Advertising Cards

Title: Wm. W. Kendall Boot and Shoe Co.
Description: Advertising card for Wm. W. Kendall Boot and Shoe Co. showing a child at the beach carrying a net and looking into a basket for catching seafood. Front of card has a crest that says: "K. B and S Co, Established 1867" around which it says: "Wear Wm. W. Kendall Boot and Shoe Co.'s Rose of the West School Shoe." Front lower left corner has number C-857. Back of card is blank. No address is given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: A. Holland
Description: Advertising card for A. Holland with an image of a girl and boy standing under an umbrella superimposed over a bell and surrounded by flowers. Card is cut in the shape of the bell. Front of card says: "A. Holland...Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots and Shoes." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 551 and 553 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 12 with Unrelated Cards
Description: Scrapbook page containing nine advertising cards arranged in two columns showing the following:1. Three women at a table looking on as a man reads to them.2. A man on a horse roping a bull. Card says: "'Testing' Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton."3. A man riding an unidentified farm machine being pulled across a grassy field by a horse.4. A couple lying under an umbrella at the beach, a sailing ship in the distance. Card says: "J. and P. Coats' Thread."5. Two children dancing outside. Card says: "Founded 1829. E. Jaccard Jewelry Company, Fifth and Olive Sts, St. Louis, Mo."6. White daisies and a banner that says: "A Merry Christmas."7. Holly surrounding a winter scene with cottage. Card says: "A Happy Christmas."8. A hunting dog in pointing posture. Card says: "F. A. Wells and Co., The Clothiers. 167 Main St..."" (Last words are worn off.)9. A rooster standing by a box with a chicken and hatching chicks. Card says: "Call for Corle's Crackers and Candies."
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 62 with People
Description: Scrapbook page containing eighteen advertising cards of people, all cut to shape. Cards vary in size from 3 x 3 cm. to 8 x 14 cm. and show a woman with parasol and dog, a girl with flowers, a woman ice skating, a man watching a cat play the cello, a man with a whistle or flute, girls having a tea party, a woman singing, and two men with large beards. Six of the cards appear to be from the same set, showing children in traditional dress of some sort.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: A. A. Pearson, Millinery and Fancy Goods
Description: Advertising card for "A. A. Pearson, Millinery and Fancy Goods" showing a girl in a red striped coat with fur collar. Caption says: "No, thanks, I don't kith gentlemen!" One of three cards with similar design. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1036 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Globe Shoe Parlors
Description: Advertising card for Globe Shoe Parlors showing a boy leaning against a wall, head down, looking unhappy. Caption says: "The Foot of the Class." One of eight cards with similarly designed pictures of children. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 728 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: L. A. Schoen, Druggist
Description: Advertising card for "L. A. Schoen, Druggist" showing a small child opening a view to a mansion. One of three cards with similar design and theme. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: S. W. Corner Fifth and May Sts., Kansas City.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 63 with People
Description: Scrapbook page containing 22 advertising cards of people and some animals, all cut to shape. Cards vary in size from 2.5 x 2.5 cm. to 11 x 12 cm. and show a cat, an elephant, a horse, Santa Claus, children as angels, children with flowers, women in fancy lace collars, and a woman with a parasol.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: McFarlan Carriage Co.
Description: Advertising card for McFarlan Carriage Co. with portrait of girl in a blue hat. One of two cards with similar portraits. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1413 and 1415 W. Tenth St., Kansas City, MO.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Emil Scharnagel
Description: Advertising card for Emil Scharnagel showing a small person or child with red pants and cap and yellow wings looking at the writing on the card which is surrounded by flowers and insects. Front of card says: "Emil Scharnagel.." .The Finest Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Fresh Beer always on Tap." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: No. 6 East Seventh St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Globe Shoe Parlors
Description: Advertising card for Globe Shoe Parlors showing a girl in a red dress. Caption says: "The Head of the Class." One of eight cards with similarly designed pictures of children. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 728 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Globe Shoe Parlors
Description: Advertising card for Globe Shoe Parlors showing a boy in a straw hat and patched trousers. Caption says: "He may yet become President." One of eight cards with similarly designed pictures of children. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 728 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Domestic Sewing Machine Company
Description: Advertising card for Domestic Sewing Machine Company showing a child holding up a rose from a basket of roses. Front of card says: "Domestic Sewing Machine Company.." .A. J. Showers, Manager." Address given on front of card: 904 Grand Ave.,Telephone 2319.Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: McFarlan Carriage Co.
Description: Advertising card for McFarlan Carriage Co. showing child ice skating. Front of card has tiny number 840. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1413 and 1415 West 10th St,, Kansas City, MO.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 56 with Children
Description: Scrapbook page containing nine advertising cards showing the following:1. An African American man holding a duck and basket. Card says: "Chas. E. Marsh, Printer and Stationer, Greenville, N. H."2. Two cards for:.""Curtis Davis and Co. Boston, Mass. Welcome Soap." showing a woman holding a baby while a man admires it and a sailor running to embrace a woman. Lower right corner of both cards says: "Donaldson Brothers, Five Points, New York."3. A child holding up a bottle labeled, "Burdock Blood Bitters."4. A child playing a mandolin.5. Flowers and a geometric border. Card says: "Reward of Merit to Hattie Light by Mollie Hayes, Teacher.."(Names are handwritten.)6. A girl holding flowers.7. A coachman with a whip and very large head.8. Two children sitting in a chair with a doll and a brochure with a man leaning over the back watching them. Card says: "Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Cures Colds, Coughs, and all Diseases of the Throat and Lungs. Prepared by J. C. Ayers and Co. Lowell, Mass, U. S. A."
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Sadler, The Clothier, Hatter and Haberdasher
Description: Advertising card for Sadler, the Clothier, Hatter and Haberdasher showing nine children sitting in and around a broken egg. Card is embossed. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 7th and Main Streets, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: A. A. Pearson, Millinery and Fancy Goods
Description: Advertising card for "A. A. Pearson, Millinery and Fancy Goods" showing a girl in a red hood eating red and white striped candy. Caption says: "A sweet tooth." One of three cards with similar design. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1036 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Kansas City Soap Co.
Description: Advertising card for Kansas City Soap Co. showing a girl breaking out of a large egg holding a wreath. Front of card says: "Use Water Queen Soap Manufactured by Kansas City Soap Co." Back of card is blank. No address is given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: McFarlan Carriage Co.
Description: Advertising card for McFarlan Carriage Co. showing child sitting in grass by the sea. One of two cards with similar image. Front lower left corner has number C-774. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1413 and 1415 W. Tenth St., Kansas City, MO.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Globe Shoe Parlors
Description: Advertising card for Globe Shoe Parlors showing a young girl in a straw hat and patched dress. Caption says: "She may yet wed a President." One of eight cards with similarly designed pictures of children. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 728 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

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