{"title":"Trade Cards","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"1890s-jersey-coffee-dayton-ohio-victorian-trade-card-winter-scene-rose-violets","title":"1890s Jersey Coffee Dayton Ohio Victorian Trade Card Winter Scene Rose Violets","description":"Discover this exquisite antique Victorian trade card promoting Jersey Coffee from the Dayton Spice Mills Co., Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features a captivating chromolithograph, showcasing a serene winter landscape within an oval vignette. This snowy scene with bare trees is beautifully framed by vibrant floral arrangements, including a prominent red rose, delicate purple violets, and lush green leaves, all complemented by a charming small bird perched above. The intricate design and rich colors are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising art, making this a delightful piece for collectors of historical ephemera and advertising memorabilia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side provides fascinating historical context, detailing an early customer loyalty program. It advertises Jersey Coffee as \"PURE, CLEAN, Strong and Fine Flavored\" and encourages customers to \"SAVE THE WRAPPERS!\" to redeem \"Twenty-five Jersey Coffee Wrappers\" for a \"Large Imported Water Color Picture\" – which is the very image depicted on the front of this card. This artifact offers a glimpse into turn-of-the-century marketing strategies and consumer culture, connecting a beautiful art piece with a common household product of the era. A wonderful addition for enthusiasts of antique advertising, Victorian era collectibles, or Ohio history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 5.25 by 3.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895055356064,"sku":"B-46 #88","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/de0c2b19-5f1c-4735-8ead-fef2ecb3b288.jpg?v=1789045966"},{"product_id":"1890s-arbuckles-rolled-white-oats-advertising-trade-card-boy-dog-bubbles","title":"1890s ArBuckles Rolled White Oats Advertising Trade Card Boy Dog Bubbles","description":"Discover a charming piece of late 19th-century advertising with this delightful ArBuckles' Rolled White Oats trade card. The front features a vibrant illustration of a young boy in a hat and buttoned jacket, seated on a block, playfully blowing bubbles. A small, attentive dog sits below, observing the floating spheres, creating a heartwarming and iconic scene. This detailed lithograph captures the innocence and whimsy often found in Victorian-era ephemera, making it a captivating visual artifact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side of the card provides fascinating historical context, serving as an advertisement for ArBuckles' Rolled White Oats. It highlights the product's quality, stating it's made from \"the largest, heaviest and whitest Oats only,\" kiln-dried, partially cooked, and requires just 15 minutes to prepare. It also proudly declares its superiority to other oatmeal and its affordable price of \"15 cents for a 2-lb. package.\" This card is not just an advertisement; it's a window into the consumer culture and marketing strategies of the 1890s, offering insights into daily life and popular products of the era. A superb collectible for enthusiasts of vintage advertising, food history, or early American ephemera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 3.75 by 2.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895068758176,"sku":"B-46 #90","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/00e0ecf3-81a4-4bac-ad67-952047599a6f.jpg?v=1789047706"},{"product_id":"1880s-ireland-flag-dental-trade-card-b-j-white-tooth-polisher-ad-ephemera","title":"1880s IRELAND Flag Dental Trade Card B J White Tooth Polisher Ad Ephemera","description":"Discover a fascinating piece of 19th-century advertising with this original B. J. White Ideal Felt Tooth Polisher trade card. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a green flag emblazoned with the iconic golden harp of Ireland, a classic national symbol. The reverse side presents a detailed and persuasive advertisement for B. J. White's dental product, touting its benefits for various ailments from \"Sore, Bleeding and Receding Gums\" to \"Pyorrhea's Disease\" and promoting \"absolute cleanliness.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historical ephemera offers a captivating glimpse into late 19th-century marketing and dental hygiene practices, making it a unique collectible for enthusiasts of advertising, dental history, or Irish memorabilia. The ad mentions recommendations from prominent dentists, including Dr. T. B. Arnold of 127 W. 34th St., New York, and Dr. C. H. Bartlett of St. Louis, adding to its historical context. This card is a testament to the era's innovative sales techniques and the widespread use of trade cards as a primary form of advertisement, perfect for any collection of vintage advertisements, Americana, or dental historical items.