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Subject: Childrens illustrations

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Trade Card: Julius Saul, Clothing, Albany, New YorkTrade Card: Julius Saul, Clothing, Albany, New York

This trade card, part of a larger set, advertises Julius Saul's clothing store in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl observing two birds perched on a large egg. The style is reminiscent of late 19th-century children's book illustration. Below the image, the text directs customers to 'Go to Saul for the balance of this set of cards'. The card also includes the business's address: 'Entire Music Hall Block, Pearl, Beaver & Williams Sts.'. The back of the card is blank. The image suggests that the card may have been part of a promotional campaign involving a series of cards.

Trade Card: S. Morris, Stationer, Sacramento, CaliforniaTrade Card: S. Morris, Stationer, Sacramento, California

This trade card for S. Morris, a stationer located at 406 J Street in Sacramento, California, depicts a charming scene of a girl assisting a boy who has fallen down. The text on the card reads "Oh Dear Me," which is likely related to the image. The primary colors seem to be muted tones, and the style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The front of the card displays the illustration and the business information. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Shoneman Brothers, Well Known Cheap Trimming Store, PhiladelphiaTrade Card: Shoneman Brothers, Well Known Cheap Trimming Store, Philadelphia

This trade card for Shoneman Brothers, a "well known cheap trimming store," features a whimsical illustration on the front depicting children in a goat-drawn cart that has overturned, with a goat chasing a peacock. The scene is brightly colored and likely intended to be humorous. The business's address is clearly printed below the image: 116, 118, & 120 N. Eighth St., Phila. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, including mention of pocket books.