Trade Card: Lansburgh & Brother, Dry Goods, Washington, D.C.


This is one of a three-part comical trade card series from Lansburgh & Brother, advertising their dry goods store located at 404 and 406 Seventh Street in Washington, D.C. This particular card depicts a frog with a duck egg in its mouth. The image is likely part of a humorous series, as suggested by the description "Comical Set 1 of 3." The back of the card is blank. The card's imagery and style suggest it was produced around the late 19th century.


Associated People/Businesses

  • Lansburgh & Bro.

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 10