Subject: Flowers in art

This calling card, likely used for social or professional visits, features a script-style design with floral elements. The primary visual element is a decorative arrangement of flowers, executed in a style suggestive of late 19th- or early 20th-century aesthetics. The text on the card is in a cursive script font, which would have been a common choice for such cards in the timeframe. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a woman's hand and roses. The back of the card is blank. The card likely comes from a business located at 230 North Street, circa 1885. Geographic location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises A. W. Neumann's business located at 297 Pearl Street in New York City. The front of the card features a depiction of flowers and a hummingbird, suggesting the sale of floral-themed items or perhaps decorative goods. The back of the card functions as a stock card for "poor man's dye." The illustration style and color palette of the card suggest it is from the late 19th century, in line with the provided date of circa 1885.

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 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 E. Stern, offering ladies' and gents' custom clothing. The front of the card features a drawing of a vase of flowers, a common decorative element in trade cards of this era. Below the floral illustration, the text states the business name and services offered: "LADIES & GENTS CUSTOM WORK." The address, 333 Market Street, is also clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ed. Goldberg, a clothier in Canton, Ohio. The front of the card features a design incorporating flowers and butterflies, likely done in a style common in the late 19th century. The card's visual style is consistent with the decorative aesthetic of trade cards from that era. The business name and address, S.E. Corner of Market & Tuscarawas Streets, Canton, Ohio, are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for H. Ohrmann Millinery, located at 307 South Broadway, New York, New York. The card depicts a child holding a lily. Circa 1885. From the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

This trade card for H. Wurtzburger & Son features a prominent image of pink roses on the front. Below the floral illustration, the business's address is clearly printed: 149 N. Gay Street, next to Old Town Bank, Baltimore. The text is simple and elegant, typical of late 19th-century advertising. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a girl holding ducks and wearing a hat adorned with flowers. It advertises Charles L. Jacoby, successor to W. H. Jacoby & Son, located at 250 & 253 Nicolet Avenue. The card is dated circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out of Scope collection at Binder 1, Page 7.

This trade card advertises L. L. Adler's dry goods store located at 290 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features a stylized red rose and leaves. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement, proclaiming "Low Prices Our Motto." The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a dry goods store located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a basket overflowing with white flowers. The text on the card prominently displays "Fleischner's Old Stand" and the address "208 N. 8th St." The use of flowers suggests a focus on elegance and quality merchandise. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, from the S. Joseph clothing store in East Palestine, Ohio, features a prominent image of red roses on the front. The back of the card is blank. The image suggests a focus on elegance and possibly higher-end clothing, although further details about the business or the specific items sold are not present on the card itself.

This trade card features a charming illustration of a baby holding a single, large red rose. The baby is depicted in a sweet and innocent manner, with soft features and rosy cheeks. The image is likely a symbolic representation of beauty, purity, or innocence. The rose itself is prominent, depicted with detailed petals and vibrant red color. Below the image, the business name "SHAW & CALLISCH" is clearly printed. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinhart, Goldsmith & Co.'s I X L Store in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a vase of flowers, possibly indicating the store's offerings of fine goods or jewelry. Below the illustration, the business name, "Steinhart, Goldsmith & Co." is prominently displayed, along with the store's designation, "I X L Store," and its address: 178 Eldorado Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Wichmann & Kallusch, Merchant Tailors, features a charming illustration of flowers on the front. Below the floral design, the text indicates the business's name, "Merchant Tailors," and address: 23 South Avenue, Rochester, NY. The back of the card is blank. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin.