Vintage Trade Advertisements

Colorful and whimsical trade cards and advertisements from the late 19th century, showcasing children, culinary themes, and playful designs.

'Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban's', . Artist: John Leech.

Bilderserie die Köchin, Triumpf, ein gut Gericht geschafft / Image series the cook, triumph, a good dish managed, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

Serie Kinderreime, Hab ich es besser als hätt ich / Series nursery rhymes, I have it better than if I had, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

"Wid me one hand," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888-89 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Terrors of America" series (N136), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1889 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The original lithographs for the series were created by Knapp & Company, N.Y. This is the second time that Duke released the "Terrors of America" series. The cards of the first set (N88) are smaller than N136 cards.. "Wid me one hand," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1888-89. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

Serie Symbole der Blumen auf Personen bezogen, Veilchen, Bescheidenheit / Series symbols of flowers related to people, violets, modesty, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei,.

Granville, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Granville, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Bilderserie Mädchen spielt mit einer Puppe: die kleine Schulmeisterin / Image series girl playing with a doll: the little school mistress, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

"I'm de Boss Whistler on the block," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1888-89 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Terrors of America" series (N136), issued in a set of 50 cards in 1889 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. The original lithographs for the series were created by Knapp & Company, N.Y. This is the second time that Duke released the "Terrors of America" series. The cards of the first set (N88) are smaller than N136 cards.. "I'm de Boss Whistler on the block," from the Terrors of America set (N136) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1888-89. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

The Dyson Children. Artist: John Downman (British, Ruabon, Wales 1750-1824 Wrexham, Wales). Dimensions: 21-1/4 x 17 in. (54 x 43.2 cm). Date: 1787.Downman here portrays a baby girl in a wheeled cart tugging at a kite held by one of her elder brothers. These must be the children of Jeremiah Dyson (1757-1835), clerk of the House of Commons who married Elizabeth Collins in 1781. Their grandfather Jeremiah Dyson (1722-1776) was Lord of the Treasury and Privy Counsellor to George III. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

'Ya-ah! Macker-el! William of Trumpington, Abbot of St. Alban's', . Artist: John Leech.

Merrick Thread Co. Best Six Cord 50. Cupid chained. , Cupids, Women, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade Cards

"Yes, 'tis a rickety, rotten old fence but papa will have a new Page fence up to-morrow morning and we can teeter on that." Close figures on fence. Closer figures on Page fence.. "Yes, 'tis a rickety, rotten old fence but papa will have a new Page fence up to-morrow morning and we can teeter on that." Close figures on fence. Closer figures on Page fence.

Bilderserie Das Märchen vom tapferen Schneiderlein, Das Schneiderlein schlägt sieben Fliegen auf einen Streich / The fairy tale of the brave little tailor, The little tailor kills seven flys with one stroke, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei,.

Illinois, from the Industries of States series (N117) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1889 Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. Trade cards from the "Industries of the States'" series (N117), issued in an unnumbered set of 25 cards in 1889 by W. Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco.. Illinois, from the Industries of States series (N117) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. (New York and Durham, N.C.)

Perfumes as disinfectants. Perfumes as disinfectants

2. Premier echec! , Boys, Brooms & brushes, Daggers & swords, 19th Century American Trade Cards

The pleasant girl, 1875 - 1903 print Leaf with a large representation of a vain girl. She fits her mother's hat in front of the mirror. A six -line verse under the show. Numbered at the top right: No. 96. Haarlem paper letterpress printing child. mirror. Idleness; 'Otio' (Ripa) (+ 'exemplum', representation of exemplary (historical) event)

Vivandiere. Vivandiere

Serie Das Märchen von Frau Holle 2 / Series The fairy tale of Mother Holle, Mother Hulda or Old Mother Frost 2, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

Tobaggan, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 5) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Novelties" series (N228), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. There are five types of card within the series. Type 1 cards are round. Type 2 cards are round with colored borders. Type 3 cards are die cut to the shape of a novelty item. Type 4 are also die cut with embossing. Type 5 depict novelties on a rectangular card. Finally, Type 6 are die cut in the shape of an egg.. Tobaggan, from the Novelties series (N228, Type 5) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

White, black & colors for hand & machine. Tom, Tom, the piper's son, learn't to play when he was young. His mother sewed his clothes' tis said, with J & P. Coats' six cord thread.. White, black & colors for hand & machine. Tom, Tom, the piper's son, learn't to play when he was young. His mother sewed his clothes' tis said, with J & P. Coats' six cord thread.

