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Title: Kansas City Wire and Iron Works
Description: Advertising card for Kansas City Wire and Iron Works showing a woman in flowing green robes and waving black hair swimming with a variety of fish including rays, eels, sea horses, etc. One of two cards with similar design and theme. Front of card says: "Kansas City Wire and Iron Work.." .Manufacturers of Wire Cloth, Cages, Fences; Bank, Office and Desk Railing; Arches, Trellises, Fly Screens, Steel Window Guards, Stable Fixtures, Ornamental Gates, Crested Fencing, and Everything in the Wire and Iron Line." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card:
Office, 14 E. Eighth St.,
Factory, 1424 & 1426 Oak St.
Kansas City.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Kansas City Oat Meal & Cereal Co.
Description: Advertising card for Kansas City Oat Meal & Cereal Co. showing a cobbler hammering at a shoe. Front of card says: "Why is a shoemaker a most industrious man??" Back of card says: "Eat Atlas Oats. The great and coming food for Fathers, Mothers and Children and all who wish health combined with economy. Atlas Oats are sold in two pound packages only by all grocers." Bottom of card says: "Solution. Because he works to the last." Address given only as U. S. A.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. showing a basket of flowers and colored eggs. Card is cut in shape of basket and has some damage: handle of basket is broken and has been taped. Back of card has small image of horse team pulling a wagon that says: "Suez Canal." It lists branch houses and their locations in cities around the U.S. At bottom of back of card it says: "Donaldson Brothers, Five Points, New York." Kansas City address given on back of card:
927 Main St.
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Sorosis Shoe Co.
Description: Advertising card for the Sorosis Shoe Co. showing an assortment of images illustrating "Colonial Days in New England" including a woman doing needlework identified as "Tambour Work," couples riding through the snow on horses "to a wedding," men sitting by a fireplace smoking pipes together, and a ship identified as "The Mayflower" sailing on choppy seas. Front lower right corner of card says: "Copyright, 1905, by A. E. Little & Co., makers of Sorosis Shoes, Lynn, Mass. U. S. A." Back of card has image of a foot in a woman's shoe and says: "The Sorosis Shoe manufacturers are the only shoemakers in the world that make all their lasts and patters: fact. Sorosis Shoes for Women, for Men, for Boys, for Girls, and for Infants have style and durability; and they are to be depended upon to keep the feet that wear them very shapely and also entirely comfortable. Sorosis Trade Mark.." Address stamped on back of card:
1012 Grand Ave.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: F. Weber's Sons
Description: Advertising card for F. Weber's Sons with an image of a horse in harness. Front of card says: ?ǣTrade Mark.?ǥ Back of card says: ?ǣFrank J. Weber. Jos. F. Weber. Fred Weber. F. Weber's Sons. Wholesale, Retail and Importers of Harness, Saddles, Whips, Turf Goods and Horse Remedies. Agents for Harrold's Hoof Ointment, Kasper Self-Acting Oat Cleaner. Telephone 2331.." Lower left corner says: "Bankers & Merchants Litho. Co. K. C. Mo." Address given on back of card:
1004 and 1006 Walnut St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Boston Shoe House
Description: Advertising card for Boston Shoe House showing a horse with a man's body dressed in a waistcoat, jacket, and top hat, wearing a monocle, and holding a whip. Caption says: "I would I were a boy again." Front of card says: Boston Shoe House...Large Stock of Fine Shoes. Lowest Cash Prices. J. Swim, Proprietor." Front lower left corner says: "Copyrighted 1880." Back of card has advertising copy and a price list: "Ladies' High Cut Shoes, 75 cts to $6.00; Ladies' Slippers, 15 cts to 3.50; Men's Shoes, 75 cts to 6.50; Men's Boots, $1.25 to 7.00; Children's Shoes, 15 cts to 2.50." Address given on front and back of card:
S. W. Cor. 4th & Main Sts.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1880
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Ideal
Description: Advertising card for "Ideal" showing a stag fallen and surrounded by hunting dogs while behind, a man on a horse blows a horn. One of a set of four cards with similar design and subject. Front of card says: "The Delmonico of the West." Back of card says: "'A Feast of Fat Things' at the 'Ideal', No. 1032 Main St., The Delmonico of the West. Table D'Hote Dinners, Homelike Meals, Popular Table Board, Pure Ice Cream, 'Ideal Coffee.' Strictly First-Class. (Smith & Tew, Prs)." Address given on front and back of card:
1032 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: H. Patterson & Co.
