, Shoes, Factories, 19th Century American Trade CardsWorld Exhibition , Glasm exhibition VO C, Stölzles Sons, Nagelberg, Schrems, Lower Austria No, Michael Frankenstein , Comp, Photo Studio, Viennese Photographer Association, Publishing HouseEureka Silk, every spool warranted. Eureka Silk, every spool warrantedJ. Son, Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware. , Girls, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsStaples 6 PC, circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.Tumblers, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Musical Instruments" series (N82), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Tumblers, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Boutique de bandagiste; Eugène Atget (French, 1857 - 1927); Paris, France; 1920 - 1927; Gelatin silver chloride printing-out paper print; 22.5 x 18.1 cm (8 7,8 x 7 1,8 in.)Hot water A plenty! , Water heaters, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States'The gift of many gifts'. Genuine 4711 Eau de Cologne, blue & gold label. Date: 1934Use the Agate ironware. Examine well our Agate ware, you will find in just a minute, as well as our hungry tom cat did, that there's really something in it. , Cats, Pots & pans, Tableware, Mice, 19th Century American Trade CardsEdison's kinetoscope.. Cigarette cards, Trade cards. George Arents CollectionChristmas Greetings - Vintage cardExquisite perfumes of the Parfumerie du Lion d'Or.. Exquisite perfumes of the Parfumerie du Lion d'Or.Typical oriental store, faience and brass articles. 1925'The famous Ipswich clams' , Clams, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesPicture series Materials, Corals, Fish and Polishing, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from c. 1900, in the public domain, exact date unknownUnited States of America, Stadler Photographing Company, Advertising photo with tableware and kitchen utensils of the firm C. Read & Co., Baltimore, Maryland, photograph, photo, photos, height 300 mm, width 240 mm, American, photographer, 1920 - 1930, paper, papier, textile materials, textile, photographyCPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Flaconette and one ounce bottle of Narcissus fragrance with satin-lined box, flaconette and bottle of Daphne perfume and box of face powder. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1926.Ladies! Use only Corticelli silk and twist. It is the best and received the chief prize at the centennial. Ask for it, and see that you get it.. Ladies! Use only Corticelli silk and twist. It is the best and received the chief prize at the centennial. Ask for it, and see that you get it.John D. Cutter & Co., pure silk threads & fabrics , Moths, Silk, Thread, Lakes & ponds, Mountains, Leaves, Mulberry trees, 19th Century American Trade CardsCadbury's Cocoa Matchsafe; probably England; printed enamel on tinDuke's Little Joker, from the Playing Cards series (N84) to promote Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes for W. Duke, Sons and Co. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Playing Cards" series (N84), issued in a set of 53 cards in 1888 to promote Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes produced by W. Duke Sons & Co. The versos across the set display a matching abstract floral pattern. The Joker advertises Duke brand cigarettes and the Ace of Spades displays an ad for Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes. Besides Turkish Cross-Cut, a version of the same set of playing cards was also released to promote the overall W. Duke Sons & Co. brand.. Duke's Little Joker, from the Playing Cards series (N84) to promote Turkish Cross-Cut Cigarettes for W. Duke, Sons and Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)J & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 50. J & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 50Wonderful soap. Saves rubbing the clothes. G. A. Shoudy & Son, Rockford, Ill.. Wonderful soap. Saves rubbing the clothes. G. A. Shoudy & Son, Rockford, Ill.Keystone, fine jewelry, clocks, watch cases, repairing. Keystone, fine jewelry, clocks, watch cases, repairingA golliwog sits on the floor. 1930Clark's 'Mile-End' spool cotton. , Boys, Birds, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade CardsAdvertisement for His Master's Voice - The Gramophone Company Limited.Wilson Sewing Machine Company. World renowned Wilson oscillating shuttle sewing machine. Sample embroidery, without an attachment.. Wilson Sewing Machine Company. World renowned Wilson oscillating shuttle sewing machine. Sample embroidery, without an attachment. Erasmic perfume: in bijou bottles at 3d each Date: 1894Black Draught from a ship's medicine chest from an Aberdeen trawler wrecked On Hoy, early 20th centuryCombs, all kinds and sizes, a large stock to select from at Wm. K. Potter's, 218 Westminster Street, Providence, R. I. , Foxes, Rabbits, Combs, Accessories Clothing & dress, 19th Century American Trade CardsLautz Bro's and Co.'s Soaps, Buffalo, N. Y. , Men, Wash tubs, Brooms & brushes, Soaps, 19th Century American Trade CardsUnion Hotel (VS).Coins from different countries with symbolic persons, Cent from Liberia, Historic, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's pictureKeystone, clocks, fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware, watch cases, repairing. Keystone, clocks, fine jewelry, solid silver and plated ware, watch cases, repairingAdvertisement from 1905 for Parkins and Gotto, of Oxford Street, London, showing the wide range of electrical novelties and toys available, including torches, a roulette wheel and a conjuring table. Date: December 2nd 