[19th century trade cards collection] -- 1880-1900.

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Free Library of Philadelphia. Print and Picture Collection. [19th century trade cards collection] -- 1880-1900.

[19th century trade cards collection] -- 1880-1900.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/352878832

This is a collection of several thousand advertising trade cards for Philadelphia area businesses from the 19th century. Cards advertise clothing and shoes, soaps, household appliances, foods and restaurants, furniture, metal smiths, stationery stores and printers, drygoods, and fancy goods. Businesses for which there are a significant number of trade cards include: Howell Evans; Fast Card Press; Singer Sewing Machines; Darlington, Runk & Co. drygoods; and Partridge's & Richardson.

3.33 linear feet

Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library