Picture series Angels and artistic professions, Angels as architects / Bildserie Engel und künstlerische Berufe, Engel als Architekt, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei,.

Yachting Girl, from the series "Hamilton King Girls" (T7, Type 6), issued by Turkish Trophies Cigarettes 1913 Hamilton King Extra large cards from the series "Hamilton King Girls" (T7), issued between 1902 and 1913 to promote Turkish Trophies and Helmar Cigarettes. The series was issued in 6 separate types: T7-1 includes sketches of women; T7-2 includes women originally drawn by Hamilton King; T7-3 depicts "Bathing Girls"; T7-4 represents women in period gowns; T7-5 cards picture "Flag Girls of the Nations"; and T7-6 are "Sports Girls". All cards in this set are from T7-6, issued in 1913, representing women playing sports.. Yachting Girl, from the series "Hamilton King Girls" (T7, Type 6), issued by Turkish Trophies Cigarettes 421189

Golden Star Oil Stoves. , Girls, Flowers, Stoves, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Urania, Muse of Astronomy, from the Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans series (N188) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co. 1889 Issued by William S. Kimball & Company Trade cards from the "Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans" series (N188), issued in an unnumbered set of 50 cards in 1889 by W.S. Kimball & Co.. Urania, Muse of Astronomy, from the Goddesses of the Greeks and Romans series (N188) issued by Wm. S. Kimball & Co.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by William S. Kimball & Company

The Apotheosis of Geoffery Gambade Esqr. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757-1827 London); After Henry William Bunbury (British, Mildenhall, Suffolk 1750-1811 Keswick, Cumberland). Dimensions: Plate: 9 7/8 × 7 7/8 in. (25.1 × 20 cm)Sheet (trimmed): 11 7/16 × 8 1/4 in. (29.1 × 20.9 cm). Publisher: Thomas Tegg (British, 1776-1846). Series/Portfolio: Academy for Grown Horsemen, and Annals of Horsemanship. Subject: Henry William Bunbury (British, Mildenhall, Suffolk 1750-1811 Keswick, Cumberland). Date: ca. 1808. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

French postcard with floral elements 1900

Card Number 16, cut-out from banner advertising the Opera Gloves series (G29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes ca. 1890 Issued by Allen & Ginter American Series G29 presents cut-outs from a tobacco advertising banner issued by Allen & Ginter between 1885 and 1890. Citing Burdick's "The American Card Catalog": "Banners are paper hangers with a metal binding at top and bottom edges. The popular size was about 30 inches long but a few measured over five feet in length...The tobacco firms were prolific advertisers using a constant procession of banners, especially to publicize their current insert card sets...The usual design illustrates the card pictures from the series inserted into tobacco packaging with a large appropriate center picture." Many consumers would cut up banners in order to "collect" the whole series of cards at once. Although series G29 is not listed in Burdick's "The American Card Catalog," he included notes in his own edition of the book, now included in the collection a

Photos Series National musical instruments, zither, Aspen from Tyrol, Austria / Bilderserie Nationale Musikinstrumente, Zither, Zitter aus Tirol, Österreich, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital verbesserte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

King of Spades, The German, from Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Playing cards issued as trade cards from the "Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series" (N220), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. King of Spades, The German, from Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

The Howe Machine Co's light-running family sewing machine, the 'New B' , Women, Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

The Fairy Flight -- a little girl in a blue dress encounters a group of fairies in a garden. Date: circa 1920s

Serie Das Märchen von Frau Holle 3 / Series The fairy tale of Mother Holle, Mother Hulda or Old Mother Frost 3, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

'R the Respectable', 1903. Artist: John Hassall.

