Subject: Decorative arts

Photograph of an Art Deco mirror. The image shows a mirror in the Art Deco style. The photograph was likely taken around 1910, based on the date provided in the metadata. The location of the photograph is unknown, but it is associated with the Cohen/Hughes collection, based on the metadata.

This 12-page illustrated catalogue, published in 1892 by Lazarus, Rosenfeld & Lehmann of New York City, showcases the "Liberty & Progress" line of vases from the Victoria China Works in Carlsbad, Austria. Each vase is described and illustrated within the catalogue, offering a detailed look at the company's offerings. The catalogue highlights the aesthetic and decorative aspects of the vases.

Die-cut paper design depicting a ship adorned with flowers. The die-cut dates from approximately 1905. The item is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 7, Folder 3.

Sampler created by Betsy Leon in 1838. The sampler depicts a house and landscape, similar in style to other Baltimore samplers from the period. The sampler is framed in its original frame with old wavy glass, with an outer frame added later for display. This is an example of Judaica Americana. The item includes biographical information on both the artist, Betsy Leon and another sampler maker Sarah Benjamin.

This trade card advertises Abramson & Drechsler, located at 34 West 14th Street in New York City. The card features a gray tiger cat with no ribbon. The image takes up the majority of the card, with text at the bottom describing the business's offerings. The text states that they sell yarn, crewls, silks, woolens, and other goods. The back of the card has not been digitized.

This trade card advertises Abramson & Drechsler, dealers in yarns, crewels, silks, woolens, and other materials, located at 34 West 14th Street in New York City. The card features a white cat with a red ribbon, a popular motif for textile and craft-related businesses. The front of the card is in color. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Abramson & Drechsler, manufacturers of upholstery goods, located at 34 West 14th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of three children sitting amongst a flock of geese, surrounded by a decorative floral border. The children are wearing elaborate clothing with bright colors and patterns. The image suggests a theme of leisure and family. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros. Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card is printed in black ink on white paper. The front of the card features an image of grapes, possibly symbolizing abundance or prosperity. The business name is printed at the top of the card, and the address is below the image of grapes. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a stylized design in blue and purple with a pansy or daisy type of flower. The card is a simple design with minimal text on the front and is likely a trade card designed to be given to customers or used in a store display. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar located at 13 East King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a red rose and two rose buds. The front of the card is black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros., a store called 'Palace of Fashion' located at 13 East King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a child in a red dress and white apron washing a doll in a basin. The child is holding a bar of soap. The scene suggests the store carries goods for children and household items. The text on the card is 'PALACE OF FASHION' in an elegant font and '13 EAST KING STREET'.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. advertises their Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the store name, address, and a white dogwood branch. The back of the card is blank. The image depicts a white dogwood branch with its distinctive white, petal-like bracts. The branch is stylized in a decorative manner and has prominent dark green leaves against a light background.

This trade card advertises Bertha Aschner, located at 933 West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The front of the card depicts a woman's hand holding a basket of flowers. The illustration is executed in a delicate and intricate style, and the colors are muted and elegant. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Borgenski's, an interior decorator located at 22 North Ninth Street above Market Street, Philadelphia. The card features a large image of a red dogwood blossom and a rose bud. It's not clear what services Borgenski's provided, but the image suggests they specialized in flowers or floral arrangements. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises C. I. Baumgartner, a dry goods and notions store located at 117 East State Street in Trenton, New Jersey. The front of the card features a sprig of white and pink flowers and berries. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's, a paperhanging firm located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a charming illustration of a cherub sitting on a tree branch, with plums falling from a can. The image is surrounded by a decorative border. The front of the card is the only side depicted.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's Bazar, a business located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase of flowers in front of a decorative backdrop. The card's text also notes that the business offered steel engravings, gold frames, and colored pictures. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's, an artist's studio and paper goods store located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a festive Christmas greeting for 1881. A large man in a red suit sits in a chair in front of a large, cooked turkey. He wears a white chef's hat and has a mustache and goatee. The card is printed in green ink.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's, located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a green illustration of a man bowing to a woman. The card is a greeting for Thanksgiving Day 1880. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Friedmann, a ladies' and children's outfitter located at 371 Elm Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a young girl wearing a Peter Pan collar and a stylish dress. The design incorporates intricate scrollwork, adding a touch of elegance. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the services of Julius Brandis, an engraver, designer, and illustrator located at 131 South Fifth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the business name and address, along with a brief description of his services. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the London & New York Plants Co., owned by S. Friedemann. The front of the card depicts a basket overflowing with a colorful assortment of artificial flowers. The address, 639 Broadway, New York, is prominently displayed on the front of the card. The back of the card lists the business name and address and states that their flowers are 'copied from nature.'

