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Subject: Flowers


Die-cut of a Ship with Flowers Die-cut of a Ship with Flowers

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

Die-Cut Trade Card: Boy with Flowers Die-Cut Trade Card: Boy with Flowers

Die-cut trade card depicting a boy offering flowers to a girl. Issued by Rosenbloom Bros. circa 1881. The card's design suggests a mercantile context, likely used for advertising or promotional purposes. Geographic location is inferred as Syracuse, New York, based on the donor's collection.

Trade Card Depicting a Woman Picking Flowers Trade Card Depicting a Woman Picking Flowers

A trade card depicting a woman picking flowers. The card is part of Volume 28, Page 2 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The image is circa 1885 and relates to mercantile activities. The card's location is Syracuse, New York, based on the archival collection's geographic metadata.

Trade Card Depicting a Woman Picking Flowers Trade Card Depicting a Woman Picking Flowers

A trade card, circa 1885, depicting a woman picking flowers. The card is part of Volume 28, Page 2 of the collection Arc.MS.56. The image is currently unavailable. The card's subject matter suggests a possible connection to the mercantile trade, although further context is needed. The card is associated with I. H. Brounstein.

Trade Card for Eugene Weiss, Florist Trade Card for Eugene Weiss, Florist

This trade card advertises the business of Eugene Weiss, a florist located at the southeast corner of 8th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a vase filled with flowers, with leaves and stems emerging from the vase in a stylized manner. The image is a simple, yet effective representation of a florist's business. The card is printed on thick, textured paper, and the image appears to be in black and white.

Trade Card for R. Ballerstein & Co. Trade Card for R. Ballerstein & Co.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., a business located at 860 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is die-cut and features a basket of flowers on a dark background. The basket contains a variety of flowers, including roses, lilies, and carnations. The flowers are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, with the basket in the center of the card.

Trade Card for Rosenbloom's Trade Card for Rosenbloom's

The front of the card features a young girl, with dark curly hair, in a white dress, holding a bouquet of pink flowers in front of her. The girl is looking at the viewer. The background includes a blue sky with clouds and greenery. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Wiener Brothers, Morning Glories Trade Card for Wiener Brothers, Morning Glories

This trade card advertises Wiener Brothers, a purveyor of Morning Glories, located at 1227 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a vibrant image of morning glories, a type of flower, showcasing the business's name. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. It is a colorful illustration in the style of a woodblock print.

Trade Card: 13 South Second Street, Troy, New York Trade Card: 13 South Second Street, Troy, New York

Trade card depicting a cream-colored vase with birds and sprigs of flowers, and a girl in a circle on one side of the vase. The card is folded. The address 13 South Second Street is printed on the card. The card dates from January 1, 1882. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 10.

Trade Card: 14 to 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut Trade Card: 14 to 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a young woman with flowers on her dress. The card features a gold border with pink dots inside a silver border. The address 14 to 18 Asylum Street is prominently displayed. The card's imagery suggests a mercantile business, likely located in Hartford, Connecticut, given the address.

Trade Card: 161 Federal Street, circa 1885 Trade Card: 161 Federal Street, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a lily flower on a stem. The address 161 Federal Street is visible. The card is part of a collection of trade cards related to mercantile activities. The card dates from circa 1885. This item is from Arc.MS.56, Volume 10, Page 19.

Trade Card: 264 1/2 Bowery, New York City Trade Card: 264 1/2 Bowery, New York City

Trade card depicting an address at 264 1/2 Bowery between Prince and Houston Streets in New York City. The back of the card is blank. The card is dated circa 1885 and is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 7. The card features a depiction of flowers.

Trade Card: 384 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, New York Trade Card: 384 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

Trade card depicting a basket of pink and white flowers. The address 384 Myrtle Avenue, near Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, New York is visible; however, a number is overwritten. The card is part of a larger collection of materials dating from circa 1885. The card suggests a mercantile business at this address.

Trade Card: 702 Penn Avenue, Circa 1885 Trade Card: 702 Penn Avenue, Circa 1885

A trade card depicting white and yellow flowers. The card indicates an address of 702 Penn Avenue. The card dates from circa 1885 and is part of the Rosenbaum Collection. The card is categorized as a trade card related to mercantile activities.

Trade Card: 708 Broadway, New York City, circa 1885 Trade Card: 708 Broadway, New York City, circa 1885

Trade card depicting roses in a vase (pink, white, and red) at 708 Broadway, New York City. The card is part of a larger collection of materials and is included in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 10. The card dates from circa 1885. The subject is mercantile.