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration,trimmed, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 3.5 by 2.75 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895068856480,"sku":"B-46 #89","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/54e4f9d4-8acb-40d7-ba59-43808cce2932.jpg?v=1789047760"},{"product_id":"1890s-jell-o-aluminum-molds-advertising-trade-ad-genesee-pure-food-co-leroy-ny","title":"1890s Jell-O Advertising Trade Card Aluminum Molds Genesee Pure Food Co Leroy NY Victorian Chromolithograph Antique Ephemera","description":"Discover a fascinating piece of culinary history with this original Jell-O advertising from the late 1890s. This vibrant piece of ephemera showcases the early appeal of Jell-O, featuring a charming illustration of various molded desserts on a decorative plate, surrounded by delicate pink carnations. The front clearly labels these as illustrations of the aluminum Jell-O molds that were offered to consumers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side provides a captivating glimpse into early Jell-O marketing strategies, detailing an offer for \"SILVER ALUMINUM JELL-O MOULDS SOUVENIR SPOONS SOUVENIR DISHES FREE\" with the purchase of Jell-O, proudly stating \"NO MONEY REQUIRED.\" It lists the seven original choice flavors—Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Cherry, Strawberry, Peach, Chocolate—and notes the price of \"10 CENTS PER PACKAGE.\" Manufactured by The Genesee Pure Food Co. in Leroy, New York, this card is a testament to Jell-O's foundational years, shortly after its introduction in 1897, making it a significant collectible for advertising, food history, or Genesee Pure Food Co. memorabilia enthusiasts. This authentic piece offers a unique window into vintage advertising and early 20th-century American consumer culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 6 by 3.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895069348000,"sku":"B-46 #93","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/d69a6440-abba-4e03-be52-36b971c01162.jpg?v=1789047810"},{"product_id":"1890s-armours-beef-extract-trade-card-chicago-advertising-mother-baby-forbes","title":"1890s Armour's Beef Extract Trade Card Chicago Advertising Mother Baby Forbes","description":"Discover a charming piece of late 19th-century advertising with this antique trade card for Armour's Beef Extract. The colorful front features a delightful illustration of a mother and a \"happy as a King\" baby, who proudly holds a miniature box of Armour's Beef Extract. Printed by Forbes Co. Boston, this vivid chromolithograph captures a heartwarming domestic scene, designed to evoke feelings of health and contentment associated with the product.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side provides fascinating historical context, detailing a comprehensive advertisement for Armour's Beef Extract. It highlights the product as the \"BEST and most ECONOMICAL \"STOCK\" for SOUPS, SAUCES, etc.\" and even includes a full recipe for soup serving six persons for just ten cents. This piece offers a unique glimpse into Victorian-era marketing strategies, dietary habits, and the early branding efforts of a major American company, Armour \u0026amp; Co., based in Chicago. It's a superb collectible for enthusiasts of vintage advertising, food history, or ephemera from the 1890s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 5 by 3.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895289974944,"sku":"B-46 #91","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/3dac4aa6-52df-413f-814c-9336a5c828b1.jpg?v=1789057294"},{"product_id":"1888-fleming-bros-ivory-polish-for-teeth-trade-card-pittsburgh-pa-child-girl","title":"1888 Fleming Bros Ivory Polish for Teeth Trade Card Pittsburgh PA Child Girl","description":"Discover a charming piece of 19th-century advertising with this original 1888 trade card for Fleming Bros.' Ivory Polish for the Teeth, out of Pittsburgh, PA. The front features a delightful, full-color lithograph of a rosy-cheeked young girl, her chin resting thoughtfully on her hand, set against a rich, ornate floral background. This captivating imagery was designed to catch the eye and evoke a sense of innocence and appeal, characteristic of Victorian-era marketing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side provides fascinating historical insight into the product and a unique promotional offer. It advertises a \"FREE! A Beautiful Calendar In Screen form, consisting of 5 Elegant panels, representing the DREAM OF LIFE,\" available by purchasing the tooth polish and mailing in the card with four cents postage. The description of \"Ivory Polish for the Teeth\" as \"the finest tooth preparation known\" offers a glimpse into historical dental hygiene products. This card is a wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of antique advertising, dental history, Pittsburgh ephemera, and Victorian