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Trade Card - Bronner & Co., Hartford, Connecticut; New York, New York, circa 1885Trade Card - Bronner & Co., Hartford, Connecticut; New York, New York, circa 1885

This trade card for Bronner & Co., clothiers, advertises various men's and children's apparel, including P.D. Alpaca Coats, all-wool Cassimere Suits, Childrens' Shirt Waists, and Suits, with prices ranging from 20c to $9.00. The verso provides the business addresses in Hartford, CT, and New York, NY. The recto features a colorful illustration divided into two sections: on the left, a young mail carrier in a red cap and striped pants holds a letter, with "POSTE ITALIANE" (Italian Post) above and below; on the right, a map of Italy shows various regions and cities, along with an Italian shield and a scenic depiction of Venice with gondolas. The card utilizes a combination of vibrant illustrations and clear textual advertising.

Trade card - Bronner & Co., Hartford, CT; New York, NY, 1885 circaTrade card - Bronner & Co., Hartford, CT; New York, NY, 1885 circa

This trade card for Bronner & Co. features a colorful chromolithographed image on the front depicting a young boy dressed as a Russian mail carrier, holding an envelope. To his right is a map of Russia with various cities marked, and below, a scene of a sleigh being pulled by horses through snow, alongside a coat of arms. The verso advertises clothing items available from Bronner & Co., listing "Mens' P. D. Alpaca Coats" for 25 cents, "all-wool Cassimere Suits" ranging from $5.50 to $9.00, "Childrens' Shirt Waists" for 20 cents, and "Suits" for $2.50. The card encourages potential customers to "EXAMINE OUR STOCK Before purchasing elsewhere." The text is printed in various sans-serif and serif fonts, clearly displaying the business name and its two locations.

Trade Card for S. I. Freeman's Clothing BazaarTrade Card for S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a woman. The back of the card contains additional advertising information.