Subject: Women in advertising

Trade card depicting a girl among fruit on a branch. The card advertises a publisher and dealer located at 321 Broadway. Circa 1885. Found in Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7.

This trade card, one of three in the record, advertises Button's Raven Gloss Shoe Dressing. The front of the card depicts a stylishly dressed woman in a red hat and vest, adorned with a red flower on her chest. She is positioned in front of what appears to be McVicker's Theatre building on Madison Street in Chicago. The illustration is detailed and uses color to draw attention to the woman and her attire. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement listing various locations where Button's Raven Gloss Shoe Dressing could be purchased in numerous cities.

Trade card depicting a woman and a leaf. The reverse side is blank. The card indicates an address of 304 Lackawana Avenue. The card is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises L. Goldberg & Co.'s "The New Clothing House." The front of the card features a comical illustration of a woman; the back of the card is a full advertisement. The front image shows a woman in a humorous pose, likely related to clothing or fashion. The style of the illustration suggests it was created in the late 19th century. The back of the card contains the business name, address (537 Penn Ave., Reading, Pa.), and likely additional details about their clothing offerings.

This die-cut trade card for the Union Clothing Co. features a large, eye-catching image on the front: a beautiful woman's bust in a detailed illustration. The woman's image is framed in an elegant design, and is reminiscent of fashion illustrations of the late 19th century. Below the image, an instruction to the viewer is printed: "THE UNION ADVISES YOU TURN ME OVER." Turning the card over reveals a full advertisement on the back. This back advertisement is titled "RUINS OF THE SEASON" and provides the business's address: UNION CLOTHING STORE, 80 & 82 STATE STREET. The style and imagery suggest a connection to fashion trends and advertisements prevalent around the 1880s.

Trade card depicting a woman in a Chinese robe and holding a fan. The reverse side features a full advertisement for soaps and toiletries. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. Physical location: Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.