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Trade Card - H. J. Radin, Clothier and Haberdasher, Carthage, N. Y.Trade Card - H. J. Radin, Clothier and Haberdasher, Carthage, N. Y.

This is a colorful trade card advertising H. J. Radin, a clothier and haberdasher in Carthage, N. Y. The card features a lithographic image of a young boy dressed in a blue sailor-style suit and hat, standing in water with sailboats and a red beach umbrella visible in the background. The boy is framed by wheat stalks and pink flowers. The text "Compliments of H. J. RADIN, CLOTHIER AND HABERDASHER, CARTHAGE, N. Y." is printed at the top of the card. The visual style and imagery are typical of late 19th-century advertising, designed to be visually appealing and evoke a sense of wholesome charm.

Trade Card for S. Bornstein, ClothierTrade Card for S. Bornstein, Clothier

This trade card advertises the clothing business of S. Bornstein in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features two young boys dressed in sailor outfits. They are standing on either side of a sailboat. The background contains a blue sky, white clouds, and a blue body of water. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a listing for Fearey's Protection Toe Albany Shoes.

Trade Card: Joseph Wineburgh & Son, Clock and Watchmakers, Utica, New YorkTrade Card: Joseph Wineburgh & Son, Clock and Watchmakers, Utica, New York

This trade card, shaped like a keystone, advertises Joseph Wineburgh & Son, clock and watchmakers. The front of the card features a sailor standing on a keystone. Below the image, the text reads "32 Genesee St." and highlights "Boss & Keystone Cases" as a specialty. The back of the card is blank. The card's design and imagery strongly suggest the late 19th or early 20th century.