lithography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 4.5 by 3.75 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895293284512,"sku":"B-46 #92","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/f5e7335c-39ec-463e-82ac-93963fd54ac0.jpg?v=1789057408"},{"product_id":"1890s-lion-coffee-trade-card-winter-cabin-toledo-ohio-advertising-ephemera","title":"1890s LION COFFEE Trade Card Winter Cabin Toledo Ohio Advertising Ephemera","description":"Discover a charming piece of late 19th-century advertising with this original LION COFFEE trade card. The front features a serene winter landscape, depicting a snow-covered rustic cabin nestled among trees, exuding a nostalgic charm characteristic of the era's artistry. These beautiful picture cards were an incentive to purchase packages of Lion Coffee, making them highly collectible today as examples of early American advertising.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse side provides a fascinating glimpse into the marketing strategies of the period, proudly proclaiming \"LION IS THE KING OF COFFEES.\" It details the blend of \"MOCHA, JAVA AND RIO\" coffees and highlights that it was \"MANUFACTURED BY WOOLSON SPICE CO., Toledo, Ohio.\" This ephemera offers a tangible connection to turn-of-the-century consumer culture and the history of coffee brands. A unique item for collectors of vintage advertising, Ohio history, or general antique paper ephemera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 5.5 by 3.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895298265248,"sku":"B-46 #94","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/04c5de2d-90bc-423f-a834-4533fb86081d.jpg?v=1789057535"},{"product_id":"turk-bros-double-stores-5c-10c-counter-crockery-trade-card-1880s-children","title":"TURK BROS Double Stores 5c 10c Counter Crockery Trade Card 1880s Children","description":"Discover a charming piece of late 19th-century advertising with this antique trade card for TURK BROS.' Double Stores. This colorful lithographic card features a delightful scene of three children enjoying time by the seashore, with a distant lighthouse and sailboat adding to the picturesque setting. The advertisement prominently displays \"GO TO - TURK BROS.' Double Stores,\" highlighting their \"5c. and 10c. Counter\" and \"Crockery Department,\" offering a glimpse into general merchandise retail of the era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis historical artifact provides a fascinating window into vintage advertising and everyday commerce from the 1880s-1890s. Advertising trade cards like this were popular collectibles, often exchanged and kept for their artistic designs, making them highly sought after by collectors today. The detailed imagery and clear typography make this a captivating addition to any collection of ephemera, vintage advertising, or Americana, perfect for those interested in historical retail or childhood scenes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 4 by 2.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895299936416,"sku":"B-46 #86","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/59801770-9cd3-4abe-a281-2fec47cbe309.jpg?v=1789057595"},{"product_id":"antique-d-e-worthley-groceries-lowell-ma-trade-card-1800s-floral-rose-ad","title":"Antique D E Worthley Groceries Lowell MA Trade Card 1800s Floral Rose Ad","description":"Step back in time with this charming antique trade card from D. E. Worthley, a prominent dealer in Groceries and Produce located at 17 \u0026amp; 19 John St., Lowell, Massachusetts. This exquisite piece of ephemera captures the essence of late 19th-century local commerce and advertising.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe card features a stunning Victorian-era lithographic design, showcasing a vibrant floral arrangement dominated by a magnificent pink rose, delicate rosebuds, and an abundance of lovely blue forget-me-nots, all nestled among lush green leaves. The intricate artwork and elegant typography are characteristic of the period, making it a beautiful example of advertising art. This collectible offers a fascinating glimpse into the historical business landscape of Lowell, MA, and the marketing strategies of the era, perfect for enthusiasts of antique advertising, Massachusetts history, or floral ephemera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see pictures\/scans for details on condition. Discoloration, worn\/torn around edges, may have some holes, markings, with normal vintage estate wear for age and storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures approx. 5 by 2.5 inches","brand":"Farmhouse Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58895302131872,"sku":"B-46 #87","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1061\/3814\/0832\/files\/3c263cef-4e8d-4859-ac15-73a743849bcd.jpg?v=1789057660"}],"url":"https:\/\/farmhouseephemera.com\/collections\/trade-cards.oembed","provider":"Farmhouse Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}