Subject: Dogs

An advertisement featuring an illustration of a boy and his dog on a raft. The back of the advertisement is also depicted. The advertisement was likely published around 1920. The full advertisement is shown. The image depicts a scene of a boy and a dog on a raft. This item's geographic context is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as inferred from the coordinates provided in the metadata.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicting Morris J. Cohen and Frank E. Polk with their dogs. The photograph was taken on June 8, 1897, in New York City. The inscription indicates a planned walk from New York City to San Francisco, to be completed by January 7, 1898.

Trade card depicting a girl sitting on a pillow, keeping a dog away from a cookie. The reverse side of the card is fully advertised. The image is dated circa 1885 and geographically located in the vicinity of Eighth Avenue and 24th Street. This item is part of collection E, and found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 19, Page 25.

A novelty trade card depicting dog faces changing while wearing a red hat. The card indicates the item was sold from Maine to California. This is one of two such cards in the collection. The back of the card indicates where the card was sold. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises A. L. Lessner & Co., dealers in ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, notions, and a specialty in infants' caps and dresses, located at 7 S. Market St., Springfield, Ohio. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a white rose, an orange flower, and rosebuds with green foliage, with the business details presented on a decorative banner. The reverse side shows a torn image of a child and a dog, possibly from an earlier, unrelated advertisement, typical of the scrapbooking or reuse practices of the period.

Trade Card - Allen , Straus Clothiers Cute Small White Dog ....24 & 26 W. Main St., (Rochester, NY...Allen, Straus & Co....folded in 1900) ...verso blank. Printed by G. Kahn 1882. ..Anson C. Allen was not Jewish. Straus, (Solomon)'s son Moses was married to Caroline M. Straus whose obituary places her as a member of Berith Kodesh Synagogue

This trade card for the Bay State Clothing House in Minneapolis, Minnesota, circa 1885, features an advertisement for the clothing store located at 220 Hennepin Ave. The card's front design includes a large, snarling dog confronting a racist depiction of an Asian man, who exclaims, "OH, NO! NO! PLEASE" while the dog's speech bubble reads, "NO BITEE ME ME NO EATEE, BOW WOW PIE." The card utilizes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. 3.

This trade card advertises C. Abraham's "Oak Hall One Price Clothing Store," which specialized in "HATS, CAPS AND GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS" located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Main Street, E. D., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a comic illustration depicting a man in formal wear falling headfirst over a wooden fence, with his hat and glasses flying off, as a fierce-looking dog lunges at him from the other side. The illustration is captioned, "The Dog I Left Behind Me." This type of humorous imagery was common on trade cards of the late 19th century, designed to capture attention and make the card memorable. The reverse side contains the full advertisement details with elegant script and ornate borders around the location text. **3.

This trade card for Greensfelder, Florsheim & Co. advertises their school shoes, stating "EVERY PAIR WARRANTED" on the front and "CELEBRATED SCHOOL SHOES" on the verso. The colorful illustration on the front depicts two children, a boy and a girl, interacting with a dog near a wooden fence adorned with roses, suggesting a charming, pastoral setting. The children are dressed in period clothing, with the boy carrying a satchel and the girl holding a book. The verso provides additional brand information and a directive to "SEE THAT EVERY PAIR HAS OUR LABEL." The design features period-typical typography for the business name. 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 serves as a special notice for Lustig, The Clothier, announcing the relocation of their business to a new address opposite the Engine House in Fort Edward, N. Y. The verso of the card advertises a "Full and Complete Stock of FINE CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, Trunks, Valises and Gents' Furnishing Goods." The front of the card features an illustration of a man and woman in Colonial-style attire walking two small dogs, with the man pointing. The text on the verso, particularly the business name "LUSTIG," is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering.

This trade card advertises Max Greenhood & Co., importers of Dry & Fancy Goods, located at No. 1017 Broadway, between 10th and 11th Streets, Oakland, California. The card features a central illustration of a shaggy brown dog with its tongue out, playing with a red ball, against a blue patterned background. The text is printed in a straightforward serif font. **3.

This trade card advertises Nye & Blatner, Fine Shoes, located at 4 Beaver Block, South Pearl Street, Albany, N.Y. The card features an illustration of a young girl in an apron and cap interacting with a small, anthropomorphic dog dressed in a jacket and hat. The illustration is printed in a blue-green monochrome, and the text uses decorative Victorian-style fonts to promote the business.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenberg, "The One Price Clothier" in Fremont, Ohio. The recto features an illustration of two children playing with a dog, one holding a basket of fruit and the other climbing a wall. The verso lists "FIVE REASONS" to purchase clothing from S. Rosenberg, emphasizing fixed pricing, warranted goods, equal prices for all customers regardless of age or purchasing savvy, and a challenge offer of $500 for anyone who can beat their prices by a cent. The card uses a decorative image on the front typical of late 19th-century trade cards. 3.