He knows a good thing when he sees it!. He knows a good thing when he sees it!

King of Spades, The German, from Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company American 1889 Playing cards issued as trade cards from the "Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series" (N220), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company. View more. King of Spades, The German, from Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

Postcard of Wiener Werkstätte No, Childrens dreams, Funny seafaring, Richard Teschner -, Artist, Wiener Werkstätte, Publishing House

Business before pleasure by Bem, Elizaveta Merkuryevna (1843-1914)/ Private Collection/ 1901/ Russia/ Colour lithograph/ Book design/ Genre,Mythology, Allegory and Literature

Newport, Rhode Island, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Newport, Rhode Island, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

The A. M. Co. Wringer.. The A. M. Co. Wringer.

St. Malo, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Trade cards from the "Surf Beauties" series (N232), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. St. Malo, France, from the Surf Beauties series (N232), issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

"A lemonade please". "A lemonade please"

Cherubs in space , Angels, Children, Flowers. Louis Prang & Company Collection

Valentine 1876 Kate Greenaway. Valentine. Kate Greenaway (British, London 1846-1901 London). 1876. White card, chromolithography, gold lithography

Maid with the Broom, Victorian Children's Literature

Ye olden time - the American Sewing Machine Co.. Ye olden time - the American Sewing Machine Co.

French etching silk for outlining, the Standard Silk of the world. , Adults, Textiles, Silk, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Clark's Mile-End 24 Spool Cotton , People, Flowers, Feathers, Thread, Cotton, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Series In the Realm of Fable, Centaurus, Horseman, digitally enhanced reproduction of a collector's picture from ca 1900

Serie Das Märchen von Frau Holle 1 / Series The fairy tale of Mother Holle, Mother Hulda or Old Mother Frost 1, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

Soapine - for washing & cleaning everything, no matter what. , Men, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Drawing, Male Monkey with tambourine; Style of Christophe Huet (French, 1700-1759); France; gouache over graphite ; 31.5 x 32 cm (12 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

I Love Little Pussy, Jessie Willcox Smith

Scene from The Babes (Children) in the Wood, 1878. Artist: Randolph Caldecott

The light running 'Domestic' - it stands at the head. The star that leads them all. Wind won't get there it takes merit to reach the top. In memory of hard running noisy. , Supernatural beings, Trees, Stars, Sewing machines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Vintage Book Cover for "the Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1911 American Edition

Koko. As the best of spool cotton you may desire to by, I've got a little list - I've got a little list - and number one upon it. Coat's six cord, you much try you'll be sorry if you've missed - you'll be sorry if you've missed - it's stronger and much smoother and more elastic too than any other ne that I can recommend to you.. Koko. As the best of spool cotton you may desire to by, I've got a little list - I've got a little list - and number one upon it. Coat's six cord, you much try you'll be sorry if you've missed - you'll be sorry if you've missed - it's stronger and much smoother and more elastic too than any other ne that I can recommend to you.

Proposal, American Journals - Frank Leslie's

Marin. Marin

It stands at the head - the light running "Domestic". It stands at the head - the light running "Domestic"

Picture series Japanese, 1878, Paris, Water bearer with umbrella, Liebig picture, historical, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900

'Then I can't marry you, my pretty maid!', c1882. Creator: Randolph Caldecott.

The fox and the grapes; La Fontaine Fabel; Imagerie Artistique / Série 6. Leaf with a large show from Jean de la Fontaine Fabel, from the fox and the grapes. Bottom left a text block with a verse. Numbered top left: Série 6. - No. 15.

Hurricane Cycles, St Etienne Loire, Paris 14 Faubg St Honore L. Chouquet. Printing G. Massias. Hurricane Cycles, St Etienne Loire, Paris 14 Faubourg St Honor�. To post. Color Lithography, Around 1895.

