1888 Fleming Bros Ivory Polish for Teeth Trade Card Pittsburgh PA Child Girl
$26.99
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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.
The 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.
Please 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.
Measures approx. 4.5 by 3.75 inches
1888 Fleming Bros Ivory Polish for Teeth Trade Card Pittsburgh PA Child Girl
$26.99
The 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.
Please 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.
Measures approx. 4.5 by 3.75 inches