Trade Card - Sam Harris Clothier with Cavalier King Charles Dog…… 149 Main St., Danbury Ct…verso blank. Anna Harris (1858-1937) is buried in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Danbury, CT

This trade card from circa 1885 serves as an advertisement for the Star Clothing House, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The front of the card features a vibrant chromolithographic illustration depicting a hunting dog retrieving a duck from a reedy marsh. Overlaid on this image, text in an ornate Victorian-style script reads "Star Clothing House" and notes that its "Store Room covers 15,000 sq. ft." located in "Grand Rapids, Mich." The design and imagery are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising trade cards. The reverse side of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing Co., located at 80 & 82 State Street in Albany, NY, promoting savings of "$3.00 on $10.00" on clothing purchases. The front of the card features a white, fluffy dog with a pink ribbon around its neck, sitting on a pink tasseled pillow and holding a tambourine containing the company's advertising message. The reverse side details a special offer of "Free Excursions to Albany" for residents of Troy and surrounding towns, where the Union Clothing Co. would pay railroad fares both ways, provided they did not exceed 10% of the total purchase amount. 3.

This trade card advertises Louis Reis, a clothing store located at 73 Main Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a heartwarming illustration of a dog rescuing a child from a dangerous situation. The child, dressed in a white dress and holding a red umbrella, is shown being pulled back from a seemingly perilous edge by a dog. This image suggests a message of safety and security, which may have been intended to attract customers seeking trustworthy clothing for their children. The card has a red border, and the back is blank.

Trade card depicting a girl teaching a dog tricks. The card advertises two addresses: 287, 289, 291, 295 Eighth Avenue and 307, 309 West 24th Street in New York City. The image shows a full advertisement. The card is part of Volume 19, Page 25 of the manuscript collection. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a girl and a blindfolded large dog at 324 & 326 River Street. The back of the card is blank. The card dates from circa 1885. Geographic location is approximately 41.5051413998483, -81.6914575003562.

Trade card depicting two dogs playing, one attached to a post, at the address 346 Penn Street. Card number 3. Circa 1885.

Die-cut trade card advertising Alshuler Bros., located at 17 Broadway. The card features a pug dog inside a hat. The card is circa 1885. The item is housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7.

Trade card depicting a dog with holly in its mouth against a blue circular background. The text 'Bargain Dry Goods Emporium' is featured, along with the address '912 Main Street'. This is one of two cards. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a dog in a red shoe with a pink rose. The card advertises the Broadway Shoe Store located at 150 Broadway. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the Louis Goldstein Collection (Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 21).

Trade card depicting a child fishing with a dog. This is one of a set of four cards. The image shows the child and dog near a body of water. The address 254 N. 2nd Street is mentioned on the card. The card is circa 1885 and part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

This trade card advertises Cohen & Bros., boot and shoe merchants. The front of the card (Image 1) features a drawing of three dogs. The text on the card indicates Rauch's Building and the address 719 Cumberland Street. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [Selig Cohen, one of the brothers, was born in Easton, PA in 1845 and died in Lebanon, PA in 1909. He was a well-known shoe merchant and never married. He is survived by three sisters: Mrs. H. Waller, Mrs. Mary Hendricks, and Mrs. Carrie Heineman. His nephew, Modie Cohen/Heineman, died by suicide in 1907.]

This trade card from L. Hirschberg & Co.'s Diamond Palace in Chicago features a festive design. The front of the card showcases a large horseshoe surrounding two dogs, likely symbolizing good luck and prosperity. The text 'Compliments of the Season' is prominently displayed, suggesting the card was distributed during the holiday season. The address, 119 E. Madison St., near Clark, is clearly visible beneath the illustration. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Crosett & Samuel, purveyors of picnic supplies and stationery. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a colonial-era girl in a long dress teaching a costumed dog to beg. The dog is dressed in what appears to be a small, fancy outfit. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of whimsy and sophistication associated with the business's products. Below the illustration, the text clearly displays the business's address: 914 Market St., and notes that they are "Headquarters for Picnic Supplies, Stationery, etc." The back of the card is blank.

This is one of four comical trade cards from a set of five, advertising E. Nunes, a clothing merchant. The front of the card depicts a whimsical illustration of a boy mischievously tying a tin can to a dog's tail. The caption, "He may just be President," adds to the humorous tone. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card features an advertisement with a Christmas story. The address, Corner 5th, Montgomery & Germantown Aves., is printed on the front.

