Advertising card for Geo. W. Strope and Co. with an image of a rose and other flowers. One of two cards with similar design. Front of card says: "Vose and Sons, Manufacturers of Superior Piano-Fortes, Boston, Mass." Front lower right corner has number 638 and lower left says: "Bufford." Back of card is blank, but appears to have glue and paper residue. Front of card is stamped with: "See the Favorite Strope Grand Upright Pianos." and the company address:Office and WareroomsStrope's New Block,208 West 9th St.,Kansas City, Mo.
Advertising card for H. H. Shepard's showing winter scene of a stone bridge over a river in the moonlight. Front of card says: "Buy Your School Books, Wall Paper and Shades at H. H. Shepard's." Front lower right corner has number 659 and lower left says: "Bufford." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 618 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Advertising card for Nicolai and Michaelis showing a woman in a changing room on the beach pouring water over the head of a man crouched down to peep into the changing room. A police man stands in the background. One of four cards with similar subject and design. Front of card says: "Nicolai and Michaelis, Fine Hats, Caps and Gloves..."."" Children's Hats and Caps a Specialty." Front lower right corner says: "Copyright 1882 J. N. Bufford's Sons." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 614 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.