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Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with illustration of a woman posing. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy. Most are likely to be Belgian, and many also feature images of women. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples. Card with illustration of a woman wearing an exotic costume and headdress.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with illustration of a woman posing with pottery. Among numerous cards in the collection without advertising copy. Most are likely to be Belgian, and many also feature images of women. Businesses during this period would have been able to choose from among similar pre-printed examples. Card with illustration of a woman wearing an exotic costume and headdress.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Dubois & Cie : Fabricants de Chocolats
Title:
Dubois & Cie : Fabricants de Chocolats
Description:
Advertisement for Dubois & Cie: Fabricants de Chocolats. Among varied cards for this company in collection. The illustration seems to depict an Asian boy in traditional costume trying on an adult's glove.
Date:
1850 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Chocolat Dubois : la malice enchainée
Title:
Chocolat Dubois : la malice enchainée
Description:
Advertisement for Chocolat Dubois : la malice enchainée. Among varied cards for this company from the collection. This illustration features a woman lounging with her pet monkey in an exotic setting. The caption in the lower left reads: "La malice enchainée."
Date:
1850 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Kendall Mfg. Co. Universal Soap and French Laundry Soap
Title:
Kendall Mfg. Co. Universal Soap and French Laundry Soap
Description:
Advertisement for Kendall Mfg. Co. Universal Soap and French Laundry Soap. One of numerous custom-made cards in the collection for Soapine, many of which are gilt. Bryn Mawr College Special Collections department holds two copies of this card. It is part of the series Mac Donnell identifies as part of a store hanger sheet, all of which were designed by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. For more information, see Mac Donnell, Kevin. "Trade Cards by Charlotte Perkins Gilman" THE ADVERTISING TRADE CARD QUARTERLY: THE JOURNAL OF THE TRADE CARD COLLECTIONS ASSOCIATION 8.3 (Fall 2001: 18-25, 28.)
Date:
1881 - 1884
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
W. M. Bardsley's Old Reliable Stationery & Fancy Goods Store
Title:
W. M. Bardsley's Old Reliable Stationery & Fancy Goods Store
Description:
Advertisement for W. M. Bardsley's Old Reliable Stationery & Fancy Goods Store. One of five cards in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a girl wearing a patriotic Turkish flag skirt.
Date:
1879
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
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 Portuguese woman in traditional costume set against a view of Porto. The caption reads: "Dis-moi ton remède pour grossir? Très simple! je mange du chocolat Neuhaus." The printer's signature is on the reverse.
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
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 man in traditional costume. A city skyline is seen in the background while a map of the Austria/Germany border marks the lower right corner. The caption reads: “Ces bonbons sont délicieux! On les fabrique en Belgique et mieux qu'à Paris; rue des Palais, 205, à Bruxelles."
Date:
1857 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Marocaine (Ch. Neuhaus)
Title:
Marocaine (Ch. Neuhaus)
Description:
Advertisement for Marocaine (Ch. Neuhaus). One of a series of cards for this company from the collection. The illustration depicts a Moroccan woman dressed in traditional costume standing against the outline of a city. The caption at the bottom reads "Marocaine." The caption at the top: "Le chocolat Ch. Neuhaus doit se trouver dans chaque maison, parce qu'il est bon est sain."
Date:
1857 - 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 from this company from the collection. This illustration depicts a woman in traditional costume collecting water from a well. A city skyline is seen in the background while a map of the Rhine marks the lower right corner. The caption at the top reads "Dis-moi ton remède pur grossir? Très simple! je mange du chocolat Neuhaus."
Date:
1857 - 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 from this company from the collection. Illustration depicts a Russian couple in traditional costume standing beside a river. A city skyline is seen in the background while a maps of Russia marks the lower right corner. The caption reads: “Allez voir la grande fabrique de bonbons fins et de chocolat Neuhaus.”
Date:
1857 - 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 from this company from the collection. This illustration depicts a South Asian woman in traditional costume standing beside the Mekong River. A city skyline is seen in the background while a map of the river marks the lower right corner. The caption at the top reads "Le chocolat Ch. Neuhaus doit se trouver dans chaque maison, parce qu'il est bon et sain."
Date:
1857 - 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 from this company from the collection. This illustration depicts an Italian woman in traditional costume standing beside the Tiber river. A city skyline is seen in the background while a map of Italy marks the lower right corner. The caption reads: “Comment ton bébé est-il si gros? Il mange du chocolat Neuhaus ma chère!”
Date:
1857 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
R. W. Bell & Co. Soap (F. O. Batch, Saddles and Harness)
Title:
R. W. Bell & Co. Soap (F. O. Batch, Saddles and Harness)
Description:
Advertisement for R. W. Bell & Co. Soap (F. O. Batch, Saddles and Harness). This is the only card in the collection for this business. The face illustration is an advertisement for soap, while the back advertises a store that sells equestrian supplies. The verse in the upper right-hand corner on the face reads, Full well they knew its magic power/ It's known by high and low/ They said with Bell's Soap we can catch/ The fiercest Buffalo/ Try it. The card is dated based on F.O. Batch's biography.
Date:
1867 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
The "Blue Danube" Waltz : Daniel & Co., Manufacturers of Shirts
Title:
The "Blue Danube" Waltz : Daniel & Co., Manufacturers of Shirts
Description:
Advertisement for The "Blue Danube" Waltz: Daniel & Co., Manufacturers of Shirts. This is one of several cards in the collection for this business. The date is based on information given in Gopsill's Philadelphia city directories. Card with illustration of two couples dancing to the "Blue Danube."
Date:
1889 - 1896
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Almidon Remy es el mejor!
Title:
Almidon Remy es el mejor!
Description:
Advertisement for Almidon Remy starch. This is one of a number of cards in the collection for this manufacturer, only four of which are in this Spanish-language series. Card with illustration of a woman balancing a jar on her head.
Date:
1880 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Grocer, Tea Dealer & Oilman (J. Bond)
Title:
Grocer, Tea Dealer & Oilman (J. Bond)
Description:
Advertisement for Grocer, Tea Dealer & Oilman (J. Bond). This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a man and a body of water in the background.
Date:
1800 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Annual Excursion! Keystone Beneficial Society, Disston Saw Works, To Atlantic City
Title:
Annual Excursion! Keystone Beneficial Society, To Atlantic City
Description:
Advertisement for West Jersey Railroad. This is the only card for this manufacturer in the collection. The Disston Saw Works was located in Philadelphia and so gives the location for the start of the trip. Card with illustration of a couple scratching “I love you” in the sand.
Date:
1882
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection

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