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Die-cut of a Ship with FlowersDie-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 FlowersDie-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 - A. L. Lessner & Co., Springfield, Ohio, undatedTrade card - A. L. Lessner & Co., Springfield, Ohio, undated

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

Trade Card - Brosnan Bros., Chicago, IL / Minneapolis, MN, 1885Trade Card - Brosnan Bros., Chicago, IL / Minneapolis, MN, 1885

This colorful trade card advertises Brosnan Bros., a retailer specializing in Boots, Shoes & Slippers. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a red slipper overflowing with purple and white flowers and green foliage, tied with a pink bow, alongside the text "Compliments of Brosnan Bros. 200 Milwaukee Ave." The reverse side provides further details, inviting attention to their "complete New Line of BOOTS, SHOES & SLIPPERS" at "FINEST GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES," listing multiple store locations including 200 Milwaukee Ave. & 171 N. Halsted St. in Chicago, and 110 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The text on the reverse uses decorative asterisks between words.

Trade Card - Brylawski, Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1885Trade Card - Brylawski, Baltimore, Maryland, circa 1885

This trade card advertises Brylawski, a business located at 60 Lexington Street in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in silks, laces, embroideries, and other related goods, dating from approximately 1885. The card features a vibrant illustration of a hummingbird hovering over a bouquet of red roses and ferns, set within a decorative border. The business name and product descriptions are presented on an ornate banner, characteristic of Victorian-era graphic design. **3.

Trade card - Fleishman Bros., Pittsburgh, PA, Circa 1885Trade card - Fleishman Bros., Pittsburgh, PA, Circa 1885

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a business specializing in trimmings, millinery, and fancy goods, located at No. 92 Market Street in Pittsburgh, PA. The card notes that "KID GLOVES A SPECIALTY." The visual features include a vibrant chromolithographic illustration of blue and white flowers with green foliage surrounding a central rectangular panel that contains the business information in ornate text. This decorative style is typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

Trade Card - H. J. Radin, Carthage, N. Y., circa 1885Trade Card - H. J. Radin, Carthage, N. Y., circa 1885

This trade card advertises H. J. Radin, a dealer in Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods located in Carthage, N. Y. The card features a decorative illustration of a young woman in a long dress and bonnet, holding a basket of flowers and an umbrella, set in a pastoral landscape with hills and a house in the background. The business information is presented in a red rectangular frame on the right side of the card. The overall style is typical of late 19th-century chromolithographed advertising. 3.

Trade Card - H. N. Harbach, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1885Trade Card - H. N. Harbach, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1885

A trade card for H. N. Harbach, a business specializing in picture frames, located at 807 Filbert Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. The card features a decorative image of a hand holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, with ornate Victorian-style lettering used for the business name and address. 3.

Trade Card - J. B. Libirman, Syracuse, N. Y.Trade Card - J. B. Libirman, Syracuse, N. Y.

A trade card for J. B. Libirman, advertising jewelry, watches, spectacles, and fancy goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware, located in Syracuse, N. Y. The card features an illustration of a boy dressed in Spanish attire, wearing a hat and a patterned suit, standing beside a cluster of flowers. The text for the products and location is vertically oriented. The reverse side of the card is blank. 3.

Trade Card - J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1885Trade Card - J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, Cleveland, Ohio, circa 1885

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises John Kelly's Fine Shoes, which were exclusively sold at J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a decorative boot, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements, lush vines, and a butterfly, all set against a warm, patterned background. The text "John Kelly's Fine Shoes, Rochester, N.Y." is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso of the card provides details for J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, located at 565 Pearl Street in Cleveland, Ohio, presenting the information in bold, block-style lettering. **3.

Trade Card - J. Winter & Co., Louisville, KY, 1885Trade Card - J. Winter & Co., Louisville, KY, 1885

This trade card advertises J. Winter & Co., a clothing business located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a Merchant Tailor Department and "Ready Made Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing," emphasizing their variety, quality, and low prices. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration within a decorative frame, depicting a swallow in flight against a sky, surrounded by white flowers, berries, and foliage, typical of late 19th-century chromolithography. The reverse side provides additional promotional text in varied typography. **3.

