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Vintage Trade Cards

Collection of colorful vintage trade cards featuring advertisements and depictions of products like shoeblacking, jewelry, and matchboxes, with nostalgic illustrations.

The Standard Jersey poultry netting for sale here. , Girls, Dolls, Fences, 19th Century American Trade Cards
The Standard Jersey poultry netting for sale here. , Girls, Dolls, Fences, 19th Century American Trade Cards
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Bixbys "best" shoeblacking, Bixby's Royal Polish. Bixbys "best" shoeblacking, Bixby's Royal PolishGinger Box Tin. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 50.8 x 38.1 cm (20 x 15 in.) Original IAD Object: 2 3/4" high; 9 1/2" long; 3 3/4" wide. Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: J. Howard Iams.Matchboxes, from Swedish industrial and trading museum.udavalla - Örebro. (The Favorite Yacht, The Three Girls)Keystone improved silver watch cases. Fine jewelry & clocks. The boy who drove the spike. 'You know that your pa never allows anyone but himself to use his keystone improved silver watch case for a hammer.' Solid silver & plated ware, repairing a specialty. , Women, Boys, Clocks & watches, Jewelry, 19th Century American Trade CardsAn 1890 Calendar and trade card depicting a young girl's profile. Trade cards. 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. GirlsThe light-running New Home sewing machine - We're gwine to get a New Home we is!. The light-running New Home sewing machine - We're gwine to get a New Home we is!'Florence' Lamp Stove - 'Charlie what should we do without this dear little Florence stove.' , Adults, Infants, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade CardsMissouri, 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.. Missouri, from Flags of the States and Territories (N11) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407525CPC brand cosmetics from 1927. Bottle of Liquid Shampoo, Brillantine, Bandoline hair dressings, Benzoin Lotion, Lavender Salts, and Eau de Quinine hair tonic. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1927.The Standard Jersey poultry netting for sale here. , Girls, Dolls, Fences, 19th Century American Trade CardsCandy box - Ornamental Confectionery, Weddings, Cakes, Fine Bonbons, Maple Sugar, Cream & Chocolates Thos. Davidson Mfg. Co. Ltd Thos. Davidson Mfg. Co. LtdCPC brand cleaning products, 1927. Cans of Spots-Out, Kwick Metal Polish, Furniture Polish, Silver Cream Polish and Mothicide. Chromolithograph by an unknown artist from the California Perfume Company (later Avon) product catalog, New York, Kansas, Montreal, 1927.The "Singer" Dorcas Society. Singer family sewing machines are so simple and light running that even the youngest children can easily learn how to sew on them.. The "Singer" Dorcas Society. Singer family sewing machines are so simple and light running that even the youngest children can easily learn how to sew on them.Common Time March, from the Parasol Drills series (N18) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Parasol Drill" series (N18), issued in 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Common Time March, from the Parasol Drills series (N18) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 408613Ask for John James & Sons celebrated needles. , Girls, Pins & needles, Bows Archery, 19th Century American Trade CardsBoss pat. case, solid silver & plated ware, fine jewelry, clocks, repairing. Boss - ye pugilist. Boss pat. case, solid silver & plated ware, fine jewelry, clocks, repairing. Boss - ye pugilistFor children buy U. S. A. grain goods, for sale by Griggs & Bell, Worcester, N. Y.. For children buy U. S. A. grain goods, for sale by Griggs & Bell, Worcester, N. Y.Use Lautz Bros & Co's cut full lb. Acme Soap , Men, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsLet the inspiration of '4711' guide your choice this gift time . . . . let the inimitable fragrance of this really genuine Eau de Cologne pay sincere tribute to beauty. Date: 1931Smoke Lone Fisherman Cigarettes. Marburg Bros. The best in the world. , Men, Fishing & hunting gear, Cigarettes, 19th Century American Trade CardsEstablished 1801. Bent & Co., manufacturers of the celebrated hand-made water crackers and fancy biscuits , Children, Dolls, Flowers, Crackers, 19th Century American Trade CardsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.electricity.Bicycle, 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.. Bicycle, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 4) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyHobby-horse.. Cigarette cards, Trade cards. George Arents CollectionThe Standard Rotary Shuttle - Noiseless. Rapid. Simple. Durable. 