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Advertisement: "A Faithful Guardian," Boy and Dog on a RaftAdvertisement: "A Faithful Guardian," Boy and Dog on a Raft

An advertisement featuring an illustration of a boy and his dog on a raft. The back of the advertisement is also depicted. The advertisement was likely published around 1920. The full advertisement is shown. The image depicts a scene of a boy and a dog on a raft. This item's geographic context is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as inferred from the coordinates provided in the metadata.

Cartes-de-visite - I. G. Levy (Eureka Photograph Gallery), San Francisco, circa 1870sCartes-de-visite - I. G. Levy (Eureka Photograph Gallery), San Francisco, circa 1870s

This carte-de-visite features a studio portrait of two young boys, possibly twins, holding hands. They are dressed in dark, possibly military-style, outfits with decorative buttons and belts, and wear boots. The photograph was taken by I. G. Levy at the Eureka Photograph Gallery in San Francisco, California, circa 1870s. The reverse side of the carte-de-visite features the photographer's imprint with ornate Victorian-style lettering for "Eureka Photograph Gallery" and "I. G. Levy", along with the

Trade Card - J.W. Rosenthal & Co. and Tabor Bros., Atchison, KansasTrade Card - J.W. Rosenthal & Co. and Tabor Bros., Atchison, Kansas

This trade card advertises "Youths, Boys & Children's Clothing" by J.W. Rosenthal & Co., noting it as "'OUR BEST MAKE'" and stating "EVERY GARMENT WARRANTED." The card also features a stamped advertisement for Tabor Bros., Clothiers, located at 308 Commercial St., Atchison, Kansas, indicating they are a retailer of the clothing. The front of the card depicts two young boys, one dressed in a patterned coat, and another nude boy. The text on both sides features ornate Victorian-style lettering. The card also notes "CHAS. SHIELDS, PRINT. 20 & 22 GOLD ST., N.Y." as the printer.

Trade Card - The St. Louis Clothing Company, St. Louis, MO, undatedTrade Card - The St. Louis Clothing Company, St. Louis, MO, undated

This trade card advertises The St. Louis Clothing Company, located at 213 and 215 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO, as "General Outfitters and Retailers of Fine Clothing And Gents' Furnishing Goods." The card features an illustration of a ragged boy wearing a hat and playing a flute, rendered in a colorful, possibly chromolithographic style. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

Trade Card: 215 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, New YorkTrade Card: 215 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, New York

Trade card depicting two boys, one in blue and one in brown, standing among flowers. The card indicates a business located at 215 Columbia Street between Union and Sackett Streets, and Summit and Willoughby Streets, in Brooklyn, New York. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: 269 Main Street, Cosy Place in the CityTrade Card: 269 Main Street, Cosy Place in the City

An easel-shaped trade card advertising a business located at 269 Main Street. The card depicts a boy at a fence and promotes the business as 'the cosiest place in the city,' open from 12 to 5. The card is circa 1885. The location is likely in the United States based on the style and address.

Trade Card: 515 Main Street, [Location Unknown]Trade Card: 515 Main Street, [Location Unknown]

Trade card depicting a comical boy wearing a stovepipe hat. The front of the card shows the address "515 Main Street" and the image. The back of the card is blank. The card dates from around January 1, 1880. The card's location is unknown, but the geographic coordinates suggest it may be near Buffalo, New York.

Trade Card: Blumenthal's Housekeeper's Emporium, New York CityTrade Card: Blumenthal's Housekeeper's Emporium, New York City

This trade card advertises Blumenthal's Housekeeper's Emporium. The front of the card features a color illustration of a boy dressed in a Scottish outfit. The illustration is done in a style typical of late 19th-century commercial printing. Below the image, the address is printed: 631 Eighth St., between 40th & 41st. The back of the card features the text "Housekeeper's Emporium."

