Subject: Dress accessories

This folding advertisement card from Rothschild & Sittig, located at 117 and 119 Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, is a vibrant piece of ephemera. The exterior features a visually striking design: a branch adorned with pink, red, white, and purple flowers, complemented by a yellow butterfly. The interior presents a reunion card related to the Army of the Potomac, alongside a full advertisement for Rothschild & Sittig's merchandise. The back of the card shows a girl in dancing attire lying on the grass. The card's color palette and design style strongly suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a dress goods merchant located at 6 & 8 Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children in bed. The children are in an Art Deco-inspired setting and the card has a ''Merry Christmas'' message in the upper left corner. The card has a red border. The back of the card features the full advertisement for the store. The card is part of a collection of trade cards donated by a Judaica Americana collector to the University of Pennsylvania Library.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a dress goods and trimmings merchant located at 6 and 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a child dressed in a simple gown, dancing. The back of the card contains a more detailed advertisement for the business.

The front of this trade card for A. Hirsh, located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a floral design with a large violet motif. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for clearance sales.

This trade card for A. Hirsh, located at 48 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a young girl wearing a decorative dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for A. Hirsh's business. The card is printed in black and white.

This trade card advertises the jewelry business of A. Hirsh. The front of the card features a portrait of a colonial man in a black jacket and white ruffled shirt. The card also includes the address of the business: 6 & 8 Queen Street. The back of the card is fully covered with additional advertising information about the business.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, New York Millinery, located at 6 & 8 Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lithograph of Minnie Hauck, a popular opera singer of the late 19th century. The card is decorated with ornate lettering and design details, which include flower motifs, a ribbon, and a crown. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a millinery shop located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a vase of roses, symbolizing the beauty and elegance offered by the shop. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for A. Hirsh's millinery business.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's New York Bazaar, located at 6 and 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a basket of pansies, likely symbolizing the floral motifs or patterns found in the store's wares. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for A. Jessel, a ladies' dress and dry goods store in Columbia, Pennsylvania, features a young girl dressed in floral-patterned clothing. The girl stands in a pose reminiscent of Victorian-era fashion plates. She is depicted in the center of the card, with text above her and below, likely indicating the name of the business and address. The back of the card is blank. [Based on the card's style and the date range of the collection, it's likely that A. Jessel was a Jewish merchant running a successful dry goods store in Columbia, Pennsylvania.]

This trade card advertises A. Kline, a retailer of fancy goods, gloves, and ladies' underwear located at 1111 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card features a playful illustration of a puppy with its paws on a shoe, as if it were trying to take off the shoe. The image is copyright 1882 by G. Kahn.

This trade card advertises A. Lippmann & Co., a dry goods store located at 903 Broadway, between 8th and 9th Streets, in Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a bustling scene of people entering the store. The illustration is done in black sepia tones on a cream background. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the store, featuring a list of items sold, including clothes, bed linens, and more.

This trade card advertises A. Selig, a milliner located at 38 West 23rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features a small illustration of two children standing in front of a blackboard, with one pointing to something on it. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for A. Selig's millinery business.

This trade card advertises A. Spangenthal, a ladies and children's outfitter located at 119 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys in costume carrying a girl in a playpen. The illustration has a yellow and green color scheme. The back of the card is filled with an advertisement.

This trade card advertises the firm of Abramson & Drechsler, located at 34 West 14th Street, New York City. The card features a black cat with a red ribbon. It is listed as selling yarn, crewels, silks, woolens, and other related items.

This trade card advertises the Allegheny Central Store. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. She is depicted standing with one hand on her hip, with a kimono and obi. Her hair is styled in a traditional bun. The image has a black border. The back 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 advertises Astrich Bros., Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a red carnation, which symbolizes the business's name. It is a simple design with minimal ornamentation, but it effectively communicates the name and address of the business. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

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 Blitz's, a business located at 2216 N. Front Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a purple shoe adorned with flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and fancy goods store in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy and girl reading a book. The illustration is created in pastel tints and ink. The back of the card provides details about the store's inventory, which includes a wide array of items including women's and children's clothing, lace, and artificial flowers. The card employs over a dozen different fonts in a well-designed layout.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and house furnishings store located in New York City. The front of the card features a playful illustration of children marching. The back of the card is a full advertisement with a calendar. The card includes an 1877 date.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and house furnishings store located at 48 and 50 West 14th Street, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children, a boy and a girl, reading a book together in a park setting. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises the Universal Fashion Company, located on Broad Street, opposite the Stump Hotel in Nevada City, California. The front of the card features a woman in a blue dress standing in a winter scene. She is wearing a fur-trimmed coat and holding a parasol. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

The front of this trade card features a colorful floral design with red roses. The text on the front indicates the business is located at 25 North Eighth Street. The back of the card includes a full advertisement that lists the products sold by Charles Kaufman's, including laces of all descriptions, gloves, and buttons.

This trade card advertises Charles Kaufman's, a clothier located at 25 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of three puppies nestled in a basket of red flowers. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises D. Levy's Millinery & Fancy Goods located at 197 Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features an illustration of children riding a donkey. The image is surrounded by a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises D. Mayer, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 273 Grand Street, New York, New York. The card is printed on glossy stock. The front of the card features a woodcut illustration of a bonnet, along with an extensive advertisement. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises D.F. Hirsh, a hatter and furrier located at 4 East Market Street in York, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the text “RED ROSE” in bold, capital letters, likely a reference to the nickname of York, Pennsylvania. The front of the card also displays the address of the business, 4 East Market Street. The back of the card is a full advertisement with prices for hats and furs.

This trade card advertises D.F. Hirsh, a millinery and coat store located at 4 E. Market St., York, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a pink rose in a prominent position. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Daniel Bachrach, a clothier located at 13 North Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a sprig of flowers and two cherries. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, which included wholesale and retail sales of trimmings, hosiery, perfumes, children's and infants' outfits, and other goods.

This trade card advertises Daniel Bachrach, a clothier located at 13 Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts a stylized arrangement of autumn leaves on a branch, arranged in a triangular shape. The card appears to be printed in shades of brown. The card is a simple design with only the business name and address and a branch with leaves.

This trade card advertises Danzinger's, a ladies' furnishing goods store located at 76, 78, and 80 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman in a Swiss costume, standing on a bridge and holding flowers. She wears a red dress, white apron, and a straw hat with a blue ribbon. The image includes a small bridge with a flowing river, trees, and a building in the background. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises E. Abraham, a dry goods and dress accessories retailer located at 13 Broadway between 8th and 9th Streets, Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two children sitting by a campfire. One is holding a book and the other is holding a cooking pot. The other figure appears to be looking at the viewer. Above the image, the text, “SIGN OF THE GOLDEN HORSE SHOE” appears, which may be a reference to the store’s name or a store symbol. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a millinery and fancy goods store located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. The card is shaped like a bonnet and features an illustration of a young woman wearing a stylish hat adorned with a sunflower. The card is folded, with the advertisement on both the front and back.

