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Vintage Trade Cards

A collection of 19th-century American trade cards featuring charming illustrations, advertisements for products, and nostalgic themes.

Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Apollo match factory).
Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (Apollo match factory).
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To avoid having our watch torn from the chain, be sure to get a case which has a not-pull-out bow. (Ring) , Men, Clocks & watches, 19th Century American Trade Cards 'VARIABLE' (Changeable) Date: 1926Star braid and Fleisher's worsted yarns. , Butterflies, Girls, Ribbons, 19th Century American Trade CardsLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum. (The Diamonds).Switzerland, 1 Franc, 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.. Switzerland, 1 Franc, 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.)Cottage Range. Cottage RangeMatchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro. (Vulcan, bat).LABORES DE TABACO, NORMALES DE ANTEGUERRA Y ESPECIALES PRODUCIDOS PARA LOS COMBATIENTES. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN.Spanish, 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.. Spanish, from Types of Nationalities (N240) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1890. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco CompanyBeer duty stamp, five gallons tax stampsElegant Vintage Labels on Blackboard A beautiful collection of ornate, vintage-style labels and decorative elements arranged on a blackboard background. Perfect for invitations, stationery, or any project needing a classic, timeless aesthetic. Saved as EPS10 with RGB color space. Copyright: xAurielakixTwo Tinsmiths. Artist: Unknown (American). Dimensions: Image: 8.8 x 5.8 cm (3 7/16 x 2 5/16 in.). Date: 1860s-70s. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.New Zealand, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) 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: 1887.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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Christmas antique postcard, retro postage stamp on vintage mail. Winter holiday correspondence vintage postcard template, Christmas greeting vector letter or New Year celebration invitation card frame. Christmas retro postcard, antique postage stampWelcome Soap - Curtis, David & Co, Boston, Mass.. Welcome Soap - Curtis, David & Co, Boston, Mass.Strawberries, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1891 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Fruits" series (N12), issued in 1891 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Strawberries, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407908Fine jewelry and silver-ware. Here is a present for you, my son, with the jewelers guarantee : That the works will last for all your time, and the case an eternity.. Fine jewelry and silver-ware. Here is a present for you, my son, with the jewelers guarantee : That the works will last for all your time, and the case an eternity.Stamps from Iraq, King Faisal II, c. 1935A selection of kitchen equipment including kettles, flour sifters, towel airers, vegetable racks and meat safes. Date: circa 1900J & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 50. J & P. Coats Best Six Cord, 200 yds, 50To My Valentine - Vintage card with arrow through two hearts, key and ringFashion decorative jewellery. Date: 1938Vice-Admiral, France, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands ca. 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Naval Flags" series (N17), issued ca. 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Vice-Admiral, France, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 408508A question stamp of an angio with two Children and text: R.G.O. Save children! 1916; 1916 (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);Linen handkerchief with a border bobbin with fine point sculpts, anonymous, c. 1575 - c. 1624 Handkerchief or nose cloth of natural linen, trimmed all around with natural -colored bobbin: Old Flemish side. The repeating pattern consists of a square with a wheel in it, such as with Reticella patterns. Each square is finished with a fine point sculpt with picots. Along the edges of the handkerchief runs a narrow edge of work with pulled threads. The handkerchief is marked in red: C. Southern Netherlands (possibly)Netherlands whole: Linen (Material) bobbin lace / old Flemish lace Handkerchief or nose cloth of natural linen, trimmed all around with natural -colored bobbin: Old Flemish side. The repeating pattern consists of a square with a wheel in it, such as with Reticella patterns. Each square is finished with a fine point sculpt with picots. Along the edges of the handkerchief runs a narrow edge of work with pulled threads. The handkerchief is marked in red: C. Southern Netherlands (poWake up tissue paper and cigarillos. Kostecki, Klemens10 Heller from Alkoven, redeemable 31 Dec. 1920,Notgeld. Mint: AlkovenCrystallie de baccarat ..The New Hub Range. The New Hub RangeIssued six penny 'Queen Victoria First Side-face' definitive stamp in blue Visual and Verbal Communication, postage stampsTrade cards depicting thread, children and flowers personified.