Trade Card: Boy in a Window, 123 North Eighth Street, PhiladelphiaTrade Card: Boy in a Window, 123 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia

Trade card depicting a boy in a window. The card indicates a move from 123 North Eighth Street to 31 North Eighth Street on August 31, 1884. The card was on display at a Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati (AJA) in 2005. Circa 1885. Found in Archives and Manuscript Collection, Box 5, Folder 11.

Trade Card: Green Sepia, Joker and Two Boys (circa 1885)Trade Card: Green Sepia, Joker and Two Boys (circa 1885)

One of two trade cards depicting a green sepia-toned image of a joker and two boys. The card is part of the Joseph Figel Collection and dates from circa 1885. The card's geographic context is the San Francisco Bay Area. The card is housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade Card: Ickler & Kaufmann, Successors to S. Hirschberg, The Great American Watch DepotTrade Card: Ickler & Kaufmann, Successors to S. Hirschberg, The Great American Watch Depot

This trade card advertises Ickler & Kaufmann, successors to S. Hirschberg, at The Great American Watch Depot. The front of the card depicts a young boy playing a concertina. He is depicted from the knees up and his expression is joyful. The illustration is done in a style typical of late 19th-century advertising, with vibrant colors. The image style is consistent with the overall design aesthetic for trade cards from the period. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business, indicating the address as 230 North 8th. The back also names Ickler & Kaufmann and that they are successors to S. Hirschberg.

Trade Card: J. Kaufmann & Bros., Clothing House, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaTrade Card: J. Kaufmann & Bros., Clothing House, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises J. Kaufmann & Bros., a clothing house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts two boys swimming in a body of water. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, the text "CLOTHING HOUSE...OUR MOTTO FAIR DEALING" is prominently displayed. The card also includes the business address: 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield St., Corner of Diamond. The back of the card is a full advertisement. The back is a full advertisement (see second image).

Trade Card: Mandelbaum, Clothing, Albany, New YorkTrade Card: Mandelbaum, Clothing, Albany, New York

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum, a clothing store located at 73 Washington Ave., Albany, NY. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy sitting under a tree reading a book.  The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of childhood and innocence, possibly suggesting the store caters to children's clothing. The illustration is simple, possibly hand-drawn or engraved, and uses a limited palette of colors. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Menker, E. Son & Co., 450 Main StreetTrade Card: Menker, E. Son & Co., 450 Main Street

Trade card depicting a boy playing sports, with a duck flying, likely advertising Menker, E. Son & Co. located at 450 Main Street. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 25. The image shows a depiction of a boy playing sports with a duck flying in the image.

Trade Card: Milton Avenue, circa 1885Trade Card: Milton Avenue, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a boy and a dog lying on grass. Two salesmen, H. Frank among them, are listed. The card is associated with a business on Milton Avenue, circa 1885. This item is from Volume 25, Page 3 of archival collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade Card: Star Clothing House, L. Schloss & Co., Akron, OhioTrade Card: Star Clothing House, L. Schloss & Co., Akron, Ohio

This trade card advertises the Star Clothing House, owned by L. Schloss & Co., located in Akron, Ohio. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy with untied shoes, captioned "The Foot of the Class." The back of the card is a full advertisement for the Star Clothing House, providing the address: 122 S. Howard Street, and emphasizing their "one price strictly" policy. The style of the illustration and overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin.

Trade Cards: Philadelphia One Price Clothing House, Lambertville, NJTrade Cards: Philadelphia One Price Clothing House, Lambertville, NJ

This record contains two trade cards for the Philadelphia One Price Clothing House, owned by S. Goldman, located at the corner of Union and Church Streets in Lambertville, New Jersey. The front of the first card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/928bbf3c-d648-4730-b889-353a990f8586%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) shows [information needed]. The front of the second card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/c18d804e-ac56-4745-9f1d-4c0fd9dc8787%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) depicts a boy holding out a bouquet of flowers. The back of both cards is NOT ENOUGH INFO.