This trade card advertises Eichenberg's Millinery, a millinery shop located at 318 North Eighth Street, above Wood Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase filled with pink and white peonies. Text on the front indicates that bonnets are made to order for fifty cents. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Einstein & Graham advertises their ladies' furnishings store located at 620 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a hand holding a daisy, symbolizing elegance and beauty, consistent with the store's offerings. The back of the card is filled with a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Fechheimer Bros. & Co., a clothing store located at 102, 104, 106, and 108 West Fifth Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a young woman surrounded by flowers. The back of the card provides further information about the business.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., dry goods merchants located at 92 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card is designed with a simple, elegant typography. The front of the card displays the business name and address, while the back is blank.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a dress trimming business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features two large, brightly colored birds perched on a branch of a stylized tree. The birds have golden crowns, blue bodies, and yellow throats. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a Philadelphia retailer of dress trimmings. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a butterfly perched on a flower. The design is framed by a decorative border with the business name in a prominent display at the top. The card includes the address: 113 & 115 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business, along with a 1877 calendar. This card is likely from 1877, as the calendar on the back includes a date of 1877.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a Philadelphia-based retailer of dress trimmings and fancy goods. The card features a black maid holding a white baby who is crying. The front of the card includes the address: 111, 113, & 115 North Eighth Street. The back of the card is blank. This trade card is problematic and insensitive due to its racialized imagery. It is also worth noting that this image was likely a common form of marketing in this period and is an important document in the history of racial representation in American advertising.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a Philadelphia retailer specializing in handkerchiefs, scarfs, ties, and children's clothing. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of children ice-skating on a frozen lake in a snowy landscape. One child wears a red jacket, one wears a blue jacket, and another wears a brown jacket, all with warm hats and mittens. The card also highlights that the store is located at 113 & 115 N. 8th and 733 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a wholesale dress trimming and millinery goods business located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a stylized image of a sprig of flowers framed by two clasped hands. The front of the card lists the business's addresses: 113 & 115 Eigth Street (presumably for retail) and 33 Arch Street for wholesale. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Gerson's, a retail establishment at 42 N. 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young girl holding a pair of ice skates. The back of the card is blank.

This oversized trade card, die-cut in the shape of a pallet, advertises Gerson's Millinery located at 42 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features two men riding horses. One man is wearing a straw hat and the other is wearing a top hat. The horses are elaborately adorned with feathers. The back of the card is blank. The card measures approximately 12.5 inches by 9.5 inches.

This trade card advertises Gerson's, a retailer of dress accessories located at 40 and 42 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of two birds perched on a flower, with a decorative border around the edges. The back of the card is blank.

The front of this trade card advertises Gerson's, a business selling dress accessories. The card features a pleasant illustration of a young woman dressed in a white dress and standing in a beach scene, looking out at the ocean. The card's text is partially cut off, but the address, 42 N. 8th Street, is visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Gerson's, a millinery store located at 42 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a woman's bust, wearing a large hat and a decorative lace collar. The bust is surrounded by a floral pattern. The business's address is printed below the bust. It is not clear if the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Gerson's, located at 42 North 8th Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card is a simple design, featuring a horseshoe and dogwood flower in black and white. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Golding's, a dress goods store located at 8th Avenue and 36th Street in New York City. The front of the card features two girls in a park-like setting with a parrot. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including their services and products.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, a hatter located at 2312 Third Avenue between 125th and 126th Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a pair of blue jays perched on a tree branch. The card states that 'Silk Hats Made to Order' are a specialty. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Gumbinner & Friedlander, located at 51 Crosby Street, near Broome Street, New York. The card features a simple design with the company's name and address printed in bold lettering. It is a standard 2x3.5 inch trade card format. The front of the card is blank, while the back of the card provides more details.

This trade card advertises H. Rosenberg, a dealer in ladies' fine dress trimmings, located in South Paris, Maine. The card features a decorative border in pink, blue, and black. The text is in black with a white background. The card appears to be a single page. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Hassler's, a dry-goods and umbrella store located at 224 North Eight Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a pink rose, a common motif found in advertising materials of the time. The back of the card contains further details about the business.

This trade card advertises Henry Gimpel & Co., manufacturers of trimmings. The front of the card lists the company's office at 395 Broadway and factory at 119 Walker Street, both in New York City. The card advertises a variety of trimmings: fringes, gimps, cords, tassels, chenilles, loops, etc. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Hirschfelder & Co. advertises a clothing store located between Prince and Houston Streets in New York. The card features a black cat. The back is blank.

The front of the card advertises Hyman's New Fancy Goods Store, located at 8 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York. It lists an extensive inventory, including lace goods, hosiery, furnishings, buttons, woolen goods, yarns, ribbons, notions, fine gold plate and jet jewelry, combs, and more. The store advertises that it is open until 9pm. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. M. Liberman, a store located at 102 Grape Street in Syracuse, New York, that sold dress and fancy goods, watches, jewelry, and silverware. The front of the card features a colorful image of a bird perched on a branch. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. M. Liberman, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 103 Grape Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a blue bird in the center, surrounded by a stamped border. The back of the card is blank. The card features a blue bird in the center.

This trade card advertises I. Schwarz, a merchant of fancy goods and notions, as well as ladies shoes. It features an illustration of a well-dressed woman holding a parasol with two doves perched on a rock. The woman's hat matches her dress and shoes, which are black. The address listed on the card is 141 Main Street, Gloversville, New York.

This trade card for J. Felsner, located at 459 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, features an image of a large sprig of autumn leaves on the front. The back of the card displays an advertisement.

This trade card advertises J. L. Liberman, a jeweler located at 103 Grape Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a boy with a hammer standing on a pocket watch, and a small boy sitting on a pocket watch, also with a hammer. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Levy's dress goods store at 370 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two cats playing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Levy, located at 370 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a woman's face in a circle. The background is a decorative pattern. The card's back is blank.

This is one of six trade cards for J. Rothschild, a business located at 1022 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of this card features a boy and a girl holding a red and gold flag and waving it in the air. There is a red border on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of six trade cards for J. Rothschild, a retailer located at 1022 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a whimsical illustration of a boy and a girl ice skating. They are wrapped in a flag, adding a patriotic touch to the scene. The front of the card is in color and the back is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild, a dress accessory retailer located at 1022 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a girl and a boy holding a green, white, and red flag. The flag is a prominent feature of the card, suggesting a patriotic theme. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of six trade cards, advertising J. Rothschild, a retailer of dress accessories located at 1022 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a girl in uniform, wrapped in a flag. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild, a dress goods store located at 1022 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl and boy in a park-like setting. The girl is wearing a green hat with a bow, and the boy is holding a green flag. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild, located at 1022 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts six children dressed in Scottish attire, holding a flag. The image has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild, a millinery shop located at 32 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an unusual illustration of the interior of a millinery shop. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the millinery business of J.C. Meussdorffer & Son, located at 810 Market Street in the Phelan Building, San Francisco. The front of the card features a charming illustration of ducks wearing umbrellas and playing in a park under a light rain. The back of the card provides additional details about the business, indicating it is a wholesale and retail millinery. The card is printed on a white background with black ink.

This trade card advertises Jacob G. Altman, a dry-goods merchant located at 507 1/2 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features a die-cut fan shape with a rose motif across the fan. The fan is a common theme in advertisements for women's clothing and accessories. This may be one of three cards from the same series. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Jacob Stern & Co., a dress goods business located at 37 & 39 Main Street, Bangor, Maine. The card features a black and white illustration of a woman wearing a dress, looking over her shoulder as she walks through a room. The front of the card indicates that the store is directly under the Globe Hotel. The back of the card features an advertisement for a card printer and depicts an owl perched on a fence.