Trade Card - L. Aronson's Revolution Store, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1885 (circa)Trade Card - L. Aronson's Revolution Store, Cedar Rapids, IA, 1885 (circa)

This is a promotional trade card for L. Aronson's Revolution Store, located at 33 First Avenue and 6 Second Street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card is die-cut in an irregular, fan-like shape, featuring a colorful illustration of a bouquet of various flowers and a blue ribbon embellishment on the left side, suggestive of a handle or decorative flourish. The business name and address are printed in a stylized font on a light background with a radial sunburst pattern. The verso of the card is blank.

Trade Card - L. Aronson's Revolution Store, Cedar Rapids, IA, Circa 1885Trade Card - L. Aronson's Revolution Store, Cedar Rapids, IA, Circa 1885

This die-cut trade card, dating to circa 1885, advertises L. Aronson's Revolution Store located at No. 33 First Avenue and No. 6 Second Street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card features a colorful chromolithograph illustration of a bouquet of purple violets and a white flower, tied with a prominent red ribbon on the left side. The business information is printed over a fan-like background texture, with the text stating "COMPLIMENTS OF L. ARONSON'S Revolution Store." 3.

Trade Card - L. Loupe, Gilroy, CA, circa 1885Trade Card - L. Loupe, Gilroy, CA, circa 1885

A trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes, located in Gilroy, California. The card features a \"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year\" greeting. Visually, the card is decorated with a large, ornate red carnation and green foliage, typical of period holiday advertising. The verso is blank. 3.

Trade Card - Lustro Company, New York; San Francisco, Circa 1885Trade Card - Lustro Company, New York; San Francisco, Circa 1885

This trade card advertises Lustro, a nickel and silver cleaner, manufactured by the Lustro Company. The front features a colorful illustration of flowers, likely anemones or violets, against a brown background, bordered by a decorative frame, and prominently displays the product name “LUSTRO” and its slogan, “Is the only reliable Nickel and Silver Cleaner in the World.” The verso provides “THREE REASONS WHY LUSTRO SHOULD BE USED IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD,” detailing its cleaning properties and endorsements. It lists the Lustro Company’s address at 171 Duane Street, New York, with Fred W. Gardner as President and John T. Brown as Treasurer. The card also identifies H. K. & F. B. Thurber & Co. as agents. A purple stamp on the verso indicates “FEINBERG & WINTER PACIFIC COAST AGENTS 5 Front Street, San Francisco, Ca.” The card exemplifies ornate Victorian-style advertising with its detailed illustrations and promotional text. 3.

Trade card - M. Lipsky, Rochester, N. Y.; Palmyra, N. Y., Circa 1885Trade card - M. Lipsky, Rochester, N. Y.; Palmyra, N. Y., Circa 1885

This trade card for M. Lipsky advertises "Ready Made Clothing AND Gents' Furnisher" with "Custom Work a Specialty." The business is located at 96 Andrew St. Bridge, Rochester, N. Y., and also in Palmyra, N. Y. The front of the card features a vibrant color illustration of a robin perched on a branch, surrounded by berries and flowers, with the text "COMPLIMENTS OF M. LIPSKY" above the business details. The verso is blank.

Trade Card - M. Rosenthal, New York, circa 1885Trade Card - M. Rosenthal, New York, circa 1885

A vibrant color lithograph trade card for M. Rosenthal Fine Shoes, located at 375 Eighth Avenue, near 29th Street, New York. The card features an idyllic scene with a young girl in a white dress and blue sash playing with a rabbit in a spring landscape filled with colorful flowers, including crocuses and lilies, and a woven basket. A house is visible in the background on the left. The text "Compliments of M. Rosenthal FINE SHOES, 375 Eighth Avenue, Near 29th Street, NEW YORK" is presented with decorative typography typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

Trade Card - Mrs. Max Weyl, Washington, D.C., circa 1885Trade Card - Mrs. Max Weyl, Washington, D.C., circa 1885

A trade card for Mrs. Max Weyl's business, offering Fancy Goods and Worsteds, located at 712 7th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a two-tone illustration (red/orange and grey) depicting a young woman wearing an elaborate, whimsical hat, holding a small bouquet of flowers, and seated on a tree stump in a stylized natural setting. The business name and address are printed in the upper left corner. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card - Parisian Cloak and Suit Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, circa 1885Trade Card - Parisian Cloak and Suit Co., Lancaster, Pennsylvania, circa 1885

This trade card advertises the Parisian Cloak and Suit Co., also known as Mayer & Simon, located at 26 East King Street. The business served as headquarters for spring capes, jackets, suits, silk, and fancy waists, promising customers savings of $1.00 to $5.00 on each garment. The card features decorative text with a call to "LOOK FOR THE LARGE WHITE SIGN." The recto of the card depicts a colorful illustration of two children in a garden setting, one holding a shovel and the other offering flowers, with a bouquet of pink roses at the top, characteristic of ornate Victorian-era trade card designs.

