Trade Card: Blessing & Bro., Photographic Apparatus and Supplies, Galveston, TexasThis trade card advertises Blessing & Bro., a photographic supply firm in Galveston, Texas. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a charming scene of puppies watching their mother kill a rat. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement for Blessing & Bro., listing their services including frames, albums, and photographic apparatus. The address, 117 Market Street, is visible on the front of the card.
Trade Card: J. R. Seligman & Co., General Merchandise, Galveston, TexasThis trade card, issued by J. R. Seligman & Co. of Galveston, Texas, is a cabinet card commemorating the nation's Semi-Centennial in 1876. The front of the card displays a photographic image of a collection of portraits of U.S. presidents. The style of photography suggests a studio portrait. The image is likely to be a selection of images of past presidents. The back of the card includes the business name, address (N.E. corner 21st & Market Street), and description: "Semi-Centennial Souvenir."