A trade card for Ben. Wisebart, advertised as "The Wide Awake Clothier," located at 366 Larimer St., Denver, Colorado, circa 1885. The card features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a winking child holding a winking bulldog, with the phrase "TRY ME." The text for the business name and address is set in a stylized, period-appropriate typeface. 3.
Subject: Humorous illustration
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This trade card advertises Charles Feder, a leading clothier located at 217 & 219 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1885. The colorful illustration on the card depicts a humorous scene inside a clothing store: a man (presumably a tailor or proprietor) helps a young boy try on a new suit, while an older man looks on with a smile, and a woman seated to the right, holding an umbrella, watches with an expression of surprise. The tagline below the image reads, "WHY JOHNNY I HARDLY KNOW YOU." The card features typical late 19th-century lithographic artwork with a detailed interior showing shelves of hats and clothing. The reverse side of the card is blank. **3.
This trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting in Gilroy, Cal., features a humorous illustration. The image depicts a portly man with spectacles and a cap, raising a mug and exclaiming, "Vell, here is to mine Healt, Long may I live and prosper!" The word "BEER" is faintly visible in the background. The card is bordered by a simple, repeating geometric pattern at the bottom. 3.
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