'Two in one' lock stitch, chain stitch. , Infants, Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade CardsChadwick's imported spool cotton , Boys, Ships, Thread, Cotton, Lighthouses, 19th Century American Trade CardsSouthern States Nurseries, Route 2, Box 378A - Tyler, Texas , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesEarly reflecting telescope.. Cigarette cards, Trade cards. George Arents CollectionThe neat stand on the U.H.A.V.é. van den Knowen Jeweler on the Steenweg, Mr. Schaap, chairman of the shopkeepers' association 'De City'.London, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1887 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "City Flags" series (N6), issued in 1887 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes.. London, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. 1887. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia)Basket baskets merchant baskets. / No. 24. (title registered) | Cree of Paris. (Ts)Coins from different countries with symbolic people, Pence from Ireland, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Returning with flower for Taylor's Premium Cologne.. Returning with flower for Taylor's Premium Cologne.Boss pat. case, repairing jewelry, solid silver and plated ware.. Boss pat. case, repairing jewelry, solid silver and plated ware.Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.The Olden Knight, The Warrior, Champion.Valentine - To My ValentineAdvert for various toys available at the famous Hamley's toy store on Regent Street London in 1926 including The Crown Tavern, a remarkably realistic model of an old country inn, Looney the loose pup, cuddley dolls, a miniature electric cooking stove and an electric questioner. 1926Greatly improved for 1881. The Adams & Westlake wire gauze, non-explosive oil stove. A marvel of comfort & convenience , Monkeys, Stoves, Animals in human situations, 19th Century American Trade CardsVivatlint 1747, anonymous, in or after 1747 ribbon (material) Orange ribbon, interwoven with silver ornaments and: Vivat onsen Stadholder AO 1747, W.C.H.F P.V.O. (Willem Carel Hendrik Friso, Stadholder William IV). Netherlands ribbon (material)Tabby Cigars. Case printing representing women occupying si children and the inscription: T.O.N.D.; Society for the Care of the Dzień (T.O.N.D); around 1914 1920 (1914-00-00-1920-00-00);Micro-Rold Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesHal Chase, New York Highlanders, baseball card portraitAn advertisement for Fox's umbrellas. Before the introduction of metal, whalebone was used for the ribs. Dated 19th centuryAll American Patriotic Valentine, Valentine's Day1890s ORNATE VICTORIAN PHOTO ALBUM RED LEATHER COVER WITH EMBOSSED GOLD DESIGN INSET PAINTING OF GIRL AND SHIP Radio World: The 8-Tube Victoreen, Electronics - Radio & WirelessUnion Web Hammock. Union Web HammockVitt, San Francisco Team, baseball card portraitIssued one penny 'Penny Universal' stamp in carmine Visual and Verbal Communication, postage stampsMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (The Three Girls).An advertisement for Windsor Collars and Cuffs. Dated 19th centuryTitanic plaque in Pearse Square, Cobh, County Cork, Munster, Ireland.Soapine can always be relied on. , Oceans, Ships, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsFroger, Gosselin & Fils bands, pack of ten cotton bands for aseptic and antiseptic dressings (attributed title), 1931. Cotton, paper, glue, ink. General Leclerc Museum of the Liberation of Paris - Jean Moulin Museum.Jas. S. Kirk & Co. Soap Makers, Chicago. "Queen of the laundry". Jas. S. Kirk & Co. Soap Makers, Chicago. "Queen of the laundry"Albumin paper photograph by Josef Carl Steuer from May-June 1866 depicting a stand of Clayton Schuttleworth & Co., showing displayed objects and exhibition layout.Folk and national music instruments retro vector banners. Oriental string instruments, music of ancient greece and russian balalaika performance, harp concert vintage poster. Tanbur and lyre. Folk and national music instruments retro bannersIssued three penny 'Landing of Cook' Christchurch Exhibition stamp postage stampsLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Bryant & May).Rear Admiral, Chili, 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.'The big rug store,' 789 State Street, Schenectady, N. Y. , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesRussian Lamp Oil Box. Queensland, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7 x 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Allen & Ginter (American, Richmond, Virginia). Date: 1890.Trade cards from the set, "Flags of All Nations," Series 2 (N10), issued in 1890 in a series of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter Brand Cigarettes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Jap-O-Nita