This is one of three trade cards for Joseph Cohen, a Newark, New Jersey retailer of hosiery, gloves, laces, and fine jewelry. The card features a decorative design of fall leaves, a common element of autumn-themed advertising. The card lists Joseph Cohen's business address: 683 Broad St. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joseph Cohen's shop at 683 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card is a simple design with a lion and snake intertwined. The text below states the business's offerings: hosiery, gloves, laces, and fine jewelry. The back of the card is blank. This is one of three cards in a set.

This is one of three trade cards issued by Joseph Cohen, a merchant of hosiery, gloves, laces, and fine jewelry located at 683 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The card features an image of a rose and pansy. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joshua Schnurman's new dry goods store located at 713 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of children, one of whom is dressed as a little Bo-Peep, looking out from a window. The text on the card notes that the store is located opposite the post office. The card's back side is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Sichel's millinery goods store located at 105, 107, and 109 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two white kittens nestled inside a basket. A sprig of red roses is perched on the edge of the basket.

This trade card advertises Julius Stone, a retailer of ladies' and children's clothing located at 131 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a sepia-toned image of a young woman in a dark dress. The back of the card has a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, a dry goods store located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card features a full-color illustration of a peacock with its tail feathers spread wide. The peacock is a symbol of beauty and elegance, which may have been intended to reflect the high-quality merchandise offered by Kahn & Sons. The card's background is a simple, light blue, allowing the peacock to be the focal point. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, a dry goods merchant located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features an image of a mother and a young girl sitting on a park bench. The mother wears a blue dress, and the young girl wears a pink dress. The background is a shaded area of the park. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kaufman's, a dry goods and notions store located at 25 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts two boys. The boy at the top of the card is standing on a tree branch, while the boy below him is positioned on the ground. The back of the card lists the items for sale: gloves and notions of all kinds.

This trade card advertises L. Hirschkowitz, a retailer of dress accessories located at 11 Ann Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The front of the card depicts a basket of red roses. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises L. Hirschkowitz, a dress goods and millinery store located at 11 Ann Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The front of the card features a basket of roses. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The card features a decorative border on the front and back.

This trade card advertises L. Hirschkowitz, a milliner located at 11 Ann Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The front of the card features a basket of pink roses. The back of the card contains more advertising information. This image was created in the second printing. The original image is a photo of a woman wearing a hat. A rose sits on the hat with a piece of red ribbon hanging from it.

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a retailer of fancy goods, gloves, corsets, and hair accessories, located at 721 & 723 Washington Streets, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a portrait of a young woman. She is posed in a seated position with her hand resting on a table. The image is in a blue-sepia color scheme. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a hair goods retailer located at 721-732 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a hummingbird perched on a branch, showcasing the company's focus on beauty and elegance. The back of the card, which is not visible in the image, features a full advertisement for L. I. Levy. The card also indicates that it is a 'National Demorest Card'.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a clothing store located in Elmira, New York. The front of the card has a bell-shaped design and is predominantly white with a black border. The card features a decorative floral design. The business name, L. Rosenbaum & Sons, is written in bold at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a wholesale and retail dry goods store located at 201 E. Water St. in Elmira, New York. The card features an image of strawberries and flowers. The front of the card has a red border, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card for L. Wineburgh, a clothing and jewelry store located at 110 John Street, Utica, New York, features an illustration of two boys carrying a ring. The ring is large and ornate and appears to be worn by one of the boys. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, likely advertising dress accessories, features a single, small image on the front: a black and white illustration of a storefront with a banner above it, with a single, large, bold “L” above the storefront. The text “757 BROADWAY, CORNER OF 8TH” is printed above the image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and dress accessories store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a girl standing next to a giant egg with two doves perched on it. The card has a bright red background and is adorned with decorative elements.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's Dry Goods, a store located at 903 & 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a young boy standing next to a giant egg and two doves. There are decorative flourishes in the background. The card also includes the store's address, 'Two Doors Above 8th'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and dress accessories store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a young girl riding a giant dove, symbolizing the store's focus on fashion and elegance. The inscription 'Two Doors Above 8th' provides additional location information. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. H. Danziger & Co., a millinery and dress goods store located at 78 & 80 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of Cupid with a butterfly. The back of the card is blank. This card is printed on a thin, paper-like stock. There are no borders. The colors used are red, black, and white. The type is handwritten. The card measures 7.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches high. The card has been folded in half, leaving a crease through the center, and has been creased in the upper right corner.

This trade card advertises the clothing and dress goods store M. J. Strauss', located at Fulton and Fourth Streets. The front of the card features an illustration of a child playing on a bed with a doll. The back of the card is entirely devoted to advertising. The card is printed in black and white.

This trade card advertises M. Kaufman's, a fancy goods store located at 25 N. Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl giving her doll a bath. The doll is seated in a porcelain bathtub, and the girl is holding a pitcher, while the doll's head is immersed in the water. The back of the card lists the store's inventory, which includes gloves, threads, ornaments, buttons, and other fancy goods.

This trade card advertises M. Kaufman's, a dry goods store located at 25 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a cherub with a wreath. The back of the card includes a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises M. Mendelsohn, located at 320 N. Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card displays a delicate illustration of a bird feeding its chicks, set against a colorful background. The text on the card proclaims 'HAIR GOODS A SPECIALTY.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for M. Oppenheimer, a dry goods merchant in Milton, Pennsylvania, features an illustration of a woman and a cherub holding red roses. The colors are vibrant, with yellow, white, and red dominating the scene. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. It appears to be a trade card from the late 19th Century. The woman is wearing a fashionable long, dark dress with a pale shawl that is gathered at her waist, while the cherub holds roses. The woman's blonde hair appears to be pulled back and she has a long, narrow, elegant neck.

This trade card advertises M. Schneidt's, a dry goods store located at 155 Essex Street, between Rivington and Stanton Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys in soldier garb carrying a girl in a cage. The girl is crying. The back of the card provides more information about the business.

This trade card advertises M. Silver, a millinery and dry goods store located at 715 Market Space in Washington, D.C. The front of the card is decorated with a pink rose and bud on a branch of leaves. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mandel Bro's. The card features a woman holding a purse and wearing a hat and dress. Her apron matches the color of her stockings. The card is in black and white.

This trade card advertises Mandel Bro's, a dry goods and clothing store located in Chicago, Illinois. The card features a child wearing nightwear and holding a cigar in a comical pose. The card is likely a promotional item for Mandel Bro's, showcasing their wide selection of clothing and accessories. The back of the card contains advertising details for the store.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., located at 108, 110, 112, and 114 North 8th Street. The front of the card features a drawing of a pixie holding a tree. The pixie is dressed in green and white, with a red hat. The background is a forest scene. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a dress goods store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman tobogganing down a snowy hill. She is wearing a fur-trimmed coat and holding a parasol. Birds and an owl are scattered around her, and the border of the card is decorated with trees. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed on textured paper.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a kid glove manufacturer located at 108, 110, 112, & 114 N. Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a fish swimming in a tank. On the left side of the card are the words 'Marco Kid Gloves'. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a manufacturer of ladies' and children's cloaks and suits, located at 8th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features two dogs dressed in formal attire. One dog is large and the other is small, sitting in a stately pose on a decorative rug. The smaller dog's paws are crossed, while the larger dog sits with its left paw on the rug. The illustration is detailed and includes elements such as the dogs' collars and the pattern on the rug. The back of the card has the address and business name printed in the lower right-hand corner.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features a soldier holding a sword. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman ice skating. The background of the image is a winter scene. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112, and 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features an illustration of Cupid with a basket of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Max Jasner, a retailer of silks, shawls, and dress goods located at 419 South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card boasts that the business has been established for 36 years. The card features an image of an Indian scene. The text on the card is in English. [Max Jasner was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises Max Sinsheimer's feather cleaning and curling business, located at 316 River Street, Troy, New York. The card features an image of pink, white, and purple flowers blooming on a branch. The description of Sinsheimer's services is printed on the front of the card. [Max Sinsheimer was buried in the Berith Sholom Cemetery in Troy, New York.]

