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Newspaper - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, New York, New York, September 12, 1891Newspaper - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, New York, New York, September 12, 1891

This issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated September 12, 1891, features numerous illustrations and articles documenting current events and social life. Key illustrations include a full-page print by J. Durkin titled 'Market Night in the Jewish Quarter of New York,' a panoramic view of a disastrous fire in Jacksonville, Florida, and illustrations of a train accident at Bostian Bridge in North Carolina. Other visual content includes scenes of people returning from summer vacation, portraits of jockeys and racing scenes, women bicycling, and various other topics of interest common to illustrated newspapers of the period. The masthead features ornate Victorian-style lettering with an illustration of the U.S. Capitol building. 3.

Trade Card - L. Salomon's, Norwich, Conn., circa 1880Trade Card - L. Salomon's, Norwich, Conn., circa 1880

This trade card advertises Men's Blue Flannel Suits for $4 from L. Salomon's, located at 29 Shetucket Street, Norwich, Conn. The card features an illustration on one side depicting a jockey on a racehorse, actively galloping on a track with a grandstand in the background. The text on the reverse side is presented in a bold, Victorian-style serif typeface with ornate details.

Trade Card: Max Stadler & Co., Clothiers, New York, New YorkTrade Card: Max Stadler & Co., Clothiers, New York, New York

This trade card, advertising Max Stadler & Co., depicts a comical horse race scene. The illustration is done in black and white and shows horses and jockeys in a humorous, slightly chaotic race. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The card includes the company's address: 565 & 567 Broadway, cor. Prince Street, New York. The front of the card features the illustration and address. The back of the card is not blank and displays an advertisement for a removal sale.