Trade Card: 817 Sixth Avenue, New York City Trade Card: 817 Sixth Avenue, New York City

Trade card depicting flowers on yellow silk. The address 817 Sixth Avenue, between 46th and 47th Streets, New York City is prominently featured. The card is part of a larger collection of trade cards and dates to circa 1885. The card's imagery suggests a business related to the sale of flowers or silk goods.

Trade Card: Astrich Bros., Lancaster Bazaar, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Trade Card: Astrich Bros., Lancaster Bazaar, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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.

Trade Card: Dark Shoe, Yellow Rose Trade Card: Dark Shoe, Yellow Rose

One of two trade cards depicting a dark shoe and a yellow rose. The card dates from circa 1885. The item is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out of Series (OOS) collection, Box 2, Folder 17.

Trade Card: Easter Baskets and Eggs, Eight Avenue and 24th Streets, circa 1885 Trade Card: Easter Baskets and Eggs, Eight Avenue and 24th Streets, circa 1885

Trade card depicting Easter baskets and eggs. The card indicates a business location at Eight Avenue and 24th Streets. The imagery includes a flower head shape resembling a sunflower. The card is part of a larger collection of manuscripts and mixed materials, specifically trade cards. The card dates from circa 1885. The card's physical location is Arc.MS.56, Volume 19, Page 37.

Trade Card: Morris Lewi & Bro., Clothiers, Albany, New York Trade Card: Morris Lewi & Bro., Clothiers, Albany, New York

This trade card advertises Morris Lewi & Bro., clothiers located at 82 Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card is predominantly adorned with a floral design, featuring a variety of flowers and possibly leaves. The style of the floral illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for Morris Lewi & Bro., including their address. The back of the card is not blank.

Trade Card: Nathan's Flowers, New York City Trade Card: Nathan's Flowers, New York City

This trade card advertises Nathan's, a flower shop in New York City. The front of the card showcases an advertisement for reduced stock bargains on flowers for July and August. The address is clearly printed as 229 Sixth Ave., corner of 15th Street. The design is simple and text-focused, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in the record, but it is not described.

Trade Card: Novelty Clothing House of New York, 1397 3rd Ave Trade Card: Novelty Clothing House of New York, 1397 3rd Ave

This trade card advertises the Novelty Clothing House of New York. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of a basket overflowing with white flowers. The back of the card displays the full advertisement, which includes the business's name, address (1397 3rd Ave, bet. 79th & 80th Streets), and a simple, elegant design.

Trade Card: P. Fleischner & Co., Lilies, Philadelphia Trade Card: P. Fleischner & Co., Lilies, Philadelphia

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a business described as "The Leading and Popular House." The front of the card features the business's address, 208 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, and the name of their product, "Lilies." The text is elegant and the overall design suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. Note: The card's description mentions other cards from individuals who purchased their stand; this may suggest a market or fair context for this business.

Trade Card: Rosenbloom, S. & Sons Trade Card: Rosenbloom, S. & Sons

A trade card depicting two colorful birds on a branch with morning glories and a post office building. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the Rosenbloom, S. & Sons collection. This trade card is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 31, Page 7.

Trade Card: S. Rosenbloom & Son, Clothiers, Syracuse, New York Trade Card: S. Rosenbloom & Son, Clothiers, Syracuse, New York

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, clothiers. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a horse-drawn cart overflowing with flowers, suggesting a sense of abundance and freshness, likely symbolizing the quality and variety of clothing offered by the store. In the background, a portion of a building, possibly a post office, is visible. The architectural style of the background building and the overall aesthetic suggest the card dates from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Samuel Friedeman, Manufacturer and Importer of Flowers, Feathers, and Pattern Bonnets, New York City Trade Card: Samuel Friedeman, Manufacturer and Importer of Flowers, Feathers, and Pattern Bonnets, New York City

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.

Trade Card: Shoe with Roses Trade Card: Shoe with Roses

Trade card depicting a shoe with roses. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection. The card's subject relates to the mercantile trade.

Trade Card: White Flower in a Blue Bowl; Broadway, circa 1885 Trade Card: White Flower in a Blue Bowl; Broadway, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a white flower in a blue bowl, with the word 'Broadway' visible. The card is part of the Kallenberg Collection and dates from circa 1885. The card's geographic context suggests a connection to Broadway, likely in New York City, given the collection's provenance. The image is not currently available.