This is one of three cards from a set advertising Max Sinsheimer's Millinery Establishment in Troy, New York. The front of this card features a drawing of people dealing coins on a table. The caption is “Dealing for money.” The back of the card is blank except for mucilage stains on the corners. The other two cards in the set show a person working for money and a person begging for money. [Sinsheimer was active in the Jewish community. In 1870, he laid the cornerstone for the Jewish synagogue in Troy, New York].

This trade card advertises Miss E. Levy, a dealer in leather goods and fans, located at 1018 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a sprig of autumn leaves in the center and a white background. The front of the card displays the business name and address in a simple font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Miss J. Reinstein, a retailer of Universal Fashion Patterns in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a pigeon sitting on a nest of eggs, suggesting a theme of new beginnings and fashion creation. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Morgenthau Bros. & Co. located at the corner of State and Monroe Streets in Chicago. The front of the card depicts children on a beach, writing in the sand with a stick. The illustration is rendered in a stylized, almost cartoon-like manner. The back of the card advertises ties, fichues, collars, and cuffs. [Morgenthau Bros. & Co. was founded in 1885 by brothers Siegmund Morgenthau and Hermann Morgenthau, who came to Chicago from Germany in the 1860s. They opened a clothing store on State Street, and expanded their business in the 1880s to include wholesale and retail trade of dress accessories.]

This trade card advertises Morgenthau Bros. & Co., a Chicago-based dry goods retailer located at 163 State Street. The front of the card features a child wearing a colorful Turkish-style dress, holding a stamp. The child appears to be in the middle of an elaborate, ornamented doorway. The back of the card features an advertisement for the company's gloves and mittens. Prices are listed for various sizes and styles.

This is one of three trade cards for Morgenthau Bros. & Co., a dry goods store located at the corner of State and Monroe Streets in Chicago, Illinois. The card depicts a group of children on a beach playing in the water. The back of the card advertises fans and parasols. [The Morgenthau family were Jewish merchants in Chicago and owned a successful dry goods business.]

This is one of four trade cards for Morgenthau Bros. & Co. in Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features an illustration of three well-dressed children. The image highlights the company's handkerchief department. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the dressmaking services of Mrs. D. Cohen in Detroit, Michigan. The front of the card features an illustration of a feather with the address '444 Baker Street' listed below. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises the dry goods and dress accessories store of Mrs. F. W. Rice in Oxford, New York. The card features a stylized rose. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. H. Levy, a fashionable milliner located at 1826 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy standing with a dog. The text reads: 'Mrs. H. Levy ... Fashionable Milliner ... 1826 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia ... hats bonnets ...'. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card, issued by Mrs. L. A. Rice, advertises her dry goods and dress accessories business in Hamilton, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a baby's head. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. W. Rosenfield's millinery shop in Clarksville, Tennessee. The card features a delicate floral design with lilies. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the clothing and dry goods business of N. Rosenau & M. M. Newman, located at 23 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children playing in a field of wheat, with a dog lying in the foreground. The background includes a fence and a house. The card is bordered in gold, with a small blue banner at the top, reading 'Rosenau & Newman.' The back of the card features an advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises the business of N. Rosenau, located at 23 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a small sailboat as the primary image, with a simple illustration of a sailboat with a red sail. The front of the card includes the address and the store name. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Nathan's Arcade, located at 183 & 185 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a woman serving tea in a stylized drawing. The background is blank except for the business name in a banner. The back of the card is blank.

This pair of trade cards advertises the New York Hat Store located at 361 Pa Ave, near 4th St NW in Washington D.C. The front of each card displays a similar image. In the center, a silver-colored boy is pictured hunting with a rifle, aimed at a target that is not visible. On one card, the boy is wearing a hat. On the other, he is not wearing a hat. The back of each card is blank. [Max Davis owned the New York Hat Store.]

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 Peiser's, a clothing store located at 409 Eighth Avenue, between 30th and 31st Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a simple design with a basket of white and purple flowers. The back of the card provides additional information about the business.

This trade card advertises Peiser's, a clothing store located at 409 Eighth Avenue, New York City. The card features an image of two children hugging on a stone wall. They are dressed in Victorian style attire. The card is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Peiser's, a fancy goods store located at 409 Eighth Avenue in New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl with a bird perched on a stone wall. She appears to be wearing a dress with an elaborate pattern. The image is framed by a decorative border. The back of the card is full of advertisements for the store.

This trade card advertises Peiser's, a millinery shop located at 409 Eighth Avenue, between 30th and 31st Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a minstrel boy playing with a dog and a rabbit. The minstrel is dressed in colorful attire and holds a musical instrument, adding a festive feel to the scene. The background features a park-like setting, with trees and foliage. The back of the card provides more information about the business, emphasizing Peiser's expertise in exclusive millinery. The card has a simple, elegant design, with a black border and a white background.

This trade card advertises Peiser's, a millinery goods store located at 409 8th Avenue, between 30th and 31st Streets, in New York City. The card features a whimsical illustration of a young boy tying a note around a bird. The bird flies to a tower where a girl is standing and the note is delivered. The girl, who is positioned in a tower, grabs the note and a rope ladder falls, leading to a fall into the boy's arms. This scene is illustrative of the delivery of a message, potentially related to the store's millinery goods. The card's back is blank.

This trade card advertises Ph. J. Cohn's, a business located at 244 N. Second Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a large, stylized rose in the center. The rose is in a yellow-orange color with a white center, and the petals are outlined in black. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

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 trade card advertises Posner's, a general store located on Lexington Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of Don Quixote riding a horse. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., located at 360 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a butterfly with its wings fully spread. The design is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co. located at 360 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card is a vibrant green and features a striking illustration of an Asian woman dressed in traditional clothing. She stands in a garden setting, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of exoticism and beauty, typical of late 19th-century representations of Asian cultures. The back of the card is blank.

The front of this trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., a millinery business located at 360 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card features a butterfly with its wings closed. The image is framed in a black rectangle with a white border.

