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Advertisement: "A Faithful Guardian," Boy and Dog on a Raft Advertisement: "A Faithful Guardian," Boy and Dog on a Raft

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.

Trade Card for Louis Reis, Clothing Store Trade Card for Louis Reis, Clothing Store

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: Broadway Shoe Store, 150 Broadway Trade Card: Broadway Shoe Store, 150 Broadway

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: Child Fishing with a Dog Trade Card: Child Fishing with a Dog

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.

Trade Card: Cohen & Bros., Boots and Shoes, Lebanon, Pennsylvania Trade Card: Cohen & Bros., Boots and Shoes, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

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.]

Trade Card: Compliments of the Season from L. Hirschberg & Co.'s Diamond Palace, Chicago Trade Card: Compliments of the Season from L. Hirschberg & Co.'s Diamond Palace, Chicago

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.

Trade Card: Crosett & Samuel, Picnic Supplies and Stationery, San Francisco Trade Card: Crosett & Samuel, Picnic Supplies and Stationery, San Francisco

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.

Trade Card: E. Nunes, Clothing Merchant, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Trade Card: E. Nunes, Clothing Merchant, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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: Freeman, S. I., 14 and 16 Asylum Street, circa 1885 Trade Card: Freeman, S. I., 14 and 16 Asylum Street, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a sepia-toned scene of hunters and dogs, possibly advertising the business of S. I. Freeman located at 14 and 16 Asylum Street. The card is part of Volume 9, Page 31 of Arc.MS.56. The scene includes hunters, one of whom has fallen over a fence, and two dogs. The back of the card is described as "FULL AD." The image is circa 1885. The card's geographic location is Hartford, Connecticut.

Trade Card: H. Koninsky, Second-Hand Clothing and Bedding, Troy, New York Trade Card: H. Koninsky, Second-Hand Clothing and Bedding, Troy, New York

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: J. Goldstein & A. Goldstein & Bro. Trade Card: J. Goldstein & A. Goldstein & Bro.

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.

Trade Card: Joseph's Dry Goods, 103 N. Gay Street Trade Card: Joseph's Dry Goods, 103 N. Gay Street

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.

Trade Card: Julius Saul, Clothier, Troy, New York Trade Card: Julius Saul, Clothier, Troy, New York

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: Julius Saul, Mercantile Businesses at 23 & 25 Fourth Street and 324 & 326 River Street, circa 1885 Trade Card: Julius Saul, Mercantile Businesses at 23 & 25 Fourth Street and 324 & 326 River Street, circa 1885

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.

Trade Card: L. L. Adler, Fancy Goods and Novelties, New Haven, Connecticut Trade Card: L. L. Adler, Fancy Goods and Novelties, New Haven, Connecticut

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.

Trade Card: Louis A. Levy's Clothing, Troy, New York Trade Card: Louis A. Levy's Clothing, Troy, New York

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: Milton Avenue, circa 1885 Trade Card: Milton Avenue, circa 1885

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.

Trade Card: New York Clothing House, Applebaum Bros., Holyoke, Massachusetts Trade Card: New York Clothing House, Applebaum Bros., Holyoke, Massachusetts

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: Segelbaum's Dry Goods, Eureka Silk Trade Card: Segelbaum's Dry Goods, Eureka Silk

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."

Trade Card: Shoneman Brothers, Trimmings & Fancy Goods, Philadelphia Trade Card: Shoneman Brothers, Trimmings & Fancy Goods, Philadelphia

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: Wichmann & Kallusch, Merchant Tailors, Rochester, New York Trade Card: Wichmann & Kallusch, Merchant Tailors, Rochester, New York

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.