1890s ArBuckles Rolled White Oats Advertising Trade Card Boy Dog Bubbles

1890s ArBuckles Rolled White Oats Advertising Trade Card Boy Dog Bubbles

$26.99
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1890s ArBuckles Rolled White Oats Advertising Trade Card Boy Dog Bubbles

1890s ArBuckles Rolled White Oats Advertising Trade Card Boy Dog Bubbles

$26.99
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.

The 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.

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. 3.75 by 2.5 inches

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