Subject: Candy

An advertising booklet, titled "A. B. C. Guide," for Rothschild & Ehrenpfort, confectioners located in San Francisco, California. The booklet lists over 100 varieties of their "Fine Cream Works and Chocolate Goods" in alphabetical order, including candies such as Ambrosia Cream, Apricot Bonbons, Children's Delight, Olympic Bonbons, and Zante Currant Balls. It notes that goods are "Elegantly Packed in 5-Lb. Cartons" and made with "Best Materials and Finest Fruit Flavors." The cover features red ink on tan cardstock, with decorative Victorian-style borders, ornate typography, and a charming illustration of a bear holding a candy bar. The booklet also mentions that a complete catalog and a catalogue of Christmas goods were available. 3.

This trade card advertises L. Solomon, a dealer in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, and shoes, located at 7 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, N. Y. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy in historical or fanciful attire, eating a large striped candy cane, with a small dog beside him. The card uses decorative, ornate lettering for the business description, typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises Wiedmann Candy Manufactory, a candy and nut dealer in Sacramento, California. The card features an illustration of a red rose and a blue pot with a candy cane. The front of the card provides the address of the store: 419 K Street, 418 J Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Wiener Brothers, confectioners located at 1227 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card is silver and features a cherub with a crown and wings on top of a woman angel with wings. The back of the card has a full advertisement for Friits Candies and Holiday Goods, as well as novelties for weddings and parties.

Trade card depicting "Jumbo" reaching for candy, located at 121 Bridge Street. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series materials, Box 2, Folder 17.

Trade card depicting a girl eating a bonbon. The card advertises "Benjamin's Fine Candies and Imported Fruits." The card is circa 1885. This item is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the OOS, Binder 1, Page 10.

Trade card advertising Blanke & Bro.'s candy and cough drops. The card depicts three children attempting to crack a nut. The advertisement notes that the products are for sale at all druggists. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Merkel Confectionery Store located at 96 Cherry Street in Macon, Georgia. The card likely dates to circa 1885. Confectionery stores typically sold candy, fruit, and toys. Information about the store and its owner, Louis Merkel, can be found in online resources, which also indicate Merkel's membership in the town orchestra.

This trade card advertises Mrs. E. M. Wiedmann's candy and manufacturing business. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of red and yellow roses in a vase, set on a table with various candies or sweets. The overall color palette is vibrant, likely using red and yellow as prominent colors. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the text "CANDY & MANUFACTURER" is clearly displayed, indicating the nature of the business. The address, 418 & 419 K St., Sacramento, is also visible. The back of the card is blank.