This trade card advertises Rich & Silber, clothiers located at 103 to 107 Wisconsin Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The front of the card features an illustration of two children standing at an easel. The children are painting with brushes. One of the children holds a palette. The card features a large decorative border with a central starburst motif. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a clothing and dress accessories store located at 510-514 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl in a park setting. The illustration features a red and white color scheme. The image may represent a park or garden, with a path and flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a retailer of ladies' furnishings, located at 112-116 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman dressed in a stylish gown, holding a bow and arrow. The design is reminiscent of a classical painting, with flowing lines and a dramatic pose. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum, a millinery store located at the southeast corner of 7th and Penn Streets in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a die-cut design of leaves in the shape of a hat. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum's, a clothing store located at 714 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a winter scene with a rose, potentially symbolizing the store's name. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

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 features a beautiful, dark-eyed young woman on the front of the card. The woman is dressed in an elegant gown with a large, prominent hat. The front of the card has a decorative border and the business name is printed across the top. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a clothing and accessories store located at 42 State and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features two children in formal clothing. The boy is holding a walking stick, and the girl is holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card notes that the store will be open for business on April 2nd and 3rd.

This trade card advertises the opening of Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty at 42 State and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a young boy and girl standing on grass. The back of the card announces the opening date of April 2nd and 3rd. The card is in color.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a dress goods store located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy and a girl gardening. They are both wearing hats, and the boy is holding a watering can while the girl is holding a trowel. The image is one of four on the card. The back of the card announces the store's opening date: April 2nd and 3rd.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a millinery shop located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two children, a boy and a girl. The boy is wearing a hat and holding an umbrella; the girl is wearing a hat and holding a doll. The card announces an opening event for April 2nd and 3rd on the back.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a millinery store located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a girl standing on grass. They are both wearing hats; the boy is holding a stick and the girl is wearing an apron. The back of the card lists the date of the business's grand opening as April 2nd and 3rd.

This trade card advertises Cream of Tanoline for ladies and children's shoes, a product of the Rosenstein M'f'g Co. It is likely a label, as it is a circular card. The address listed is 18 Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois. The card features a large illustration in the center. A small group of people can be seen walking in the distance. The background is a landscape with hills.

This trade card, advertising Ruben's business, is adorned with an illustration of sailing boats and a cluster of violets. The card features the address 421 & 423 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. B. Hartz & Co., a hatters and furriers located at 323-325 Main Street in Peoria, Illinois. The front of the card features an illustration of children on a swing. The illustration is part of a set of three, but this card only features two out of the three images. The card has a full advertisement on the front, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Bachman, a traveling merchant specializing in silk shawls and dress goods. The card is printed in black ink on white card stock. The text indicates that Bachman traveled from New York, and the card likely dates from the mid-19th century based on the style of the text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of S. Bine, a retailer of laces, embroideries, and fancy goods. The card features a terrier dog standing on its hind legs with its paws crossed. The dog is holding an advertisement in its mouth, which promotes S. Bine's business. The back of the card features an advertisement for S. Bine's business. It includes the store's address: 130 Kearny Street, near Sutter, San Francisco, California. It also lists S. Bine's New York office address: 101 Franklin Street, New York. [S. Bine was previously in business with Lazarus Kline and Julius Kahn.]

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., located at 9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing a game of “ships captain.” One child, dressed in a red shirt and a captain’s hat, is standing on a small, blue boat with a single white sail. Another child, in a blue and white sailor’s suit, is sitting on the bow of a larger boat with a red sail. There are two other children playing on the shore. The scene is filled with vibrant colors. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a clothing merchant located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts two children seated on a bed, holding a book. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business. The trade card includes a black and white illustration of a man's hat with the inscription 'S. Cohen & Co. Boston.'

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a millinery business located at 9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a stylized Art Deco butterfly design. This is the first of four cards, although the contents of the remaining cards are not specified. [No additional biographical information for S. Cohen & Co. or S. Cohen is available at this time.]

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a dealer in hats, caps, and furs located at 9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts a comical man smoking a cigar at the seashore. He is wearing a straw hat, holding an umbrella, and appears to be enjoying the sun. The back of the card features advertising copy.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a dress accessories retailer located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a circular fan. The back of the card is blank. The card is a duplicate.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a business located at 9 Winter Street in Boston. The front of the card features a humorous scene of a man wearing a hat standing on a beach with a lady with a headband. The image is reminiscent of a caricature or an illustration from a comic strip. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a Norwegian 5 Krona note, possibly highlighting the type of currency accepted. The back of the card likely includes additional information about the company, which specializes in dress accessories.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a dress goods store located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an image of a rectangular fan, a common accessory during the 19th century. The description of the business is printed on the front of the card. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a retailer of dress goods, cloaks, and furs, located at 9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a large illustration of a circular fan. It is likely that the fan is being used to show off a collection of fabrics, suggesting the types of dress goods sold by the company. The card has a red border with black trim. The back of the card is blank. This card is a duplicate, meaning that there is at least one other identical card in the collection.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts four elaborately dressed individuals in a Victorian style. The text on the front of the card reads 'LATEST NOVELTIES DAILY ARRIVING'. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business, with details about the products they offer, including dress goods, notions, and fancy goods.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a retailer of dress trimmings and buttons located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts a stylized vase, a common motif in decorative arts. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., importers and jobbers of notions, located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a sailor being startled by a tiger. The sailor is standing on a deck and holding a rope. The tiger is jumping from the side of a boat and is about to grab the sailor. The background includes a ship and the sea. The back of the card contains additional information about the business.

This trade card advertises S. Kuhn, a dealer in kid gloves and novelties, located at 151 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The front of the card features a decorative fan made of peacock feathers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, shaped like a fan, advertises S. Kuhn, a dealer in ladies' furnishing goods located at 151 Canal Street, New Orleans. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a fan with an intricate design. The fan is partially open and shows a detailed illustration of a landscape scene. The card's shape and design are eye-catching and are intended to attract the attention of potential customers.

This trade card for S. Levison at 350 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts features a spider on a web. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Levison, a dress trimming store located at 350 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card is dominated by a drawing of a young girl holding flowers. The card is vertically oriented, with a border surrounding the image, and a large amount of white space. The back of the card is blank.

This gold-colored trade card advertises the millinery shop of S. Levison, located at 350 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The card features a charming illustration of a child standing behind a bouquet of flowers, adding a delicate touch to the advertisement. The text indicates that 'Trimmed Hats and Bonnets' are a specialty. This card appears to be from the back of a larger printed card and has no design on the verso.

This trade card advertises S. Levison, a millinery goods retailer located at 350 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a single red rose against a dark background. The card is likely a trade card from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. There is one other trade card in this record. It features a detailed illustration of a woman's head with a fancy hat or elaborate hair arrangement. The card is printed in a classic, elegant style.

This trade card advertises S. Levy, a dry goods and notions store located at 24 Central Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a decorative paddle with two girls on top, against a brick wall background. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in a stylized font.

