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Title: Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. showing bouquet of flowers identified as Gladioli. Back of card gives "Interesting facts about baking powder" and says: "150 stores in United States." Kansas City address is not given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. showing woman and man riding a bicycle. The bicycle spokes are the printed addresses of the company's branch houses around the U.S. Card is cut in shape of the bicycle and riders. Back of card has advertising copy and says among other things: "128 Stores in the United States" and "Positively no polishing matter used in roasting our coffees...no ingredients whatever being used to make them glossy. Beware of glossy coffees." Kansas City address given on front of card: 927 Main St.Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1883
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. showing girl and boy holding hands and swinging around. Card is cut in shape of swinging people. Back of card has small image of an A&P Baking Powder container and advertising copy including: "Interesting facts about baking powder..."if you value good health, use our tea, coffees and baking powder" and "200 stores in United States." No Kansas City address is given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Swift and Company
Description: Advertising card for Swift and Company showing a classically dressed woman in sandals, a diaphanous gown, and a fur cape. She has long blonde hair and is holding holly above her head. Edges of card are embossed. Card has some damage. Back of card says: "Wool Soap for Toilet and Bath. There are many people who suppose that, because of its name, Wool Soap is intended for washing woolens only. This is a misconception which Swift and Company are especially desirous of rectifying. Wool Soap is pre-eminently a toilet and bath soap .."." We are large producers of prime tallow, and none but our most carefully selected stock enters into the manufacture of Wool Soap .."." Swift and Company Packing Plants at Chicago, Kansas City, Omaha, St. Louis, St. Joseph, St. Paul. Over Two Hundred and Fifty Branch Houses in the United States." Bottom of card says: "American Lithographic Co., N.Y.." No street address is given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 38 with State Capitols
Description: Scrapbook page containing 24 advertising cards arranged in eight rows of three showing the State capitol buildings and a few other government buildings. Each card is 4 x 7 cm and identifies the building pictured. One card says: "Use Granger and Co.'s Anchor Brand Soda." The following buildings are depicted:Capitol of the United States in WashingtonNational Museum in Washington, D. C.Patent Office in WashingtonBureau of Printing and Engraving in WashingtonPension Building in WashingtonCapitol of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg Capitol of Massachusetts in BostonCapitol of Maryland in AnnapolisCapitol of New York in AlbanyCapitol of Colorado in DenverCapitol of Connecticut in HartfordCapitol of North Carolina in RaleighCapitol of Kentucky in FrankfortCapitol of Louisiana in Baton RougeCapitol of Maine in AugustaCapitol of Arkansas in Little RockCapitol of Wisconsin in MadisonCapitol of Vermont in MontpelierCapitol of Virginia in RichmondCapitol of Oregon in SalemCapitol of Illinois in SpringfieldCapitol of Iowa in Des Moines Capitol of Nebraska in Lincoln
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Martin, Snyder and Co.
Description: Advertising card for Martin, Snyder and Co. showing a child blowing a horn riding a chick with only its head, tail, and feet broken out of its shell. Front of card says: "Wholesale and Retail Representatives, Weber, Kranich and Bach, Bush and Gerts Pianos, Martin, Snyder and Co." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: S. W. Corner 11th and Walnut Streets, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1895~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Gill Piano Company
Description: Advertising card for the Gill Piano Company showing a boy with wings and military style dress blowing a horn as he rides through the air on an envelope pulled by birds. One of two cards with similar theme. Front of card says: "Mason and Hamlin, Chase Bros., Keller Bros. Pianos. Gill Piano Company, Successor to The A. H. Whitney Co...James K. M. Gill, Manager." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1024 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Kansas City Milling Co.
Description: Advertising card for Kansas City Milling Co. showing a man and woman in togas and sandals in each other's arms by a stone wall. Card is embossed. Front of card says: "Use 'Imperial' High Patent Flour. The Acknowledged leader and first prize winner where all could compete, or Rose of Kansas, The famous health flour made by Kansas City Milling Co." Under picture it says: "Flint Eng. Co., K. C. 1002." Back of card is blank. No address is given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 39 with Animals, Carriages, Ships, and Hunting Scenes
Description: Scrapbook page containing 24 advertising cards arranged in eight rows of three. Each card is 4 x 7 cm. and belongs to a themed set showing horse-drawn carriages, hunting and adventure scenes, animals, naval ships, or state capitol and government buildings.There are six carriage cards showing: Valencia Cab, Fifth Ave. Stage, Spanish State-Coach, Buckboard, Landau, and A Tachtravan, Persia.There are eight animal cards showing: American Black Bear, African Wild Boar, Rhinoceros, Black Leopard, Rattlesnake, Leopard, Ant Lion, Tiger.There are five hunting cards showing: "Indians Spearing Porpoises--Mouth of St. Lawrence River;.""Elephant Hunting in Africa;.""Walrus Hunting in Greenland;.""Exploring in Africa: a Fight with an Orang-Outang;.""Tight-Rope Walking across Niagara."There are three naval ship cards that each say "Kinney Bros. High Class Cigarettes" showing: "Catherine II, Russian Navy;.""Duilio, Italian Navy;.""U.S.S. Texas."Two government building cards show: Capitol of Utah in Salt Lake CityTreasury Building in Washington.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 57 with Portraits and People in Outdoor Scenes
Description: Scrapbook page containing eight smaller advertising cards arranged artfully around a larger central card. Central card shows a woman holding a rose. Two small cards show a boy and a girl with flowers. Two tiny cards cut to shape show a girl's face in a flower and a fan. The four other cards show the following:1. Two cards from: "McDonald and Co. 54 State St., Rochester, N. Y. Edwin C. Burt, Fine Shoes." One card shows a couple riding in a sailboat made of a shoe. The other shows a woman being carried in a shoe by dark-skinned, scantilly clad servants. Lower left corner of both cards says: "MKCo."2. Two eskimo or Inuit people riding in a sled pulled by a team of dogs.3. A man carrying a large basket of dishes on his head falling through a window as onlookers are shocked. Caption in French says: "Double Effet De Glaces."
