Subject: Perfumes

Billhead from Em. Meyer & Co., sole agents for E. Pinaud in the United States, dated May 3, 1884. The billhead lists addresses in New York, New York and New London, Connecticut.

This die-cut trade card for Leopold Levy perfumes features an interactive element: a rotating straw hat on a young girl's head, which reveals either a crying face with the text "PAPA LOST MY POODLE." or a happy face with "I FOUND HIM." The card advertises "The 'Wenck' Perfumes" from Leopold Levy at 24 New Church St., N. Y. The bottom portion of the card notes, "PAT APPLIED FOR & REGISTERED BY JOS. KOEHLER, N.Y. 1882." The card uses lithographic printing with vibrant colors.

This trade card advertises Armant's Perfumes, sold by Herman Loeb & Co. in New York. The front of the card features a red flower with a daisy inside and a sprig of flowers. The card has a white border. The back of the card is full of advertising text.

This is a national trade card advertising W. J. Austen & Co.'s Forest Flower Cologne. The card features a young woman with blonde curls wearing a straw hat. The illustration is set against a green backdrop. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the cologne. [The card was printed by C. Ulrich & Son. Ulrich, a Jewish merchant, operated a wholesale and retail dry goods store in Oswego, New York, in the late 19th century. He also printed trade cards, likely for other businesses in the area, as well as for his own products].

This trade card advertises Armant's Perfumes, distributed by Herman Loeb & Co. The front of the card is black with a prominent white rose illustration. The text 'Armant's Perfumes...Herman Loeb & Co.; NYC' is visible. The back of the card contains additional advertising, though the specifics are not detailed in the provided information.

Trade card advertising Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, a perfume manufactured by W. J. Austen & Co. of Oswego, New York. The card features the logo for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne and indicates that it is sold by M. Cohen, a men's clothing merchant in Louisville, Kentucky. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Ed. Pinaud's Perfumery, located at 37 Blvd. de Strasbourg, Paris. The card features illustrations of a boy in an adult costume proposing and a boy in an adult costume as a soldier walking with a girl. Published in New York, New York, circa 1885. Associated with Henry Dreyfus.

This trade card advertises Henry Dreyfus, a retailer of Ed. Pinaud's Perfumery. The front of the card showcases a woman holding a fan with the words "Bouton d'Or" visible. The image suggests elegance and sophistication, typical of perfume advertising in the late 19th century. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Ed. Pinaud's Perfumery including their address: 6 Cortland St., New York, and a calendar for the month of June. The style and imagery suggest a production date consistent with the 1881 date provided.

A black trade card advertising the perfumes of Herman Loeb & Co. The card features an illustration of birds in a nest in a dogwood tree. It indicates that the company operates in both Paris, France and New York City, New York, United States. Circa 1885.

Black trade card advertising Herman Loeb & Co., purveyors of perfumes. The card features a white rose and text indicating locations in New York City and Paris. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Hirsh & Brother's One Price Clothing House and W. J. Austen & Co.'s Austen Forest Cologne. The card features advertisements for both businesses. The front advertises Austen Forest Cologne, while the back features a full advertisement for Hirsh & Brother's grand opening on May 2nd, highlighting their renovated space and offerings of clothing and novelties. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Kimmel, Jos. & Co., located at the corner of Penn Avenue and 9th Street. The advertisement mentions services such as street sweeping by a ragged boy, medicated perfume, and Skin Success soap. The card is dated January 1, 1882. This is one of two cards in the set. The card is part of the O collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card advertising Lanman & Kemp's Florida Water. The card features an image of a baby in a pond with roses. Published sometime before 1900. Found within Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 18.

Trade card depicting an angel with a blue butterfly, a red rose, and a branch of leaves. The reverse side features a full advertisement for Meisel & Co. perfumes. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17.

Trade card advertising Austen Forest Flower Cologne. Depicts a barefoot girl with a basket of blue flowers and a scarf on her head. The card lists the address as 352 No. Broadway, opposite the American Hotel, Saratoga Springs, New York. Circa 1885.