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Children, Flowers, ThreadA question stamp depicting a red cross on a white background and an inscription in the rim: Kreuz - Pfennig - Samlung - 1914; International Movement of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (1863-); 1914 (1914-00-00-1939-00-00);Finland, 50 Pennia, 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.. Finland, 50 Pennia, 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.)Character as indicated by the hand. The square hand, the square hand, the pointed hand, the spatulate hand. Barbour's Irish flax thread. Character as indicated by the hand. The square hand, the square hand, the pointed hand, the spatulate hand. Barbour's Irish flax threadPlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.50 Heller from Krieglach,Notgeld. Mint: KrieglachVice-Admiral, France, 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.Governor Gray, Indiana, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-2), issued by Duke Sons & Co. ca. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "State Governors, Arms, Etc." sseries (N133-2), issued in an unnumbered set of 48 cards ca. 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. There are two types of cards from the series. The first type is made of thick stock and does not fold. This variation promotes Honest Long Cut tobacco. The second type, pictured here, 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.. Governor Gray, Indiana, from "Governors, Arms, Etc." series (N133-2), issued by Duke Sons & Co.. ca. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Ivory food card with purple prints, for various products (12 coupons)Vice Admiral, Denmark, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands ca. 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Naval Flags" series (N17), issued ca. 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Vice Admiral, Denmark, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 408505Matchbox labels, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Udevalla - Örebro."Florence" Lamp Stove - "Charlie what should we do without this dear little Florence stove.". "Florence" Lamp Stove - "Charlie what should we do without this dear little Florence stove."Planets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.An advertisement for Fine Art Toilet Soap depicting a box of soap and a lily.. Trade cards. 1876 - 1890. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Print Collection. Soap, LiliesSwedish Ornamental Pottery.. Centennial Photographic Co. (American, founded about 1876, dissolved 1890)A Whistling Buoy, from the Lighthouses series (N119) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Lighthouses" series (N119), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 die-cut cards in 1889 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. A Whistling Buoy, from the Lighthouses series (N119) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)India, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1890 Issued by Allen & Ginter American 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.. India, from Flags of All Nations, Series 2 (N10) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407379Albert Ryder, Shop Sign, 1935 1942 Shop SignRegion flamande, Blankenberge, BelgiquePresident Hertenstein of Switzerland, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. 1888 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms" series (N126-2), issued in 1888 by W. Duke, Sons & Co. There are two types of cards from the series. The first type is made of thick stock and does not fold. This variation promotes Honest Long Cut tobacco. The second type, pictured here, 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.. President Hertenstein of Switzerland, from the Rulers, Flags, and Coats of Arms series (N126-2) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co.. 1888. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)Vintage plates of Germany architecture, bavarian sausages. German touristic attractions, travel landmarks vector tin signs. Germany tours plate with castle, half-timbered house and bavarian food. Germany travel scratched metal platesCoins from different countries with symbolic people, Lepta from Greece, Historical, digital reproduction of a collector's card from the 19th century .Stamp of Gösta Bodman's Philatelist Assignment, commenced 1950.The stamp from Brazil, 1950. Motion of grape clash and factory. "75 year memory of Italian's immigration to Rio Grande do Sul 1875-1950".Asters, from seeds put up by D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.. Asters, from seeds put up by D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich.Mexico, from the National Flag on Domino series (T177) issued by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 5/8 × 1 1/2 in. (6.7 × 3.8 cm). Publisher: Issued by Kinney Brothers (American). Date: ca. 1901.Trade cards from the "National Flags on Domino" series (T177), issued ca. 1901 by Kinney Brothers to promote Sweet Caporal Cigarettes. Each card was hand-cut cut from the sides of original Sweet Caporal cartons. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.The modern cleaner Bon Ami 'will not scratch' , Adults, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade CardsHead and shoulders of a young man with protruding ears. Photograph by Davis and Sons.Carnavalet Museum, Medals CollectionFor over 2 centuries, since 1731, Twin Brand has stood for the finest cutlery produced in the world. , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesStamps and post stamps from the USA Various stamps and post stamps from the USA, partly old copyright: xzoonar.com/christianxmueringerx 3090788Perfectly wound. Good for all time. Brook's Machine Cotton, 50. Perfectly wound. Good for all time. Brook's Machine Cotton, 5020 Heller from Wechling,Notgeld. Mint: WechlingCoins from different countries with symbolic persons, florin from Bavaria, Historical, digital reproduction of a 19th century collector's picturePlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Picture series once and now, hunting of yesteryear, hunting of now, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from ca 1900Tile Wall Facing (Netherlands); tin-glazed earthenware, underglazeBlackberry, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 1891 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Fruits" series (N12), issued in 1891 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Blackberry, from the Fruits series (N12) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 407789A bottle containing Harris' Powder Dentifrice, Astringent Antacid. Date: C.1900Van Derveer & Holmes Biscuit Co. Buy Zephyr wafers , Children, Cats, Baked products, 19th Century American Trade CardsThe thread that binds the union , Fairies, Thread, Cotton, Adults, 19th Century American Trade CardsOld beer mat of the Loewenbraeu brewery, Germany, EuropeKing George V and Queen Mary, postage stamp, Canada, 1935Incongruity II 2001Jerry Grossman (20th C./American)Watercolor Rose on Vegtable Label. Flag of the United Kingdoms. Eagle Pencil Co's colored slate crayons. Eagle colored slate crayons. Easily erased, bright & attractive. 955 blue, 956 red, 957 green, 958 yellow and other colors. , Pencils, Chalk drawings, 19th Century American Trade CardsVintage passport travel vector stamps with international symbols and famous trademark. Travel arrival stamp for passport, international national border illustration. Vintage passport travel vector stamps with international symbols and famous trademarkRetro party, cinema, invitation vector tickets set. Retro party, cinema, invitation vector tickets set. Invitation ticket, retro ticket cinema, event ticket paper template illustrationBrazil, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) 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: 1887.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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.Commodore's Pennant, Norway, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands ca. 1888 Allen & Ginter American Trade cards from the "Naval Flags" series (N17), issued ca. 1888 in a set of 50 cards to promote Allen & Ginter brand cigarettes.. Commodore's Pennant, Norway, from the Naval Flags series (N17) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands 408560Singer Sewing Machine Co. #1, Tsarist AdvertisingAustro-Hungary, 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.The light-running New Home sewing machine. The simplest most popular and best swift durable reliable strong sure. , Girls, Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade CardsROMANIA - CIRCA 1964: a stamp printed in the Romania shows Wild Rose Hips, Dog Rose, Rosa Canina, Natural Fruit, circa 1964 The Electric Sponge Date: 1888Postcard or postmark with ferris wheel and roller coaster. Attractions and amusement park. Postal mark or card, mailing letter and correspondence. Monochrome sketch outline. Vector in flat style. Attraction and recreation postcard or postmarkPlanets-manager. Cornalet Collection Sites 2013-2016. Numismatic.Tile, Earthenware, glazed and high fire decorated, Two jars in manganese, with blue covers, Each inscribed 'Bear', in black letters., Alcora, Spain, late 18th-early 19th century, tiles, Decorative Arts, TileGloves, ribbons, ties, jewelry, fans, fancy goods, &c., expressly for Easter. Frear's Troy Cash Bazaar. , Children, Fishing & hunting gear, Dry goods stores, 19th Century American Trade CardsA housewife uses her Johnson's Wax Electric Floor Polisher Date: 1930sLabels for matchboxes, from the Swedish industrial and trading museum.Valuta (The Rupee).Perfect Christmas Gift! , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesIndian silversmiths making jewelry, setting turquoise, stamping decorations, hammering to shape , Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United StatesAnonymous, marked clip: Free French Africa (Emile Welter. QG 97 train DCR 397th Cie) for the colonial medal (attributed title), 1940. Welded metal. General Leclerc Museum of the Liberation of Paris - Jean Moulin Museum.Belgium, from Flags of All Nations, Series 1 (N9) 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: 1887.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. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.A merry Christmas! A happy New Year! Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton. A merry Christmas! A happy New Year! Clark's O.N.T. Spool CottonGriffin, Lynchburg Team, baseball card portraitI shall exchange this noisy, hard-running old machine for a 'New Home,' which all my friends recommend. How quietly it runs! I really is a pleasure to sew since I bought the light running 'New Home.' , Women, Children, Dogs, Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade CardsRUSSIA - CIRCA 1988: stamp printed by Russia, shows ship and penguin, circa 1988.