Description: Advertising card for H. Patterson & Co. showing a cottage scene bordered by a large rose and bird. Front lower left corner of card has number C-773. Back of card says: "H. Patterson & Co, Manufacturers & Jobbers of Fine Footwear. We sell Stribley & Co.'s Ladies' Fine Shoes. W. F. & J. A. Blake's Ladies' Fine Shoes. Ladies' Extra Fine Oxford Ties and Slippers. We handle the finest goods in the West..."" Address given on back of card:
419 & 421 Delaware St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic & 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: Bernheimers
Description: Advertising card for Bernheimers showing a boy and a girl sitting in a blue, high-heeled shoe. The girl holds a doll and a parasol; the boy holds reins and a whip as if the shoe is a horse. Front lower left corner has number C-675. Back of card says: "A continuous show of shoes for men. A special for the week. The best shoes for the price in the city. Either black or tan color, and with heavy double soles. Fit and wear equal to any $5.00 shoe. Our Price is $3.50. This is a shoe made for winter wear." Address given on back of card:
12th & Main Sts.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: C. M. Northup & Co.
Description: Advertising card for C. M. Northup & Co. showing a girl and two boys playing at the seaside. Front of card says: ?ǣC. M. Northup & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Creamery and Dairy Butter.?ǥ Back of card says: "General Commission Merchants, and wholesale dealers in Fruit, Oysters, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Game, Hides, &c., Also Agents for Concentrated Food for Horses, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry...Wisconsin Creamery and Dairy Butter a Specialty." Address given on front and back of card:
110 West Fourth Street,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Ideal
Description: Advertising card for "Ideal" showing a stag leaping over a fallen tree trunk followed by men on horses. One of a set of four cards with similar design and subject. Front of card says: "The Delmonico of the West." Back of card says: "'A Feast of Fat Things' at the 'Ideal', No. 1032 Main St., The Delmonico of the West. Table D'Hote Dinners, Homelike Meals, Popular Table Board, Pure Ice Cream, 'Ideal Coffee.' Strictly First-Class. (Smith & Tew, Prs)." Address given on front and back of card:
1032 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Cyclorama, The
Description: Advertising card for the Cyclorama showing a battle scene. Front of card says "View of 'Cyclorama'..."" Back of card says: "The Cyclorama.." .Represents the Battles of Missionary Ridge, Lookout Mountain and Chattanooga, and is the work of the celebrated artists Eugene Braehl, Carl Roechling and a corps of the most eminent artists of Berlin, Germany. On entering the Cyclorama, spectators step at once.." .upon America's greatest Battle Field, are placed in the centre of the troops in action, and view in the most vivid manner possible the Battle of Missionary Ridge which gives a truthful and realistic representation of the most desperate fought Battle of the Rebelliion, under command of Gen. U. S. Grant, as it occurred November 25th, 1863. This wonderful work of art gives a perspective view of one hundred and fifteen miles, and is pronounced by press and public to be the greatest Battle Painting in the world..." Admission only 50 cents. Children 25 cents." Address given on front as Corner Broadway and Eighth Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Weis & Ridge
Description: Advertising card for Weis & Ridge showing a girl knitting. Front of card says: "'Finishing mama's needle work.' Weis & Ridge, Hardware, Stoves & Tinware." Back of card says: "Weis & Ridge, 1116 Main Street. Hardware, Stoves and Tinware. Fine Builders' Hardware & Bronze Goods a Specialty. Cutlery, Tools, Household Furnishing Goods, &c. Telephone No. 764. Galvanized Iron and Copper Works, 1120 and 1122 Holmes Street. Telephone No. 1936.." Address given on front and back of card:
1116 Main Street.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Domestic Sewing Machine Company