Trade card depicting a comic illustration of a dog with a pail tied to its tail. The card advertises "Frear's Bazaar." A note indicates that an accompanying advertising mirror from Troy, New York, also features this advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card, features an illustration of dogs in a dog house. The front of the card displays a playful image and text that reads, "Don't Turn This Card Over." Below the image, the address is clearly printed: 404 River St. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. [The donor notes that the business owner, Harris Koninsky, ran a second-hand clothing and bedding store in Troy, New York, from at least the late 1860s. He is described in the 1880 census as a tailor.]

Trade card presented by J. Goldstein and advertising A. Goldstein & Bro. The front of the card depicts dogs in various states of dress and injury, with one dog appearing to beg. The back features a full advertisement for A. Goldstein & Bro. The card is circa 1885. This item is part of the E Collection, located in Arc.MS.56, Volume 20, Page 10.

This trade card advertises Joseph's, a dry goods store located at 103 N. Gay Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a dog, possibly a setter, given the caption "Prize Setter." The dog is depicted in a playful or humorous pose. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, the name "JOSEPH'S" is clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's clothing store in Troy, New York. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a whimsical scene of a dog gently rocking a baby in a cradle or basket. The style is charming and likely intended to appeal to families. Below the illustration, the address 324 & 326 River St. is clearly printed. The back of the card (Image 2) is a full advertisement detailing the extensive offerings of Julius Saul's clothing establishment, including ready-made and custom clothing. It mentions the four-story brick building, the custom department, and the expansion of the business over the years. The back also notes that in 1884, a branch store was opened in Albany's Music Hall.

Trade card depicting images of buildings at 23 & 25 Fourth Street and 324 & 326 River Street, and a dog with a coat, paws on a fence and a little dog with its head on a fence. The card is part of Volume 30, page 18 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The card is circa 1885 and related to the mercantile business of Julius Saul. Geographic location is approximately 42.7276839998965, -73.6910590000262.

This trade card advertises L. L. Adler's business, "Fancy Goods and Novelties." The front of the card features an illustration of several puppies nestled together in a basket. The image is likely meant to evoke feelings of warmth, cuteness, and perhaps, the idea of treasured items or novelties. Below the image, the card states the address: 290 Chapel Street. The text also mentions that the shop was "Late Lutz & Adler," suggesting a change in business ownership or partnership. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Louis A. Levy's clothing store located at 332 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and his dog, who strikingly resemble each other. The image is likely intended to be whimsical and memorable for customers. The illustration is a full advertisement which fills most of the card's space. The text on the card also includes the statement: "NO CONNECTION WITH ANY OTHER STORE IN THIS CITY." The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a boy and a dog lying on grass. Two salesmen, H. Frank among them, are listed. The card is associated with a business on Milton Avenue, circa 1885. This item is from Volume 25, Page 3 of archival collection Arc.MS.56.

This trade card advertises the New York Clothing House, owned by Applebaum Bros., located at 229 High Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a bulldog holding a miniature version of the business card. The image is likely intended to be eye-catching and memorable for potential customers. The style of the illustration and overall design suggests it was likely produced sometime in the late 19th century. The business name, address, and possibly the image are all featured on the front of the card. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a light brown puppy wearing a shoe. Copyright 1882 by G. Kahn. This is one of three in a series.

Trade card depicting a woman walking a dog. The address 1016 Chestnut Street is prominently displayed. The card is dated January 1, 1879. The card likely advertised the business of R. & L. Beck.

This trade card, from Segelbaum's dry goods store, features a charming illustration on the front: a dog rocking a cradle. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of home and comfort, associating the store with domesticity and quality. The text "Eureka Silk" is prominently displayed, indicating a specialty of the store. The back of the card is a full advertisement, detailing the wide selection of goods and exceptional service offered at Segelbaum's, emphasizing that they offer "every inducement that can be offered in the dry goods trade." The address is given as "Opposite the Court House."

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a "well-known trimming & fancy goods store" located at 116, 118, 120, & 122 N. 8th Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a dog playing on a beach. The dog is depicted in a playful pose, suggesting a lighthearted and approachable brand image. The illustration style and color palette suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the business name and address are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a comical scene of four dogs reading a newspaper on the front. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Silleck Brothers located at 297 Broadway. The card is estimated to date from circa 1885.

Sepia-toned trade card depicting two babies, a dog, and a young boy looking backward. This is one of two cards. The image suggests a mercantile context, circa 1885. The card is part of the Joseph Figel Collection.

Trade card depicting "Two Dogs" located at 144 N. Queen St., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Newt Wingert is listed as the manager. The card is circa 1885. This item is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410.

This trade card advertises Wichmann & Kallusch, merchant tailors, located at 23 South Avenue in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a pink dog made of wood. The illustration style appears to be from the late 19th century, consistent with the card's estimated date. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name, occupation, and address. The back of the card is blank.