1905Keystone, fine jewelry, clocks, watch cases, repairing , Men, Clocks & watches, Clock & watch making, Jewelers, 19th Century American Trade CardsPoppgoed-Diversen, Susanna Maria van Pabst Rutgers-Linse, c. 1836 - c. 1898 Poppgoed-Diversen, a total of 37 pieces. Doll clothes were made by Mrs. Linse-van Pabst Rutgers and Miss J. Stork. Netherlands Poppgoed-Diversen, a total of 37 pieces. Doll clothes were made by Mrs. Linse-van Pabst Rutgers and Miss J. Stork. NetherlandsSteven's screw propeller.. Cigarette cards, Trade cards. George Arents CollectionUnion Hotel in Nevada City, Californië, George D. Dornin (possibly), 1840 - 1863 photograph Nevada City silver (metal) hotel, hostelry, inn Nevada CityMatches ; Mackerel ; Scissors , Cities & towns, City & town life'Finest Half-Tones at Lowest Prices', 1901.Artist: Electric City Engraving CoRetro newspaper advertising banners design vector template. Illustration of newspaper poster advertisement, headline cinema and restaurant advertising. Retro newspaper advertising banners design vector templateSelection of Victorian oil lamps available from 'Spiers & Pond's', hardware department. Date: 1898Drum, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. American Trade cards from the "Musical Instruments" series (N82), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1888 to promote W. Duke Sons & Co. brand cigarettes.. Drum, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Geography. Deli Durbar.D 47. Porcelain Shop. .Advertisement for Green's Lawn Mowers and rollers. Date: 1902Red Kleinow, Boston Red Sox, baseball card portraitLe fauteuil 1860s Pierre-Louis Pierson French. Le fauteuil 261405Mappin's China Shop, Montreal, Canada. The card states that this shop sol 'all the famous makes' such as Wedgewood, Spode, Royal Doulton, Royal Worcester and Minton. Date: circa 1910sGordons.. Cigarette cards, Trade cards. George Arents CollectionAdvertisement for Bridal Bouquet Lotion which was said to have miraculous powers. Dated 19th centuryTokuye Filature, Silk Labels - JapanesePeacock Brand, Firecracker LabelsFilature Prepared by Shinoshosha, Japan, Silk Labels - JapaneseCoins from different countries with symbolic persons, Centimes from Haiti, Historic, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's pictureSelection of late 19th century 'Prince plated', tureens. Date: 1898Flat tint colors... to dramatize you -- Odorless Six Star Flat-Tint , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesLadies Perfumed Calendar 1895 , Boys, Lakes & ponds, Boats, Toys, Perfumes, Toothpaste, 19th Century American Trade CardsAvenue desGobelins. Artist: Eugène Atget, French, 1857-1927Mischief Late 19th Century Cigar Box LabelOne price only. J. Leach. Stationer, 86 Nassau Street, New York. (Three doors from Fulton.) , Adults, Food, Hand tools, Stationery trade, 19th Century American Trade CardsCHAIRS AND UMBRELLA ON BEACH AT SUNSETOne price only. J. Leach. Stationer, 86 Nassau Street, New York. (Three doors from Fulton.). One price only. J. Leach. Stationer, 86 Nassau Street, New York. (Three doors from Fulton.)Matty McIntyre, Detroit Tigers, baseball card portraitHagan's Gallery of Fine Arts, 258 Westminster St. , Flowers, 19th Century American Trade CardsSmoke Beckers Silver-Head, Cigar LabelsTown & Country ready mixed paints. "Well! This shower was predicted but I didn't expect such a variegated rainbow after it.". Town & Country ready mixed paints. "Well! This shower was predicted but I didn't expect such a variegated rainbow after it."Advertisement for the popular Pickwick, Owl, and Waverley metal pen nibs manufactured in Edinburgh, Scotland. Engraving, 1895. Hudson's Soap - make baby smile Date: circa 1900Columbia Yarns. Columbia YarnsCabrol, Raleigh Team, baseball card portraitPearson's Red Top Snuff, Cigar LabelsFrasier's Frazinnias , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesMaison DeMorest Souvenir, 1880. Bonne annee, joie! Plaisir. , Flowers, Horseshoes, Pattern sheets, 19th Century American Trade Cards'Gamages'. The children's mecca. Beautiful toys and novelties - everything the heart of a child desires is to be found at Gamages, one of the World's greatest stores. Date: 1929Dresden. Flea market on the penUsed Antique 1900 - 1920 century post cards, London, United Kingdom'A close shave' but in comfort with Durham Duplex Safety Razor , the razor which enables you to shave with the barber's diagonal stroke without fear of cutting yourself. The interchangeable double edged blades will last a campaign and always give an easy shave under the most trying conditions. 1914Advertisement: "Tiffany Studios Lamp Shades for Christmas", page 2 (detail). text. Advertising. 1908-12-18. General Research Division. Lamps'Star' safety razor, your chum at the front deserves the best that money can buy'. With finest sheffield steel hollow- ground blade that lasts a lifetime. Date: 1915Advert for Calor Gas canistersWestminster Base Burner. Westminster Base BurnerOne price only. J. Leach. Stationer, 86 Nassau Street, New York. (Three doors from Fulton.) , Men, Fishing, Fishing & hunting gear, Stationery trade, 19th Century American Trade CardsShea, Seattle Team, baseball card portraitFlorentine Carnation Toilet Soap, Victorian Soap & Talcum Powder PackagingBliżej Kultury Central Office of Publishers of the Supreme National CommitteeEngraved Name Plate. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 35.7 x 24.6 cm (14 1/16 x 9 11/16 in.). Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Grant Vanderpool.F.W. Plaisted, Dealer in Fancy and Groceries, Crockery and Glassware, Nostalgia Cards, 1878Slinen , circa 1920, Wellington, by Berry & Co.