Subject: Boys

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.

Trade card depicting a boy in overalls. The card features the name "Samelson, S." and the address "278 Main Street," Dutchess County, New York. The card is dated circa 1885. The card relates to the mercantile trade.

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.

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 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.

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 depicting a boy ice skating. The card mentions addresses 43 and 45 Fulton Street. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of the Collection E, found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 6.

Trade card depicting a boy in a Spanish costume. The card indicates that the business is located at 211 Montgomery Street, Russ House. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the Joseph Figel Collection.

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 depicting a boy next to a giant egg and two doves. The address 903 & 905 Broadway, two doors above 8th Street, New York City is prominently displayed. This card is circa 1885. A duplicate exists as item 16.7. This record refers to Arc.MS.56, Volume 6, Page 11.

Trade card depicting a boy with a butterfly net. The reverse side features an advertisement for a business located at No. 17 South Greene Street. The card dates to circa 1885. The geographic location is implied to be New Jersey, given the coordinates provided. The trade card is part of the collection E.

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.

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.

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 depicting a fashionably dressed boy. The card indicates a business located at 68 North Second Street, below Arch Street, on the west side in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is circa 1885. The image is a depiction of a fashionably dressed boy.

Trade card depicting two well-dressed boys in top hats and older men's coats. The address 83, 85, 87 Smithfield Street is prominently displayed. The card is part of a set of three, and this is two of the three cards. The card is circa 1885 and shows a full advertisement. The card's geographic location is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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 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 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 depicting a boy in a helmet. The address 523 William Street is printed on the card. The card is part of the Oppenheim Bros. collection and dates from circa 1885. This item is housed in the Archives, Manuscript Collection 56, Volume 25, Page 29.

Trade card depicting a boy holding an ore. The card advertises Ripka & Company and includes the address 1336 Atlantic Ave. on the Atlantic City boardwalk. The card is circa 1885. The image shows a full advertisement.

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.

A trade card depicting two boys pushing an egg shell raft into the sea. The address 123 East Houston Street is visible on the card. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series materials, Binder 1, Page 23.

Set of three trade cards depicting a boy at the seashore in different scenes. The reverse side features a full advertisement with prices. The cards were published circa 1885 and feature the address 297 Broadway.