This trade card for Nat Bernstein is located at 268 Grand Street in New York, NY. The front of the card features a drawing of a hand holding a bouquet of flowers. The background is a textured, geometric design. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Newgarden Bros., a ribbon box located at 232 North 8th Street and 229 1/2 South Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features two red roses against a cream-colored background. The back of the card provides the full business name, 'Eighth Street Ribbon Box,' and lists their addresses.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., an art studio located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a simple yet elegant design. Red roses with leaves are displayed prominently, tied together with a blue ribbon. The front of the card features a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, features a Japanese-style print. This is one of five cards in a set depicting Japanese scenes or imagery. The front of the card displays a Japanese print scene with a a central figure in the print is a young woman holding a fan and wearing a traditional Japanese kimono. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., importers of art. The card shows a Japanese print with a floral design, a red background, and a gold frame. The back of the card has been left blank. This card is part of a set of four trade cards featuring Japanese prints. The card lists the company's address at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' material dealers located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy and a girl reading. The image is in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials suppliers located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical scene at the beach with a man in a straw hat, a woman in a long dress, and a child in a sailor outfit. It appears they are participating in some type of seaside amusement. The illustration features bright, primary colors including red, yellow, and blue. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials dealers, located at 1026 Chestnut Street & 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a canoe on a lake. The illustration is in a classic, almost whimsical style, similar to a children's illustration. It is printed in shades of gray, with a dark border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials dealers, located at 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a single red rose with a bud. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., an artists' studio located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young man proposing to another young man, with an older woman looking on. The scene suggests a romantic engagement or a playful scene of two men in courtship. The illustration is set against a green background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a dealer of fancy articles, located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a decorative design of blue and red flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., frame manufacturers and gilders located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a woman standing amidst the ruins of a structure overlooking a mountainous landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a Philadelphia business selling frames, leather goods, stationery, and other unspecified items. The front of the card features an illustration created by Ketterlinus depicting an old sailor in a rowboat, approaching a beach. An artist is seen begging a woman at the seashore, with a bag resting on the sand. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of five trade cards featuring Japanese prints. The card advertises P. Fleischner & Co. located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a reproduction of a Japanese woodcut print depicting a man and woman in a landscape setting. The card has a red border and is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a retailer of Japanese goods located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The card is one of five featuring Japanese woodblock prints. The image is a woodblock print featuring a Japanese woman dressed in kimono standing in a garden, with a mountain in the background. The card has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a paper goods manufacturer located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a young man proposing to a young woman, while an older woman looks on. The couple is standing in a park-like setting. The text 'ACT 2' is visible on the front of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Philadelphia Button House, a button shop located at 101 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [The shop was owned by S. Shoneman.] The front of the card features a delicate illustration of pink and red carnations. The back of the card has a price list. The card's design is a simple, rectangular format. The illustration of the carnations is placed centrally on the card in a white oval shape. The business's name, address, and owner's name are placed below the illustration.

This is a trade card for Rosenbaum's located at 407 and 409 Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the image of a bouquet of violets. The back of the card is blank. The card is part of the collection E and found in Volume 39, page 21, of the collection.

This trade card advertises S. Sulzberger, a dealer of fancy goods, located at 8th Avenue and 23rd Street, near the Grand Opera House in New York City. The card features a whimsical illustration of a train filled with people, mostly couples. It is one of three cards in the record. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sellheim's, located at 1222 Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card advertises the sale of embroideries, silks, and art in needlework. The card also states that the business provides stamping and embroidering services. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Shoneman Brothers, a well-known cheap trimming store, features a hand holding roses and a large, bold text box announcing the store's address: 116, 118, & 120 North 8th Street, Philadelphia. The card also has text in smaller type, suggesting a more detailed advertisement on the back. The front of the card is framed with a red border. The back of the card is not included in the images.

