Subject: Swine

Trade card depicting a hand with a pig on each finger. The reverse of the card is blank. The card is associated with the address 211 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, and dates from circa 1885. The card is part of the Joseph Figel Collection.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., purveyors of paper products. The front of the card depicts a whimsical illustration of a boy attempting to steal a pig. The scene is lighthearted and comical, suggesting the playful nature of the business. The style of illustration, combined with the color palette (as seen in the available image), places this piece in the late 19th century, consistent with the estimated date. The business's address, 1026 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, is prominently displayed on the card. The back of the card is blank.