This trade card advertises S. Milkman & Co., a clothier located at 161 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a single illustration of a girl with a daisy for a hat. The daisy is upside down, with the flower facing the bottom of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This is a trade card for S. Milkman & Co., millinery located at 161 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The card features a woman wearing a hat that is adorned with an upside-down red flower. The front of the card has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card for S. Rosenblatt & Co. in Rochester, New York, features a simple illustration of a baby holding a rattle. The card has a plain background. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a business located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a child standing under a paper tent. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a dress goods retailer located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a young woman wearing a blue blouse and an orange jumper. She has her hair pulled back and is wearing a cap and earrings. The back of the card advertises a 30-day sale of winter stock at greatly reduced prices. The card notes that the store needs to clear out winter stock to make room for spring merchandise.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a retailer of dress goods and trimmings located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The card features a comical illustration of a cat dressed in a tuxedo, with a bow tie and a monocle. The image likely references the store's high quality and fashionable dress goods. The card is printed in black and white with a decorative border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a store specializing in dress goods and trimmings. The card is a unique pallet shape, with a black background. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a hunting dog with its tongue sticking out. The dog is depicted in profile against a white backdrop. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, shaped like a palette, advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a retailer of ladies' furnishings located at 42 State Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a hunting dog with a red collar, set against a light blue background with a red border. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card, shaped like a tambourine, advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a business located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a tambourine with flowers and a fish bowl inside. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Salomon, a dealer in dress trimmings and findings, located at 92 Lexington Street in New York City. The front of the card features a red rose with green leaves, centered against a light green background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Shoneman, a dry goods store located at 1018 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a white lily in full bloom with its stem and leaves. The image is framed in a simple, black rectangular border. The back of the card is blank. The text on the front is in a cursive font with a decorative flourish, and reads: 'S. Shoneman - 1018 Chestnut'.

This trade card advertises S. Shoneman, a dry goods and dress accessories store located at 101 South Eleventh Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young girl sitting on a stone bench with two dogs at her side. The scene includes flowers, a rabbit, and a brick wall. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises S. Steinfeld & Co., located at 72, 74, 76 Walker Street in New York City. The card states that the company was a 'jobber of fancy goods, hosiery, laces, embroideries, etc.' It is printed on white cardstock. The business name is centered, the address is below. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Sulzberger, a dry goods store located at 8th Avenue and 23rd Street in New York. The card features an illustration of ducks. The image is damaged. The back of the card is blank.

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, from S. Sulzberger, a dry goods store in New York City, features a charming illustration of two children smelling flowers. The store was located at 8th Avenue and 23rd Street. The front of the card is in color and the back is blank. The card is part of an archival collection of trade cards from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises the firm of Schiff & Bodenheimer, located at 96 & 98 Franklin Street, corner of Church Street, in New York. [L. Isaacs is also mentioned on the card, but his specific role in the business is unclear.] The front of the card is printed in black and white, and the text is laid out in a simple format. The back of the card is blank.

The trade card advertises Schnurman's Fancy Goods and Millinery Store, located at 713 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a group of children, with a boy dressed as a jester. The card is similar in design to other Schnurman's cards, but with a different advertisement. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schnurman's Fancy Goods and Millinery Store, located at 713 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of children. A boy is dressed as a jester, with a tall hat, bells, and a playful grin. The card is a duplicate of another card. [Schnurman's specialized in fancy goods and millinery, which likely included accessories, ribbons, and other fashionable items.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., a dry goods store located at 257 & 259 Niolet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a young woman with a brown hat, a red top, and a blue scarf. She is holding a fan, and a small white dog is standing in the background. The card advertises that the store sells dry goods, fancy goods, notions, and garments. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., a dry goods and millinery store located at 257-259 Nicollet Avenue, corner of Third Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a winter scene with a building in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., dry-goods merchants in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man looking into a mirror and lamenting a bald spot. The inscription reads “There Will Be No More Parting There.” The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Brothers, a dry goods store located at 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a child standing in a vase filled with flowers. The background includes a cityscape and text promoting the business. 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 advertises the Grand Millinery Opening of Shatz, Lowenthal & Leiter at 40 & 42 States Street. The card features a red border and a white inner frame surrounding the advertisement text. The card text is entirely in black. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Bros., a millinery and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, and 120 8YH Street. The card features a caricature of a young Black boy looking out of a window and holding an ad. The illustration is rendered in a cartoonish style and appears to be intended to be humorous. This is an example of racist imagery from the period. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, located at 116 & 118 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a stage with a red curtain drawn back. 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 Shoneman Brothers, a well-known cheap trimming store located at 116, 118, 120, and 122 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young child selling chapbooks on the street. The card is bordered in red with decorative filigree. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a “Cheap Trimming Store” located at 116 & 118 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a child sitting in a highchair. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a clothing and dress accessories store located at 116, 118 & 120 North Eigth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a woman archer aiming her bow. The back of the card contains more details about the business.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, located at 116, 118, and 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a mother and child. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a business specializing in dress trimmings, located at 116, 118, & 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features two kittens nestled in a basket, surrounded by a sprig of roses. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a dress trimming and button store located at 116, 118, & 120 N. Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple, black and white illustration of a dog in front of a doghouse. The dog is facing the viewer and has a playful expression. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, located at 116, 118, & 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card displays an illustration of two men in a forest hunting. One man is holding a bow and arrow while the other carries a dead deer. The back of the card lists the store's products: ornaments, silks, fringes, buttons, handmade leather satchels, and pocketbooks.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, milliners and fancy goods merchants located at 116, 118, and 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a hand holding red roses. The back of the card is a full advertisement. This is one of seven trade cards that are in this record. The other cards in the record include trade cards from Joseph Jacobs and M.L. Rosenberg & Co. The other cards in the record also have illustrated fronts and blank backs.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, and 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a sailing ship approaching a city skyline. The city's buildings are detailed, creating a realistic portrayal of an urban scene. The ship, with its billowing sails, appears to be navigating a harbor. The scene evokes a sense of progress and industry, suggesting that Shoneman Brothers is at the heart of a thriving commercial center. [The business is believed to have been active around 1885.]

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a dress accessory store located at 116, 118, & 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features two, elegant, colorful rose illustrations. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a trimming and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, 129 & 122 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized image of a dog lying on a beach, with its paws resting on a piece of bark. The dog's head is turned slightly to the right, and its tail is curled around its body. The background is a simple design of sand and water, and the overall aesthetic is fairly simple and understated. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a store selling trimming and fancy goods, located at 116, 118, 120, & 122 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a goat-drawn cart carrying children, highlighting the lighthearted spirit of the business. The design suggests a focus on children's goods, possibly toys or decorative items for children's rooms. The card dates from approximately 1882. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman's, located at 116 & 118 N. Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized image of a grasshopper. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Simon Cohen Millinery & Fancy Goods located at 165 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. It is noted that Simon Cohen is the successor to S & M Cohen. The front of the card displays the main pavilion of the Centennial Exposition. The back of the card features an advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Sol. Kingsburg's dry goods and jewelry business located at 63 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. [Kingsburg is mentioned as a prominent jeweler in the Brooklyn Eagle in 1884.] The front of the card is in black and white and features a large font that emphasizes the business name and its offerings: Dry Goods, Jewelry, and Fancy Goods. The back of the card has a full advertisement in a smaller, more condensed font.

This trade card advertises Sonnenfeld's, a dry-goods store located at Broadway and Morgan. [The store occupied four floors of the “famous building” and was the largest of its kind in the city. It burned to the ground in a major fire on the evening of November 16, 1891, as reported in the New York Times on November 18, 1891. The store’s stock of goods was valued at $190,000, and the insurance was $130,000.] The card features a scene of a cottage, possibly in the countryside. It has a red border with a large, ornate design.

This trade card advertises Stern & Co., located at 185 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card is die-cut in the shape of a swan. It features an illustration of a moonlit scene on water with lily pads. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Theo. Rothschild, a feather dresser located at 513 W. Baltimore Street near Pine in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features a woman in a Grecian-style dress carrying a vase, which may symbolize the process of dyeing, cleaning, or curling feathers. The front of the card prominently states, 'Feathers Dyed, Cleaned, Curled, A Specialty'. The back of the card appears to be blank.