Description: Advertising card for the Domestic Sewing Machine Company showing a donkey carrying a woman and big baskets of produce. Front of card says: "Copy of Work Done on the 'Domestic Sewing Machine.'" Front lower left corner has initials "N. A. B." and lower right corner says: "Copyrighted 1886." Back of card says: "Imitated by All! Equalled by None! The Domestic Sewing Machine, Whetstone & Co., General Agts., Throughout Jackson Co., and Wyandotte Co., Kas..."."" Domestic Fashion Patterns, Needles, Oil, And Attachments for all Machines." Address given on back of card:
City Office, Main & 12th Sts.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1886
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Beaham Mfg. Co., The
Description: Advertising card for The Beaham Mfg. Co. showing a man sitting in a prison cell, hands in chains, eating a piece of bread. A sign on wall says "Bill of Fare. Bread and Water." Front of card says: "Playing Bank President In Prison." Back of card says: "Faultless Starch..."Pleases in Particular Work. Perfectly Pure, Exceedingly Strong, Very Elastic." It also describes a marketing tactic whereby one sends in the company logo cut from the product package to get "Faultless Starch Premium Pictures." It shows the logo and says: "Mail us 10 for Comic Pictures. Mail us 25 for Beautiful Pictures.." Address given on back of card: Kansas City, Mo. No street address is given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Description: Advertising card for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. showing woman speaking with man seated at work table (cobbler?." Back of card lists branch houses and their addresses in cities around the U.S. Kansas City address given on back of card:
927 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: J. C. Altman & Bro.
Description: Advertising card for J. C. Altman & Bro. showing a man with large mustache sitting in a chair smoking, while a cobbler measures his large, bare foot and another works with a shoe lace nearby. Caption says: "Great Ceas-r-r-r." One of two cards with similar design and theme. Front of card says: "J. C. Altman & Bro. Fine Shoes, First-class Goods at one Bottom Price. Repairing neatly done." Front lower left corner has number 27. Back of card says: "Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Slippers. A Complete Line of First-Class Goods. Call and see our stock. All Kinds of Foot Wear Made to Order at Short Notice. Repairing promptly attended to." Bottom left corner says: "Pershing & Lyman Pub. Co., Chicago." Address given on front and back of card:
707 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Lewis Paint & Glass Co.
Description: Two identical advertising pamphlets and paint samples for the Lewis Paint & Glass Co. Pamphlets fold in four parts and are damaged. Front has image of paint cans and flowers and says: "Lewis Paint & Glass Co. Prop's Great Western Paint Works. Kansas City, Mo. Manf'rs of Prepared Paint Ready for Immediate Use. Made from Pure Linseed Oil, White Lead & Zinc. All kinds of Iron-Clad, Roofing and Barrel Paints on hand and for sale. Also all grades of Lubricating and Miners' Oils at wholesale..."" Front lower right corner has number L. 176. Inside shows paint color samples and has much advertising copy. Back provides more advertising copy. At the bottom it says: "Hinds, Ketcham & Co., N. Y." One section says: "References. The undersigned, having used on their buildings the Paint manufactured by Lewis Paint & Glass Co., have no hesitation in recommending it to the public for general use...Bullene, Moores & Emery, Wholesale Dry Goods. / Meyer Bros. & Co., Wholesale Druggists. / Geo. H. Nettleton, Gen. Mgr. Ft.S.&G.R.R. / L. K. Shafford, Roadmaster,.."" / Ramsey, Millett & Hudson, Printers.." Address given on front as Kansas City, MO.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Weis & Ridge
Description: Advertising card for Weis & Ridge showing a boy standing in a boat holding up an oar. Back of card says: "Weis & Ridge, 1116 Main Street. Hardware, Stoves and Tinware. Fine Builders' Hardware & Bronze Goods a Specialty. Cutlery, Tools, Household Furnishing Goods, &c. Telephone No. 764. Galvanized Iron and Copper Works, 1120 and 1122 Holmes Street. Telephone No. 1936.." Address given on back of card:
1116 Main Street.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

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