Tables turned. , Men, Fishing & hunting gear, Fish, Rivers, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Allegory of September. Projects for the "eternal calendar in paintings", part I, 1881-1901 (Immerwährender Bilderkalender); Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); 1881-1901 (1911-00-00-1911-00-00);Schlesisches Museum der Bildenden Künste (Wrocław - 1880-1945) - collection, votan (mitol.), Astrology, illustrations, calendars, mythology, Nordic mythology, personifications (iconogr.), Seasons, August (allegory), zodiac signs

Autumn, engraving, 1824

'...they went to a bower...', c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott.

Dorothy meets the Scarecrow, who reveals that he was only made yesterday. Toto regards him with some suspicion. Date: First published: 1900

Serie Wo dient uns Liebig's Fleisch Extrakt, auf der Seefahrt / Series Where serves us Liebig's meat extract, on the sea voyage, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei,.

Farmers at work, from Queen Summer or The Journey of the Lily and the Rose, 1891

Taking Your Measure, Artist Pallette

Illustration from the French Children's story 'La petit chanson rouge' 1900

The vicinity of Augustów (chart 5 in the Album Costumes Polonais). Lemercier, Rose Joseph (Paryż ; zakład litograficzny ; 1827-post 1899), lithography atelier, Desmaisons, Emilien (1812-1880), graphic artist, Gerson, Wojciech (1831-1901), draughtsman, cartoonist, Daziaro, Franciszek (Warszawa, Paryż, Moskwa ; wydawnictwo ; ca 1850-1900), publisher

Serie Mänergestalten aus Wagner Opern, der fliegende Holländer / Series of male characters from Wagner operas, the flying Dutchman, Liebigbild, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

Series modern technology, the telephone, elegant woman telephoning, digitally restored reproduction of a Liebig collector's picture from c. 1900

Trade card from the 'Au Bon Marche' collection, printed by E. Salmon Epernay, depicting Oise Beauvais, France.

Front cover design for La Baionnette, an issue focusing on wartime gardens -- the French version of Dig for Victory with people being encouraged to grow their own vegetables. Date: 1917

J. D. Larkin & Co's "Boraxine," cheaper than soap. "Elite," an elegant toilet soap.. J. D. Larkin & Co's "Boraxine," cheaper than soap. "Elite," an elegant toilet soap.

D. R. Loosley, periodicals & Stationery, New London, Conn.. D. R. Loosley, periodicals & Stationery, New London, Conn.

Nymph and satyr Lebègue, Léon-G., 1863-1944. still image. Illustrations. 1909. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection. Nymphs (Greek deities), Meadows, Summer, Satyrs (Greek mythology), Borders (Ornament areas), Initials, Grapevines, Thyrsus

Merrick Thread Co., Best Six Cord, 8.. Merrick Thread Co., Best Six Cord, 8.

Bookplate of Dor. Hugo Salus. Orlik, Emil (1870-1932), graphic artist

'And He That Was of Mildest Mood Did Slaye The Other There', c1880. Creator: Randolph Caldecott.

Chocolate Masson calendar illustrated by Mucha (1860 - 1939); a Czech Art Nouveau painter

B is for Baby, Alphabet Poetry

The Nursery, 1885, U.K.

Welcome Soap - Curtis, David & Co, Boston, Mass.. Welcome Soap - Curtis, David & Co, Boston, Mass.

Two Girls Playing, Print made by Robert Barnes, 1840-1895, British, after Robert Barnes, 1840-1895, British, undated, Wood-engraving with watercolor on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper mounted on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige card, Mount: 5 1/8 x 7 5/8 inches (13 x 19.4 cm), Sheet: 4 9/16 x 6 15/16 inches (11.6 x 17.6 cm), and Image: 4 x 6 5/16 inches (10.2 x 16 cm), aprons, carpet, children, doll, dresses, genre subject, girls, ribbon, shoes, socks, tea party, tea set, tray

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