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 22 with Military Uniforms
Description: Scrapbook page containing 24 advertising cards arranged in four rows of six. Each card is 3.5 x 7 cm. and shows a soldier in uniform. Each card says: "Illust'd Sweet Caporal" and identifies the rank, regiment, and state of the soldier. All are from Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island.
Date: 1886~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 23 with Military Uniforms
Description: Scrapbook page containing 24 advertising cards arranged in four rows of six. Each card is 3.5 x 7 cm. and shows a soldier in uniform. Each card says: "Illust'd Sweet Caporal" and identifies the rank, regiment, and state of the soldier. All are from Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island.
Date: 1886~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. showing woman standing by tea service holding a cup of tea. Small inset pictures shows old woman with a cup of tea and saucer. Tiny caption under inset picture says: "'The Gt. Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co's celebrated teas and coffees have been my solace through life' -Grandmother." Card is cut in shape of clam shell. Back of card has small image of "Grandmother" and a printed lace border. It lists branch houses and their locations in cities around the U.S. Kansas City address given on back of card: 927 Main St.Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1884
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. showing a white dove sitting in front of a large cross covered with pink roses. Front of card says: "Our Easter Offering." Front lower right corner says: "Copyrighted 1886 by the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company New York." Back of card has extensive advertising copy about "pure teas, coffees and baking powder," and lists branch houses and their locations in cities around the U.S. Kansas City address given on back of card: 923 Main St.
Date: 1886
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. showing three girls sitting underneath a broken umbrella each holding a kitten. Caption says: "Three little kittens." Back of card has small image of "Grandmother" and lists branch houses and their locations in cities around the U.S. Kansas City address given on back of card: 927 Main St. Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1884
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: J. E. Vincent and Co.
Description: Advertising card for J. E. Vincent and Co. showing two sailing ships and a border of flowers. Front of card says: "Vincent's Millinery Opening, April 19 and 20, 1883." Front lower left corner has number 27 and says: "Copyright by Robinson Eng. Co. Boston U.S.A. 1880." Card folds and inside says: "Our 4th Annual Opening of Fine French Millinery and Hair Goods, and Exhibition of Pattern Bonnets and Round Hats, also all the Latest Novelties, Thursday and Friday, April 19th and 20th, 1883." Back of card is blank except for tiny text: "Harrington, Typ." Address given inside card: 701 Main St., cor. Seventh, Kansas City.
Date: 1883
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Great A&P Tea Company, The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. showing dog lying in bed under bedspread with small dishes on bedside table. Caption says: "Convalescent." Card is molded into a tray shape (broken at the edges). Back of card lists branch houses and their locations in cities around the U.S. Also says: "Be sure and give A&P Baking Powder a trial and we will guarantee you will use no other." Kansas City address given on back of card: 927 Main St.Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: J. E. Vincent and Co.
Description: Advertising card for J. E. Vincent and Co. showing a woman wearing a hat and shawl standing among trees. Below this image is one of daisies and butterflies. Front of card says: "Vincent's Millinery Opening, April 19 and 20, 1883." Card folds and inside says: "Our 4th Annual Opening of Fine French Millinery and Hair Goods, and Exhibition of Pattern Bonnets and Round Hats, also all the Latest Novelties, Thursday and Friday, April 19th and 20th, 1883." Back of card has image of a birds flying and tiny text: "Harrington, Typ." Address given inside card: 701 Main St., cor. Seventh, Kansas City.
Date: 1883
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. showing a boy and donkey standing next to a seated old woman who is touching the donkey's head. Caption says: "'Is that you Tommy? for I can't see;' Yes Granny: 'Bless the child why don't yer mother cut yer hair?'" Card is cut in shape of people pictured. Back of card has small image of horse team pulling a wagon that says: "Sultana" and "Suez Canal." It lists branch houses and their locations in cities around the U.S. Kansas City address given on back of card:927 Main St.Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1883
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, The
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. with portrait of woman in fancy dress. Card is "signed" on front "May Anderson." Back of card has small image of "Grandmother" and lists branch houses and their locations in cities around the U.S. A small stand is glued to the back of the card. Kansas City address given on back of card: 927 Main St. Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1884
Object Type: Advertising Card

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