Subject: Birds in art

This trade card advertises Aishberg's Shoe Store, located at 879 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of birds perched on a tree branch. Below the image, the text proclaims "First Class Boots and Shoes at Low Prices." The style of the illustration and typography suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for the American Watch Depot, owned by George S. Katz, features a charming illustration. The front of the card depicts a blue bird perched on a branch amidst a winter scene. The text "AMERICAN WATCH DEPOT" is prominently displayed, along with the business address: 1929 Germantown Ave. The style of the illustration and typography suggests a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the circa 1885 date. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Wineburgh & Son, purveyors of watch cases. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of birds in flight above an ornate gold watch case.  The prominent placement of the watch case suggests it is the focal point of the advertisement. Below the image, an address is partially visible: 32 Genesee St.... The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement. This suggests that both sides were used to promote Jos. Wineburgh & Son. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card, part of a larger set, advertises Julius Saul's clothing store in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl observing two birds perched on a large egg. The style is reminiscent of late 19th-century children's book illustration. Below the image, the text directs customers to 'Go to Saul for the balance of this set of cards'. The card also includes the business's address: 'Entire Music Hall Block, Pearl, Beaver & Williams Sts.'. The back of the card is blank. The image suggests that the card may have been part of a promotional campaign involving a series of cards.

This trade card advertises Langfeld, Lazarus & Co., dry goods merchants located at 47 West Market Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) features a depiction of nesting carrier pigeons. The image style suggests it was created sometime in the late 19th century. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The address, 47 West Market Street, is clearly printed on the front of the card.

This calling card-style trade card for M. Lieberman, located on the north side of Main Street in Elkton, Maryland, features a small illustration of a bird in a birdhouse with the phrase "Trust Me" beneath it. The card also notes "Marble Hall." The main text on the card is likely the business name and address, though only parts are legible. The back of the card is blank.

This die-cut trade card for the Model Clothing Co. depicts a charming illustration of a boy and a girl feeding robins. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of childhood innocence and wholesome family values, associating these positive feelings with the clothing company. The card also provides the company's address: 43 & 45 E. Washington St., and 18, 20, & 22 S Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN. The back of the card is blank. Additional information found on the card indicates Lichtenstein, Rothchild & Sloman were the proprietors, with a factory located at 72 Mill St., Rochester, NY, and Henry Levi serving as the manager.

Trade card depicting 'Robin & A Green Bird' located at 515 Main Street. The card is part of Volume 25, Page 27 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The card dates from circa 1885 and relates to mercantile business. Geographic location is approximately 42.8876909996846, -78.8793740002499.

Trade card depicting a boy in fancy clothes with a bird on his hand, leaning on a rock amidst red flowers and leaves. The card indicates a business location at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets. The imagery suggests a possible connection to a mercantile or clothing business. Circa 1885. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 31, Page 12.

This trade card advertises S. Leichter, a clothier located at 150 Canal Street in New York City, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a bird, possibly a stylized design element rather than a detailed depiction of a specific species. The text on the card clearly states the business name, address, and location in relation to another building: "150 CANAL STREET...UNDER CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, purveyors of fine shoes. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a yellow bird with a long brownish tail perched on a branch, set against a background of a house with a snowy landscape. A pink rose and red and autumn-colored leaves add to the picturesque scene. Below the illustration, the text highlights the business's specialization in 'Fine Shoes'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing House owned by Daniel Epstein. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of birds comically trying on shoes. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for the Union Clothing House, located at 816 Penn Street, below the Farmers Market, in Reading, Pennsylvania. The back of the card also includes the address. [The provided text also includes a newspaper clipping about the death of Mrs. Julia Epstein, widow of Captain Daniel Epstein, a Civil War veteran. The Abe Golden Post, 170, Jewish War Veterans of the United States, honored Captain Daniel Epstein at Mt. Sinai Cemetery in 1938.]

This record contains two trade cards from Erie, Pennsylvania. The first card advertises C. Engelhart & Co., showcasing a bird illustration. The address, 716 State Street, is prominently displayed. The back of this card features a full advertisement; details are not visible in the provided image. The second card advertises Laird, Schober & Mitchell. The illustration and specific text on this card are not visible in the provided image. Both cards appear to advertise clothing.