Talcum Powder, Victorian Talcum Powder Tin DesignsTrade card for William Taylor, engraver, embosser and printer 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century This object is housed in an album of British trade cards from the collections of Bella C. Landauer, Ambrose Heal, and others. The term trade card” is of nineteenth-century origin and refers to a card that advertises the services of an individual or business. Eighteenth-century trade cards were often printed on thin sheets of paper and referred to as tradesmen’s cards,” tradesmen’s bills,” or shopkeeper’s bills.” During the Victorian era, trade cards were often reinforced on pasteboard and closely resemble business cards today.. Trade card for William Taylor, engraver, embosser and printer. Anonymous, British, 19th century. 19th century. Commerical lithograph in colored ink with embossmentAdvert for hoover electric vacuum cleaners including upright and portable versions c1955Issued three penny 'Sacred Huia Birds' stamp in brown Visual and Verbal Communication, postage stampsThe Waltham Bank fifty dollar private bank note proof - vignettes of women symbolizing knowledge and medicine in front of a factory; a Native American man; and a man filing metal. 1862Wild west western cowboy and indians vector retro posters. Wild West native american history. Buffalo skull, tomahawk and tribal chief axe, Texas sheriff , tepee and rifle, wigwam, bow, arrow, wagon. Wild West western retro postersTile Wall Facing (Holland); tin-glazed earthenware, underglazeEurope, England, West Yorkshire, Highland Whisky Sign FORGET-ME-NOT a decorative arrangement Date: circa 1880Advertisement displaying three types of lucky charm or good luck mascots available from J. C. Vickery of Regent Street, London, jewellers to Their Majesties. One the left is a lucky white heather pendant, also available as a charm. In the centre is a lucky number charm, in this case, the number nine and on the right is "Fumsup", made from wood but also available in silver or gold with real gem eyes. 1916Fairbanks' Standard Scales. Buy only the genuine. , Men, Horses, Grains, Cows, Scales, 19th Century American Trade CardsPostmark or postcard with attractions and amusement park, recreation and roller coaster. Postal mark or card, mailing letter and correspondence. Monochrome sketch outline. Vector in flat style. Attractions and amusement park recreation cardFrench birthday card with floral elements 1900ROMANIA - CIRCA 1964: a stamp printed in the Romania shows Wild Blueberries, Vaccinium Myrtillus, European Blueberry, Natural Fruit, circa 1964Calendario modernista de la fábrica Chocolates Amatller. Año 1905.Psychic readinds vintage rusty metal sign on a white background, vector illustrationFlorida sand dollar , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesClark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton , Children, Thread, Cotton, Eagles, Lions, Fish, 19th Century American Trade CardsDennison , Clocks & watches, Waltham Watch Company. Waltham Room CollectionAmerican Table Mfg. Co. , Tables, Chairs, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesIssued nine penny 'Pink Terrace, Rotomahana' stamp postage stampsPosti, Matchbox CoversPostcard of Rubber Toys by Schavoir Rubber Company. ca. 1938, Rubber Toys by Schavoir The Schavoir Rubber Company Springdale, Conn., U.S.A. Issued four penny 'Mitre Peak' stamp postage stampsEngland,Antique Enamelled Advertising SignWalk-Rite Juvenile Shoes. 1569 Pitkin Avenue , Commercial facilities, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesHocken's Lily Cream, Medical - DermatolgyThe H.W. Collender Company's World Renown Billiard & Pool Tables, AdvertisingWoolen Mills Display at Golden Gate International Exposition. ca. 1939, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, THE HOUSE OF PURE VIRGIN WOOL BLANKETS. Located in Homes and Gardens Bldg. This house of blankets is built full size, not a miniature. 'Original Utah Woolen Mills Display at Golden Gate International Exposition 1939' We appreciate and acknowledge with thanks YOUR ORDER, Delivery DateAmountDepositBalanceThis order will be completed for shipment, and all details will receive our most careful atteNectar Cigars, Cigar LabelsBrackets / Glossy Quadrille / Leo Dufils Cover1967 Egyptian postage stamps with artifacts from ancient Egyptian tombsA question stamp depicting a coat of arms cartouche with the eye and text: for poor children; around 1914 1920 (1914-00-00-1920-00-00);MERWIN, HULBERT & CO., 83 Chambers St., New York, system automatic revolvers, 19th century engravingAdvertisement for 'Chemico' bathroom and kitchen tile and ceramics cleaner, for domestic use. 1948Close-up of a sign of a cafe, Sherlock Holmes Pub, London, England