Subject: Women in art

This trade card advertises D. B. Solomon, a tobacconist. The front of the card showcases a delicate illustration of a woman's hand gently holding a basket overflowing with vibrant roses. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of elegance and refinement, possibly associating the shop with high-quality tobacco products. The back of the card features a comical saying; the exact wording is unclear from the available information. The address, 13 1/2 Church Street, is printed on the front.

This trade card advertises I. H. Brounstein's One Price Clothing & Merchant Tailoring House in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card showcases a delicate illustration of a woman's hand gently holding a flower-filled basket. The composition is visually appealing, with the basket's flowers providing a soft contrast to the hand. Below the image, the business's name, "I. H. Brounstein's," is prominently displayed. The address "13 & 15 North Salina St." is included along with the business description, "ONE PRICE CLOTHONG & MERCHANT TAILORING HOUSE." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. V. Leon's Five Cent Auction House in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a bust of a woman, likely an allegorical figure representing either prosperity or abundance, given the context of an auction house.  The image is predominantly in shades of sepia. Below the illustration, the text indicates the business name, "FIVE CENT AUCTION HOUSE," and the address: 36 & 37 Fourth Street, between Market & Mission. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Newman & Freud, a millinery shop located at 1026 & 1027 Stockton St., San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a charming pastoral scene: a woman in a field, singing to a group of cows. The woman is dressed in what seems to be period attire, suggesting the card's age. The style is evocative of a bucolic and somewhat sentimental aesthetic typical of late 19th-century advertising. The back of the card is blank except for the firm's stamped name.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Crawford, clothing merchants located in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a woman tending her garden. She is depicted in a long dress, and several flowers and plants surround her, suggesting a cultivated and idyllic setting. The image is likely intended to convey a sense of elegance and refinement, aligning with the clothing business. The business name, "ROSENBAUM & CRAWFORD," is prominently displayed at the top of the card in a clear and simple font, and their address ("COR. MAIN & SAN JOAQUIN STREETS") is provided below. The back of the card is blank.