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1858 August 12, Awbury, to My dear sister
Title:
1858 August 12, to My dear sister
Description:
The fourth page of the letter is a note by Francis R. Cope to his sister Ruthanna regarding a possible visit.
Date:
1858-08-12
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
Photograph of two children in Turkey
Title:
Photograph of two children in Turkey
Description:
Shows two children, Pratap Dagadoba Nikale and Shewanti Dagadoba Nikale, standing in front of a bush. The child on the right holds a doll. A toy horse stands at their feet, hitched to a toy cart full of flowers.
Date:
1886-1929
Collection:
Emily Howland Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Swarthmore College
1892 August 25, Woodbourne, to dear sister Clem
Title:
1892 August 25, to dear sister Clem
Date:
1892-08-25
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
children at Xmas entertainment planned by Friends
Title:
children at Xmas entertainment planned by Friends
Description:
Five children holding toys provided by Friends for Christmas.
Date:
(approximate) 1919
Collection:
Quaker Relief in Europe, 1914-1922
The Darling : The Cheap Bookstore (James S. Claxton)
Title:
The Darling : The Cheap Bookstore (James S. Claxton)
Description:
Advertisement for The Darling: The Cheap Bookstore (James S. Claxton). This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of an intimate scene between a man, woman, and two children.
Date:
1855 - 1875
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Kendall Mfg. Co. Soapine and French Laundry Soap
Title:
Kendall Mfg. Co. Soapine and French Laundry Soap
Description:
Advertisement for Kendall Mfg. Co. Soapine and French Laundry Soap. One of twenty-six custom-made cards for Soapine in the collection, this card is part of what Dave Cheadle identifies as the "Confusing Kendall Crate Series." This card, like many in the series, was designed by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. For more information on this series, see Cheadle, Dave. SOAPINE DID IT! Englewood, CO: 2000 (16-17).
Date:
1880 - 1890
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
Untitled trade card
Title:
Untitled trade card
Description:
Trade card with illustration of two children inside a pot holding a fork and a much smaller child who is dangling above the pot. 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 two girls playing in a copper saucepan.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
In Het Groot Wit Kruis
Title:
In Het Groot Wit Kruis
Description:
Advertisement for In Het Groot Wit Kruis. One of five cards in the collection for this business. The given location for the shop is based on supposition about the address and may be incorrect. Card with illustration of two young girls draping their arms over the wooden fence.
Date:
1880 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
A. Heineman, Men's Fine Furnishing Goods
Title:
A. Heineman, Men's Fine Furnishing Goods
Description:
Advertisement for A. Heineman, Men's Fine Furnishing Goods. This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a young boy holding a rope, while standing on the back of a flying insect.
Date:
1885 - 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
Grande Maison de Blanc, Bruxelles
Title:
Grande Maison de Blanc, Bruxelles
Description:
Advertisement for Grande Maison de Blanc, Bruxelles. One of five cards for this business from the collection. The date is presumed from information on the card. This card features a child playing in a puddle as her mother throws up her hands in frustration.
Date:
1894 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Kendall Mfg. Co. Soapine
Title:
Kendall Mfg. Co. Soapine
Description:
Advertisement for Kendall Mfg. Co. Soapine. One of twenty-six custom-made cards for Soapine in the collection, this card is part of what Dave Cheadle identifies as the "Confusing Kendall Crate Series." This card, like many in the series, was designed by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. For more information on this series, see Cheadle, Dave. SOAPINE DID IT! Englewood, CO: 2000 (16-17).
Date:
1880 - 1900
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Maroney & Broomall, Manufacturers of Ladies and Childrens Underwear
Title:
Maroney & Broomall, Manufacturers of Ladies and Childrens Underwear
Description:
Advertisement for Maroney & Broomall, Manufacturers of Ladies and Childrens Underwear. This is the only card in the collection for this business. Card with illustration of a little girl holding her doll.
Date:
1879
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Solar Tip Shoes
Title:
Solar Tip Shoes
Description:
Advertisement for Solar Tip Shoes. This is one of two cards in the collection for this business. The printer's name is in the lower left corner. The date is based on the patent date and from information in Gopsill's Philadelphia Directories. Card with illustration of people parading in a line.
Date:
1878 - 1893
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Maison H. Symays : Manufacture de gants de peau
Title:
Maison H. Symays : Manufacture de gants de peau
Description:
Advertisement for Maison H. Symays: Manufacture de gants de peau. One of eight gilt cards for this business from the collection. The geographic location is presumed, based on the street address. The face features two children in adult costume playing with a rocking horse.
Date:
1870 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Maison H. Symays : Manufacture de gants de peau
Title:
Maison H. Symays : Manufacture de gants de peau
Description:
Advertisement for Maison H. Symays: Manufacture de gants de peau. One of eight gilt cards for this business from the collection. The geographic location is presumed, based on the street address. The face features two children playing with a dollhouse.
Date:
1870 - 1910
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair)
Title:
Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair)
Description:
Advertisement for Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair). One of six gilt cards in the collection for this business. Each card features an infant standing on a bed or crib. The French caption reads: "Je Vais Faire Peur A Ma Bonne!"
Date:
1880 - 1890
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair)
Title:
Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair)
Description:
Advertisement for Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair). One of six gilt cards in the collection for this business. Each card features an infant standing on a bed or crib. The French caption reads: "Une bonne boule."
Date:
1880 - 1890
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection
Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair)
Title:
Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair)
Description:
Advertisement for Charles E. Luburg (Luburg's Adjustable Chair). One of six gilt cards in the collection for this business. Each card features an infant standing on a bed or crib. The French caption reads: "Un déménagement.”
Date:
1880 - 1890
Collection:
Early Advertising Collection

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