Subject: Artists' materials

This double-sided trade card for Herrman Cohn, an Importer and Wholesale Dealer located at 19 Dupont Street, near Market, San Francisco, CA, advertises a variety of art and decorative items. The business specializes in Moldings, Frames, Engravings, Artists' Materials, Chromos, Photographs, Ornaments or Cut Out Pictures, Decalcomanies, Looking Glasses, and Cords. The front of the card features a circular illustration in red ink of a woman wearing a feathered hat, set within an ornate border, accompanied by the business name and address in decorative Victorian-style lettering. The verso provides a comprehensive list of products and services, also presented with ornate typography and decorative elements. **3.

A double-sided trade card for Herrman Cohn, an importer and wholesale dealer located at 19 Dupont Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a red illustration of a lighthouse on a rocky shore with radiating light, alongside the business name and address in bold, decorative typography. The verso details the products offered: moldings, frames, engravings, artists' materials, chromos, photographs, ornaments, cut out pictures, decalcomanies, looking glasses, and cords. The typography on both sides is bold and decorative. Note: The business name appears as "Herrman Cohn" on the front and "Herrman Cohen" on the verso. 3.

This trade card advertises Hirshberg, Hollander & Co., a Baltimore-based art supplies company located at 195 & 197 West Pratt Street. The front of the card features an image of a woman seated, painting a sculpture. Birds fly about, adding a touch of life to the scene. The illustration has a delicate, almost watercolor-like quality. [Hirshberg, Hollander & Co. was a prominent art supplier in Baltimore, catering to both professional artists and amateurs. The company carried a wide variety of art materials, including paints, brushes, canvases, and drawing supplies.]

This trade card advertises Hugo Rosenstein, an artist's materials supplier located at 424 Sixth Avenue between 25th and 26th streets in New York City. The front of the card features a white background, with the business name and address printed in black. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Isidore Hirshberg's store, located at 333 N. Gay Street. The front of the card depicts a simple still life of a vase filled with flowers. The back of the card provides a detailed advertisement with prices for various artist's supplies.

This trade card advertises Janentzky & Co., importers and dealers in artists' materials. The card features a dark, red and white border with decorative flourishes in the corners. The text states that the business is located at 1125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank. The card appears to be from the late 1800s, circa 1885.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials suppliers located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical scene at the beach with a man in a straw hat, a woman in a long dress, and a child in a sailor outfit. It appears they are participating in some type of seaside amusement. The illustration features bright, primary colors including red, yellow, and blue. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is one of a three-card set, advertising P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each card features a different Japanese print, featuring a variety of colorful scenes and figures. The card shown here portrays a group of figures gathered on a hillside overlooking a landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials dealers, located at 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a single red rose with a bud. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials dealers, located at 1026 Chestnut Street & 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a canoe on a lake. The illustration is in a classic, almost whimsical style, similar to a children's illustration. It is printed in shades of gray, with a dark border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, one of two in this record, advertises S. & G. Gump, picture frame makers located at 184 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features an elaborate floral design with red roses and blue flowers, framed by a gold border. The text on the card advertises frames, materials, and other services. The card's back is blank.

This trade card advertises Janentzky & Co., purveyors of mathematical instruments and drawing supplies. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases an elegant design, possibly incorporating illustrations of some of their products. The text clearly displays the business' name and address: 1125 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The back of the card (Image 2) mentions a "Centennial Exhibit," indicating the card likely dates to the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. The back may contain additional details related to their participation in the exposition.

Die-cut trade card for S. Rosenblatt & Co., located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The card features an artist's palette and includes a full advertisement on the reverse. Circa 1885.