Subject: Autumn

An autumn-themed trade card circa 1885 featuring a poem for Candee. The card depicts a courtly couple with a basket of fruit and a pumpkin. The colors are gold and red with a string of leaves. The reverse of the card shows Candee rubber boots and shoes. This item is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

This die-cut trade card serves as an advertisement for L. Aronson's Revolution Store, a clothier located in Cedar Rapids, IA, circa 1885. The card prominently displays the business's name and addresses. It is uniquely shaped, die-cut into an irregular, fan-like form, featuring a colorful autumnal design with leaves and clusters of berries. A purple ribbon is depicted on the left side, giving the impression of a decorative handle. The text "COMPLIMENTS OF L. ARONSON'S REVOLUTION STORE" is rendered in an ornate, Victorian-style font, characteristic of period advertising materials. 3.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Bros. The front of the card features a design of autumn oak leaves, suggesting a fall season promotion or theme. The text prominently displays the business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its street address: 13 East King Street. The color scheme and style of the illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

A trade card depicting a man leaning over a stream with a fishing pole. The card features an autumnal color scheme. The card is circa 1885 and was found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 71. The subject matter relates to mercantile themes.