Trade Card - S. Vorenberg & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1885Trade Card - S. Vorenberg & Co., Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1885

This trade card advertises S. Vorenberg & Co., offering Gents' Fine Clothing and Furnishing Goods in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an illustration of a young girl in a hat and dress, holding a tall flower stalk, standing in a field of sunflowers and other plants. The artwork is rendered in blue and gold tones. The company's address, 67 Washington Street, cor. Hanover Street, Boston, is prominently displayed. The bottom of the card includes a small print mark for "HUB LITHO. CO., 4001."

Trade Card - Stern & Sonneborn, Paterson, N. J., undatedTrade Card - Stern & Sonneborn, Paterson, N. J., undated

A decorative trade card for Stern & Sonneborn, a clothing business in Paterson, N. J. The front features a colorful illustration of a young girl with curly hair and a red headband, enclosed in an ornate circular border, surrounded by a bouquet of red and yellow pansies tied with a blue ribbon. The business name and address, "217 & 219 Main St., PATERSON, N. J.," are printed below. The reverse side is an advertisement announcing a "FALL OPENING!" with a "Great assortment of the Latest Styles in Men's, Youth's, Boys' & Children's CLOTHING" and a "new stock of FALL AND WINTER OVERCOATS." It also states that Stern & Sonneborn are "Successors to CHARLES FEDER." The card exhibits visual features typical of late 19th-century advertising, including a colorful lithographic image and detailed text. 3.

Trade card - Stone's Bazaar, Hartford, Conn., circa 1885Trade card - Stone's Bazaar, Hartford, Conn., circa 1885

This trade card advertises Stone's Bazaar, located at 99 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. The card promotes a wide variety of goods including dolls, doll heads and bodies, toys, games, croquet sets, sleds, carriages, wagons, carts, stationery, blank books, ink, picture books, baskets, traveling bags, Russia and Turkey pocket books, and shawl straps. Stone's Bazaar claims to have the largest assortment of Fancy Goods in the state. The card features a decorative illustration of a large pink rose with green leaves and a smaller white daisy in the foreground. The verso is blank. 3.

Trade Card - W. Silverberg, Brooklyn, 1880Trade Card - W. Silverberg, Brooklyn, 1880

A trade card for W. Silverberg, an importer of French Millinery, located at 487 Fulton St., Brooklyn. The card features a colorful illustration of a hand holding a bouquet of white daisies. The business name and address are presented in clear typography.

Trade Card - Wiel & Katzenberg, Baltimore, circa 1885Trade Card - Wiel & Katzenberg, Baltimore, circa 1885

This trade card advertises Wiel & Katzenberg, a business offering fancy groceries, teas, and coffees located at the corner of Baltimore and Greene Streets in Baltimore. The front of the card features a chromolithographic illustration of a young girl in a red bonnet picking purple flowers in a field. The reverse is blank. The card serves as an advertisement for their grocery business. 3.

Trade Card Depicting a Woman Picking FlowersTrade 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 Depicting a Woman Picking FlowersTrade 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 for Eugene Weiss, FloristTrade 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'sTrade 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 GloriesTrade 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 YorkTrade 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, ConnecticutTrade 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 1885Trade 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: 215 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, New YorkTrade Card: 215 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, New York

Trade card depicting two boys, one in blue and one in brown, standing among flowers. The card indicates a business located at 215 Columbia Street between Union and Sackett Streets, and Summit and Willoughby Streets, in Brooklyn, New York. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: 264 1/2 Bowery, New York CityTrade 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 YorkTrade 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 1885Trade 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 1885Trade 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 CityTrade 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, PennsylvaniaTrade 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 RoseTrade 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 1885Trade 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 YorkTrade 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 CityTrade 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 AveTrade 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, PhiladelphiaTrade 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. & SonsTrade 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 YorkTrade 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 CityTrade 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 RosesTrade 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 1885Trade 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.