This trade card advertises Tobias Kohn, a manufacturer of silk and worsted braids, ladies' cloak and dress trimmings, and other related goods. The card features an elaborate and ornate design. There is a central vignette with the word 'Kohn' in a decorative banner, and a floral design surrounds a woman sitting at a table, perhaps in a shop. The card also includes a graphic of a large, decorative braid. On the back of the card, there are two braids, one silk and one worsted, which are illustrated to depict the braid's construction. The card is bordered with a decorative design, and the business name, address, and product description are printed on the front. The back of the card is not blank. It is an advertisement for 'Tobias Kohn. Manufacturer of Silk and Worsted Braids. Ladies Cloak & Dress Trimmings, etc. 262 Main Street, Hartford, Conn.'

This trade card advertises Traugott & Goldman's Bon Ton Millinery Store, located at 436 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman standing in the water with a sailboat in the background. She is wearing a large, straw hat. The back of the card is blank, although the description notes that the full advertisement appears there.

This trade card advertises W. Dewolf, a retailer of dress accessories located at 39 South Eighth, above Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of three kittens sitting in a basket. One kitten is looking out of the basket while the other two remain inside. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises W. Silverberg, located at 221 Sixth Avenue, New York. The card features a beautiful basket of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Weil Brothers, a clothing and dress accessories store located at 165 & 167 Avenue A, between 10th & 11th Street in New York. The front of the card features an illustration of an angel with a halo. The angel is wearing a long, flowing robe and holding a small, white object in one hand. The back of the card features an invitation to a spring opening. The invitation text is written in elaborate script lettering.

This trade card advertises William Loeb, a dry goods merchant located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a single pansey, possibly symbolizing a variety of goods offered by the shop. The back of the card features a full advertisement listing prices for various goods. The same business advertisement appears on another card.

The front of this trade card is a simple design featuring a white flower. The back of the card contains the advertisement for William Loeb's business located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The address is the same as the one listed on the card for Bamberger & Loeb.

This trade card advertises William Loeb, a milliner in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of two dogs fighting over a hat. The back of the card features an advertisement for ladies' parasols, available for 10 cents, and trimmed hats. The ad indicates that Loeb's business is located at 26 and 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster.

This trade card, advertising William Loeb, a glover, features a colorful illustration of a red and blue carnation on the front, alongside the text 'FOR THREE BUTTON KID GLOVES @ 25 CENTS.' The back of the card includes the address of the shop: 26 & 28 N0RTH QUEEN STREET. The image includes small white type in the bottom right corner that could be part of a watermark and reads: 'Trade Cards Printed by L. A. Miller, Lancaster, Pa.'

This trade card advertises Wm. Loeb, a straw hat retailer located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a cat sitting in a knitting basket. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Yochsberg & Ulman, a clothing and dress accessory store located opposite the courthouse in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a floral arrangement with a variety of carnations. [Isaac Ulman was born on October 12, 1818, in Baden, Germany. He married Rachel Rosenfeld and had 10 children. Ulman passed away on March 25, 1886 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's bazaar, emphasizing a "Great Clearing Out Sale." The front of the card features an image of a dogwood blossom. The back of the card displays a larger advertisement announcing the sale as the "Cheapest Bazaar in the United States" and provides the business address: 6 & 8 Queen St., Lancaster. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card for A. Hirsh depicts a comical illustration of a man and a woman at the seashore. The style is lighthearted and whimsical, likely aiming to attract attention and create a positive association with the business. The primary text on the card states the business's address: "6 & 8 Queen St." The card likely advertised a variety of goods, as indicated by the subject tags provided by the donor. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's New York Millinery located at 6-8 N. Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a large, elaborate hat, showcasing the millinery's fashionable offerings. The style of the hat and the illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the circa 1885 date. Below the image, the text indicates the street address and mentions "Thousands of other articles." The back of the card appears to have been inked out.

This trade card, advertising A. Zabinski's dry goods store, features two distinct sides. The front showcases a bust portrait of Bertha Pappenheim (1859-1936), an Austrian-Jewish feminist, social pioneer, and founder of the Jewish Women's Association. The portrait is styled in a manner suggestive of the late 19th century. The back of the card displays a poem for the "Bee Hive Store" located at 52 Newark Ave. The poem's content is not described in the source material. [Bertha Pappenheim, also known as Anna O., was a significant figure in the early development of psychoanalysis, famously documented by Josef Breuer and Sigmund Freud.]

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 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.

This trade card advertises Bamberger & Loeb, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania business selling ladies' parasols and trimmed hats. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a cat chasing a dog, with the words "NO ADMITTANCE" printed above the scene. The back of the card contains the full advertisement, listing the prices of parasols (10 cents) and trimmed hats, and providing the store's address: 26 & 28 North Queen Street. The imagery and style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The same business name appears on another card in the same record.

This trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein's Palace Block Clothing House in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card shows a child sitting on a wall, crying. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The text 'Palace Block Clothing House' is prominently displayed, indicating the business's name and location. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Chas. Kaufman, a dry goods and notions store located at 25 N. Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a large, stylized tulip. The image suggests a focus on textiles, possibly referencing the types of goods sold. The back of the card displays an advertisement; the specifics of the advertisement are not visible in the provided image.

This is one of two trade cards in this record. The front of this card features a pink rose illustration. Below the illustration, it advertises D. F. Hirsh's business, indicating they are a milliner and clothier. The address, 4 E. Market Street, is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement for ladies' and children's clothing.

This trade card advertises Ehrlich's, a dry goods and dress accessories store in Canandaigua, New York. The front of the card features a simple design; the business's name, "Ehrlich's," is prominently displayed, along with its address, "Hubbell Block, 2 Doors Below the Rail Road." The overall style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a dry goods and dress accessories store with locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; New York, New York; and Paris, France. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a young woman picking roses, suggesting the delicacy and beauty of the merchandise offered by the store. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement mentioning the "City of Paris," which references the Paris location and implies a connection to Parisian fashion trends. The address listed on the card is 92 Market Street. The back of the card is not blank, it contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a Philadelphia-based business specializing in cloaks, suits, and wraps. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a clown, a common trope in advertising of the late 19th century, holding a fan and creating soap bubbles. The image is likely intended to attract attention and associate the business with fun and lightheartedness. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and two addresses: 113 & 115 North Eight St. and 733 Arch Street, Philadelphia. The back of the card is blank.

This folding trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, dealers in dress trimmings and findings. The card is designed like a business card, and when unfolded, reveals a full advertisement in letter form. The front of the card displays the addresses: 733 Arch St. and 113 & 115 North Eight Street, Philadelphia. The back of the card indicates the date: Fall 1879. The inside of the card (when opened) features a detailed advertisement, although the specific content of the advertisement is not fully visible in the available images. The images show the details of the card are printed in dark ink on cream-colored cardstock.

