Subject: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

This die-cut trade card serves as an advertisement for L. Aronson's Revolution Store, a clothier located in Cedar Rapids, IA, circa 1885. The card prominently displays the business's name and addresses. It is uniquely shaped, die-cut into an irregular, fan-like form, featuring a colorful autumnal design with leaves and clusters of berries. A purple ribbon is depicted on the left side, giving the impression of a decorative handle. The text "COMPLIMENTS OF L. ARONSON'S REVOLUTION STORE" is rendered in an ornate, Victorian-style font, characteristic of period advertising materials. 3.

This is a promotional trade card for L. Aronson's Revolution Store, located at 33 First Avenue and 6 Second Street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card is die-cut in an irregular, fan-like shape, featuring a colorful illustration of a bouquet of various flowers and a blue ribbon embellishment on the left side, suggestive of a handle or decorative flourish. The business name and address are printed in a stylized font on a light background with a radial sunburst pattern. The verso of the card is blank.

This die-cut trade card, dating to circa 1885, advertises L. Aronson's Revolution Store located at No. 33 First Avenue and No. 6 Second Street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card features a colorful chromolithograph illustration of a bouquet of purple violets and a white flower, tied with a prominent red ribbon on the left side. The business information is printed over a fan-like background texture, with the text stating "COMPLIMENTS OF L. ARONSON'S Revolution Store." 3.

This trade card advertises Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling, a clothing store located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card features a girl in a hat playing badminton. The caption on the card reads 'Forty Love,' likely a reference to the score in the game. The front of the card displays the store's name, 'Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling,' and the phrase 'National Card.' The back of the card is blank. This trade card is one of a set of three.

This trade card advertises Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling, a clothing dealership located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The front of the card features a child wearing a large bonnet, eating a candy cane and holding another. The text 'A Sweet Tooth' appears above the image. The business name appears twice on the card: 'GUTHMANN, CARPENTER' and 'G. C. & T.' The words 'National Card' appear in the lower left corner of the card. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling, a business located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card depicts a girl in a winter coat and hat, with the phrase 'No thanks, I don't Kidd gentlemen.' The card is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Jacobi's, a dealer in and manufacturer of all kinds of human hair goods. The front of the card (Image 1) features text-based advertisement, providing the business's name and services. The address is given as Adams Street between Eagle St. & Park Ave., Cedar Rapids. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The card's design is simple and functional, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century.