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Title:
I. Kratzenstein, etc.
Description:
Advertisement for I. Kratzenstein, Dealer in Notions, Trimmings, etc. This is the only card in the collection for this business, but not the only card for this artist. See bmcad070444001 (Isaac Nusbaum, Fine Woolen Goods) was also designed by Geo M. Hayes. Card with illustration of two cats cuddling in a chair, and another cat watching from behind a pail. Its caption reads: “Jealousy.”
Date:
1881
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
E.G. Burrows', Youths', Boys' and Childrens' Fine Clothing
Title:
E.G. Burrows', Youths', Boys' and Childrens' Fine Clothing
Description:
Advertisement for E.G. Burrows', Youths', Boys' and Childrens' Fine Clothing. Three illustrations with three boys in different outfits. Text above images state "What makes children look so queer? Why do they awkward appear? The reason is, they are arrayed in clothing that is made badly"
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Boston & Meriden Clothing Co. Grand Holiday Sale
Title:
Boston & Meriden Clothing Co. Grand Holiday Sale
Description:
Advertisement for the Boston & Meriden Clothing Co.'s Grand Holiday Sale. Illustration of a bird chasing a rabbit.
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Abel Bennett & Co. new Clothing House on Washington Street
Title:
Abel Bennett & Co. new Clothing House on Washington Street
Description:
Advertisement for Abel Bennett & Co.'s new clothing store on Washington Street. illustration of boys rowing and falling out of their canoes beside text that says "the end of the race, a put up job" (front).
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Nicoll the Tailor's Fall and Winter clothes and Overcoats
Title:
Nicoll the Tailor's Fall and Winter clothes and Overcoats
Description:
Advertisement for Nicoll the Tailor's Fall and Winter clothes and Overcoats. Illustration of a child moving two puppies. Text near illustration states: "Compliments of Nicoll the Tailor 20 Broadway 139 to 151 Bowery, NY"
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
L. D. Wilbur & Co.'s Clothing & Gents' Furnishings
Title:
L. D. Wilbur & Co.'s Clothing & Gents' Furnishings
Description:
Advertisement for L. D. Wilbur & Co.'s Clothing & Gents' Furnishings. Illustration of a woman holing a white bird standing on a plant. Text above illustration states: "L. D. Wilbur & Co., Clothing & Gents' Furnishings. Is South Main St. Fall River, Mass (over)."
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with circus-theme illustration. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy, and one of two with a circus theme. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples. Card with illustration of a man dressed in a costume and balancing a spinning plate on his nose.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with circus-theme illustration. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy. Most are likely to be Belgian. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples. Card with illustration of four boys carrying furniture on a theatre stage.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with illustration of child in a hat. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy. Most are likely to be Belgian. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples. Card with illustration of a young boy's portrait.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with circus-theme illustration. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy, and one of two with a circus theme. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples. Card with illustration of a man dressed in a costume and holding one weight in each hand.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with illustration of a boy sewing clothing. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy, one of two similar cards on lightweight paper on apparent fairy tale subjects. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples. Card with illustration of a boy sewing while sitting on top of a table.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with illustration of a child wearing oversized shoes. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy. Most are likely to be Belgian. One of a set of six cards on lightweight paper featuring children in oversized or adult clothing. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with illustration of a child wearing overalls. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy. Most are likely to be Belgian. One of a set of six cards on lightweight paper featuring children in oversized or adult clothing. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples. Card with illustration of a young boy wearing suspenders, trousers, and bowtie.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Maison XAVIER COLLARD : Spécialité de Couques de Dinant
Title:
Maison XAVIER COLLARD : Spécialité de Couques de Dinant
Description:
Advertisement for Maison XAVIER COLLARD: Spécialité de Couques de Dinant One of a series of four cards from the collection featuring child-like characters in historic costumes. Each illustration also contains a number and the initials S.E. A "couque de dinant" is a special type of cookie.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
D. M. Mc'Inerney, Manufacturer of Fine Shirts, and Gent's Furnishing Goods
Title:
D. M. Mc'Inerney, and Gent's Furnishing Goods
Description:
Advertisement for D. M. Mc'Inerney, Manufacturer of Fine Shirts, and Gent's Furnishing Goods. This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a bird and foliage.
Date:
1870 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
New York and Philadelphia Shoe Store
Title:
New York and Philadelphia Shoe Store
Description:
Advertisement for New York and Philadelphia Shoe Store. This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a boy and girl standing on the beach by the water.
Date:
1880 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. The illustration depicts an older man lamenting to his nephew the simplifications to soldiers' uniforms since he was in the military. The caption at the bottom reads "Oui, monsieur mon neveu, vos simplifications du costume tuent le presitge de l'uniforme, de notre temps nous faisions pâmer les femmes et trembler les maris. -- / Et ça vous a rapporté la goutte." Caption under title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boites rondes bleues de 250 grammes". Lithographer's trademark also appears.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Title:
Perles du Japon (Potage recherché)
Description:
Advertisement for Perles du Japon (Potage recherché). One of seventy-three cards for this product in the collection, most featuring soldiers in uniform. The illustration depicts a foppish young man asking the captain of the ninth dragoon where he can find the tenth. The caption at the bottom reads "--M. le capitaine, comme vous étes du 9e dragons, vous pourrez sans doute m'indiquer où se trouve le 10e, c'est si près...." The caption under the title reads "Ne se vendent qu'en boîtes rondes bleues de 250 grammes". A lithographer's trademark also appears.
Date:
1890 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Ch. Neuhaus : Grande Fabrique de Chocolat
Title:
Ch. Neuhaus : Grande Fabrique de Chocolat
Description:
Advertisement for Ch. Neuhaus: Grande Fabrique de Chocolat. One of a series of cards for this company from the collection. The illustration depicts a soldier standing in front of army camp, presumably somewhere in Asia. The caption reads: "Maman, tu connais la grande fabrique où on fait ce beau sucre de Baptême que la petite soeur a apporté? Rue des Palais, 205, Bruxelles-Schaerbeek."
Date:
1857 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Turquie (Ch. Neuhaus)
Title:
Turquie (Ch. Neuhaus)
Description:
Advertisement for Turquie (Ch. Neuhaus). One of a series of cards for this company from the collection. The illustration depicts a Turkish man and woman dressed in traditional costume. The caption at the top of the illustration reads "Allez voir la grande fabrique de bonbons fins et de chocolat Neuhaus." "Turquie" appears at the bottom.
Date:
1857 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection

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