This trade card advertises Hugo Rosenberg's store, specializing in dress goods. The front of the card depicts a child falling, a somewhat unusual image for an advertisement. The image's style and the overall aesthetic suggest it was created in the late 19th century. The address, 140 Federal Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Stern & Co., dealers in ladies' dress trimmings. The front of the card features a comical illustration, likely a cartoon, with the words "SHOO FLY" prominently displayed. The illustration's style suggests it may be a humorous take on a common theme. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. [It is likely that the illustration on the front of the card was intended to attract attention and draw customers to the advertisement on the reverse side.] The back of the card is not blank. A second image shows the back of the card with more detailed text, showcasing the business's complete array of offerings and contact information.

This trade card, issued by L. I. Levy and advertising Brainerd & Armstrong Co., features a charming illustration of a bird in a nest on the front. The address, 721 & 723 Washington Street, Boston, is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is fully utilized as an advertisement for L.I. Levy’s hair goods.

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a retailer of Mme. Demorest's goods. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of roses on a branch. The business address is prominently displayed as "721 & 732 Washington St., three doors down from Eliot St." The back of the card is a full advertisement for Mme. Demorest's products. The card appears to be a national Demorest card, suggesting a broader distribution network associated with Mme. Demorest's brand.

This is one of a set of three trade cards advertising L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a dry goods and clothing store located at 201 E. Water St., Elmira, New York. The front of the card features an illustration related to the theme of "Currency & Native of Russia." [The imagery may reflect common stereotypes of the time, potentially relating to the store's sourcing or clientele]. The back of the card is a full advertisement for a "Souvenir of Our Spring Opening."

This is one of three trade cards in this record. The front of the card features an illustration related to Peru: a depiction of Peruvian currency and perhaps a native person. Below the image, the address of the business is printed: 201 E. Water St. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement for a "Souvenir of Our Spring Opening".

This is one of three trade cards in this record. The front of the card showcases a depiction of Argentinian currency and a native person from Argentina. The imagery reflects a common practice in the 19th century of using exotic or foreign themes in advertisements, although such depictions may now be considered racially insensitive. Below the illustration, the address 201 E. Water St. is clearly visible. The back of the card features a full advertisement for a "Souvenir of Our Spring Opening."

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a wholesale and retail dry goods store located in Elmira, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of violets and an angel. The image suggests a delicate and refined aesthetic, typical of late 19th-century commercial design. Below the image, the business's name, type of business ('Wholesale and Retail'), and street address ('201 E. Water St.') are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Levi Laub's millinery shop in Troy, New York. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a young girl affectionately embracing a horse. The style of the image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, there is a sign that reads "Big Bonnet," indicating the type of merchandise sold. The business address, 164 River Street, is also visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Lippmann's, a dry goods store in Oakland, California, features a whimsical illustration of a young boy standing next to an oversized locust. The boy is depicted in period clothing, likely from the late 19th century. The image is likely meant to convey a sense of scale or perhaps relate to the vast selection offered by Lippmann's. Below the illustration, the business's address is prominently displayed: 903 & 905 Broadway, two doors above 8th. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Henocksburg's fine millinery shop located at 22 East Genesee Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features the business name, "M. Henocksburg Fine Millinery," prominently displayed at the top. Below, the street address is clearly printed. The card's design is simple and elegant, focusing on the business information. The back of the card is blank. [Moses Henocksburg moved to Marshall, Texas in 1879.]

This trade card advertises Ball's Corsets at M. Oppenheimer's store in Milton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a woman with a cherub kissing her. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of beauty and femininity, associating these qualities with the corsets. The back of the card shows a full advertisement. The style of the illustration and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card from Mandel Bro's features a charming illustration of a girl wearing glasses and holding a photo album. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of nostalgia and family memories, associating the store with cherished personal moments. The text 'Merry Christmas' is prominently displayed, suggesting a holiday promotion. The back of the card is blank. This card is one of two in the record. The other card shows a similar design, but may have additional information.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., described as "The Leading Millinery House." The front of the card features a color illustration of a young woman holding a parasol. Her attire and the style of the parasol suggest a late 19th-century setting. The business's name and address are clearly printed below the illustration: Marks Bros., 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., described as "The Leading Millinery House." The front of the card features a color illustration of a young man in what appears to be elaborate, royal-style clothing. The style of clothing and illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin.  Below the image, the text indicates the business name and address: 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of a set of three trade cards advertising Max Sinsheimer's Millinery Establishment in Troy, New York. This particular card depicts a coin with the caption "Working for money." The card also includes the business's address: 8 & 9 Fulton Street. The back of the card shows mucilage stains in the corners. [On June 12, 1870, Max Sinsheimer laid the cornerstone of the Jewish synagogue in Troy.]

This is one of a set of three trade cards advertising Max Sinsheimer's Millinery Establishment in Troy, New York. This particular card depicts coinage of the era and the caption "Begging for money." The card also includes the business's address: 8 & 9 Fulton Street. The front of the card features an illustration related to the caption, while the back shows some mucilage stains in the corners. [On June 12, 1870, Max Sinsheimer laid the cornerstone of the Jewish synagogue in Troy.]

This trade card for Mrs. D. Cohen's business features a design incorporating feathers and flowers. The imagery suggests the sale of women's fashion accessories or millinery. The card's style and color palette evoke the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. E. D. Klein as a retailer of Mme. Demorest's patterns. The front of the card features a predominantly red background adorned with a floral design. The back of the card displays the address: 8 S. Market Square. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card shows the address.

This trade card advertises the services of Mrs. E. Levy, specializing in the cleaning, dyeing, and curling of ostrich feathers. The card features a charming illustration depicting two young girls riding in a deer-drawn sleigh, creating a wintery scene. The image is likely meant to evoke feelings of elegance and sophistication, associated with the high-quality feather work offered by Mrs. Levy. The business address, 233 West Seventh Street, is clearly printed on the card along with a description of her services. The back of the card is blank. A note indicates the card was on display at a Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati during 2005 (AJA).

This trade card advertises the Philadelphia Button House, owned by S. Shoneman. The front of the card features a prominent display of the shop's name, "Philadelphia Button House," likely in a stylized font. A yellow rose is also depicted, possibly as a decorative element or a symbol of the business. The address, 101 S. 11th Street, is clearly printed. The back of the card contains a price list for buttons, providing a detailed catalog of various button types and their respective costs.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., purveyors of dress goods, located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man in Arabian attire. The style of the drawing is consistent with popular imagery of the late 19th century. The image is likely intended to be humorous but also employs stereotypical representations that reflect the racist attitudes of that era. The back of the card contains an advertisement; however, the details of the advertisement are not legible in the provided image. The back of the card is not blank.

This trade card advertises S. Levison, a retailer of dress goods. The front of the card (Image 1) shows an image of a storefront; the image is primarily in shades of brown and black; the text on the image is illegible. The address, 350 Main Street, is clearly visible at the top of the card. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

This trade card advertises Samuel Friedeman, a manufacturer and importer of flowers, feathers, and pattern bonnets. The front of the card displays the business name and a description of its wares: "MFG. & IMPORTERS OF FLOWERS & FEATHERS..PATTERN BONNETS A SPECIALTY." The address is clearly indicated below: 1 DIVISION STREET, CORNER OF CATHERINE STREET. The card's design is simple and elegant. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. 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.

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.

This trade card for William Loeb advertises men's furnishings. The front of the card depicts a whimsical illustration of a man sleeping soundly on a haystack. The style suggests a possibly rural or bucolic setting, contrasting with the urban address given at the bottom. The address printed below the image is "26 & 28 North Queen Street." The back of the card is blank.