Subject: Windmills

This trade card advertises J. Samuels & Co., clothiers located at 23 Colony Street in Meriden, Connecticut. The card features a close-up illustration of a windmill. The windmill is prominently displayed, emphasizing its presence as a prominent landmark in the city. The background is not depicted, but it is possible the card was printed in red, black, and gold. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Jas. Rothschild's business, known as "Scott's Old Stand," features a windmill on the front. The back of the card contains a full advertisement with the business's address: 477 Eighth Ave. The imagery suggests a potentially rural or quaint aesthetic, possibly contrasting with the urban location in New York City. The style of the illustration on the front is suggestive of late 19th-century design, consistent with the circa 1885 dating. The back of the card is not blank; it displays the full advertisement.