Subject: Owls

This trade card advertises Eppstein & Bach, purveyors of clothing and gents' furnishing goods, in Farmer City, Iowa. The front of the card features a striking image of an owl perched on a branch, set against a backdrop of a quarter moon and stars. The style suggests it was created sometime in the late 19th century. The illustration is likely related to "The Owl Shirt," which is advertised on the back of the card (the full advertisement is visible on the back). The back of the card is not blank; it contains a full advertisement for "The Owl Shirt."

This circular trade card, approximately 5.25 inches in diameter, advertises Herman Friedman's ready-made garments. The front of the card features an illustration of two owls perched on what appears to be musical notes; the text "Two Owl'd Beats" is visible near the image. Below the image, the business name, address, and type of goods sold are printed: Herman Friedman's, 39 Chicago St., Coldwater, Michigan. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of six trade cards in the record. The front of this trade card advertises L. Stern, a clothier located at 17 Canal Street in Lyons, New York. The card features a stylized illustration at the top depicting a man's face in profile wearing glasses and smoking a pipe. In the lower right corner is a drawing of an owl. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting "Three Owls" located at 211 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of the Joseph Figel Collection.