Subject: Butterflies

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises John Kelly's Fine Shoes, which were exclusively sold at J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a decorative boot, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements, lush vines, and a butterfly, all set against a warm, patterned background. The text "John Kelly's Fine Shoes, Rochester, N.Y." is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso of the card provides details for J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, located at 565 Pearl Street in Cleveland, Ohio, presenting the information in bold, block-style lettering. **3.

This trade card advertises Samuel Meyers, a clothier located at 175 Main Street. The front of the card features a sepia-toned illustration of elves playing with a butterfly. The card is a vertical layout with the image at the top and text at the bottom. The back of the card is full of advertisements.

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a baby with a butterfly net. The card also includes the address 254 N. Second Street. The imagery is described as comical. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card commemorating the first anniversary of a bazar in New York City, circa 1885. The card features an image of a butterfly with unusual colors. The description suggests a focus on mercantile activity.

Trade card depicting a butterfly, advertising a business located at 64 Montgomery Street. The card dates from circa 1885. This item is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410, located in Out-of-Storage (OOS), Box 2, Folder 71. The geographic location is New York, New York.

This trade card advertises Ed. Goldberg, a clothier in Canton, Ohio. The front of the card features a design incorporating flowers and butterflies, likely done in a style common in the late 19th century. The card's visual style is consistent with the decorative aesthetic of trade cards from that era. The business name and address, S.E. Corner of Market & Tuscarawas Streets, Canton, Ohio, are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Model Clothing Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of fairies catching a butterfly, set against a pastel background. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement that provides the company's address: 43 & 45 E. Washington St., and 18, 20, & 22 S Pennsylvania St., Indianapolis, IN. Additional information on the back identifies Lichtenstein, Rothchild & Sloman as proprietors, with a factory located at 72 Mill St., Rochester, NY, and Henry Levi as manager.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a trimming store located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a central image of a butterfly. The text on the front clearly states the business name, "S. Cohen & Co.," its description as a "Trimming Store," and its address, "9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts." The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting the shape of an oyster, a woman, and a butterfly. The addresses 742 and 744 Market Street are also present. This card dates to circa 1885. The card is part of the collection 'E' and located in Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7.