This trade card, advertises Sonnenfeld's clothing store located at 59 West Street, St. Louis. The front of the card features a red rose, with the store name and business information below. The back features a full advertisement. The card is a reddish-brown color and is bordered in black.

This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., a business located at 27 & 29 Sutter St. and 528 & 530 Market St. in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of three children playing next to a fence. The back of the card provides additional information about the business and the goods they sell. The back of the card also lists the business's telephone number. The trade card has matching billheads.

This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and notions. The front of the card depicts two clowns, one wearing a red and black striped suit, the other a blue and yellow one, playing drunk. The card includes two addresses: 27 & 29 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Z. Horikoshi & Co., a business represented by Clarence C. Stein. The card features a decorative pattern on the front, with a red border. It is a simple card with no graphic design beyond the text. The text reads, '32, GREEN STREET,' 'REPRESENTS Z. HORIKOSHI & CO.,' 'TELEPHONE 1648 SPRING.' [The business was likely located in Paris, France, and imported goods from Japan.] The card is from the late 1880s or early 1890s. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar features a prominent illustration of a pink rose and a yellow flower, likely representative of the types of decorative items sold in the store. The business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," is clearly displayed along with the street address, 13 East King Street. The card's design suggests a focus on dress accessories and decorative arts. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a red rose and lily bells. The name "Lancaster Bazaar" is prominently displayed, along with the street address. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of elegance and sophistication associated with the bazaar's merchandise. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar features a red rose bud as its primary design element. The card prominently displays the business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its address, "13 East King Street." The image suggests a focus on elegant or feminine goods, given the delicate nature of the rose. The rose is likely symbolic of beauty, quality, or perhaps a specific product sold at the Bazaar. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Bros. The front of the card is predominantly blue, featuring the name "Lancaster Bazaar" prominently displayed. The address, 13 East King Street, is also clearly visible. The style suggests a late 19th-century design aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Bros. The front of the card features a design of autumn oak leaves, suggesting a fall season promotion or theme. The text prominently displays the business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its street address: 13 East King Street. The color scheme and style of the illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar showcases a charming design featuring a pink tulip and blue bells, likely symbolizing springtime freshness and beauty, common motifs in advertising of the period. The text clearly states "Lancaster Bazaar" and the street address: 13 East King Street. The card's color scheme uses a soft palette, typical of late 19th-century printmaking. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros.' Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a white and pink dogwood blossom. The text is simple and clearly displays the business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its street address. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros.' Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a drawing of a white day lily. The text on the front of the card includes the store's name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its address, "13 East King Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a circular design. In the center is a depiction of a chapel, possibly representing a religious or spiritual theme. The chapel is surrounded by a ring of roses, suggesting themes of beauty, elegance and possibly even religious devotion. The text on the card clearly states "Lancaster Bazaar" and the street address, "13 East King Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a circular design.  In the center of the circle is a sailboat, and it is surrounded by various musical instruments. The text "LANCASTER BAZAAR" is prominently displayed, along with the street address: 13 EAST KING STREET. The style suggests it was created sometime in the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a circular design. In the center is a detailed line drawing of a sailboat on water, surrounded by a wreath-like pattern of roses and birds.  Around the circular image is text that reads, "Lancaster Bazaar," and "13 East King Street." The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a child among flowers writing on paper. The card advertises Hirshberg, Hollander & Co., purveyors of decorative art supplies, located at 195 & 197 West Pratt Street. This is one of two cards in the collection. Circa 1885.

This trade card for P. Fleischner & Co. features a comical illustration of a man at the beach holding a bathing girl aloft on a long rod. The style is whimsical and light-hearted, possibly intended to be humorous. The image is in color, with bright, saturated hues. Below the illustration, the address is clearly printed: 208 North Eighth Street...Fleischner's Old Stand. The card's text mentions the card was part of the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati (AJA) during 2005. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a "well-known trimming & fancy goods store." The front of the card features a comical illustration of a carriage driver wielding a whip. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name and address: 116, 118, & 120 & 122 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia. The back of the card is blank.