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Title
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Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 45 with International Smoking Methods
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Description
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Scrapbook page containing 24 advertising cards arranged in four rows of six. Each card is 4 x 7 cm. and shows a man from a foreign country dressed and smoking in the traditional way of that country, whether by pipe or cigarette. Cards are labeled:AmericanDutchmanEnglish Naval OfficerSuabian PeasantBulgarianServianAsiatic TurkSydlitz CuirassierBedouinMoroccoTurkish OfficerBavarian HunterAfricanPrussian LieutenantHungarianGreekHindooGipsyBrazilianBavarian PostillionSpaniardSir Walter RaleighDutchman, 17th Cent.Amer. Indian
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 32 with African American Stereotypes
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Description
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Scrapbook page containing eight advertising cards showing African Americans in various situations. Two of the cards are missing. The cards show:1. Two geese with bodies made of bags of tobacco and cotton flying over a man in a field. Card says: "Copyright. Richmond and Co., Buffalo, N.Y."2. A man holding a fishing rod sitting by a river on a large spool of "Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton." Caption says: "'I reckon dis yere's strong 'nuff suah.'"3. A woman fixing a man's tie as three children look on. Caption says: "Sunday. Yer looks Lubly Ephraim, and it all comes-using dat Higgins' Soap."4. A woman and some children opening the door to a visitor or salesman whose coat tails are being nibbled by a goat. Card says: "Compliments of the Domestic Sewing Machine Co."5. A man sitting holding a tambourine.6. Two people in "native" dress leading an elephant. Card says: "Soap Makers, Chicago. 'Blue India.'"7. A man singing.8. Three people and a cat kneeling on the floor looking at their reflections in a stove. Card says: "Rising Sun Stove Polish. 'I say Snow Flake, dat stove was blacked with rising sun. Did you eber see de like?'"
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 44 with International Coins
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Description
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Scrapbook page containing 24 advertising cards arranged in four rows of six. Each card is 4 x 7 cm. and shows a coin from a foreign country and a caricature of a person from that country. Value of coin in U.S. dollars is given. Coins shown include:Ireland. 10 Pence, value about 20c.Arabia. 1 Dirhem, value about 18 cts.Belgium. 50 Centimes, value 9 cents.Germany. 5 Mark, value $1.18c.Saxony. 1 Pfennig, value 1/4 c.Turkey. 5 Piastres, value 20 cts.Brazil. 1000 Reis, value 35 cts.Chili. 1 Escudo, value $1.93c.Republic of France. 20 Francs, value $3.85c.Persia. 5 Kran, value $1.00.Portugal. 500 Reis, Value 17 cts.Italy. 20 Centimes, value 4 cts.Scotland. Thistle Mark, value about 30c.China. 1 Cash, value 1/10 ct.Japan. 2 Yen, value $1.90.Greece. 50 Lepta, value 9 cts.Holland. 1 Guilder, value 38 cts.Sweden. 2 Kronors, value 50 cts.Siberia. 5 Kopeks, value about 2 cts.England. 1 Sovereign, value $4.84c.Hayti. 50 Centimes, value 37 cts.Cuba. 2 Reals, value 7 cts.Spain. 1 Pesata, value 15 cts.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Singer Mfg. Co., The
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Description
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Advertising card for The Singer Manufacturing Co. showing four men with a Singer sewing machine. Front of card says: "India." Front lower left corner says: "J. Ottmann Lith. Co. N.Y." Back of card gives a geographical description of India and its people beginning and ending: "India. An extensive Empire of the British Crown, consisting of the Great Southern Peninsula of Southern Asia,.."."."" Under British Rule India is making rapid strides in modern civilization. Our picture represents the Singer Manufacturing Company's Native Employees in their usual costume. The Singer Sewing Machine has been a factor in helping the people of India toward a better civilization for nearly twenty years, and thousands of them are in use.." Address given on back of card:
305 & 307 E. 12th St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Singer Manufacturing Co., The
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Description
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Advertising card for The Singer Manufacturing Co. showing a bird building a nest, "The Earliest Singer," and a woman and little girl with a sewing machine, "The Latest Singer." Front of card tells the story of the "Tailor Bird of India" which sews leaves together to make its nest. Front lower right corner says: "J. Ottmann Lith. Co. Puck Bldg. New York." Back of card says "Seven Truths" followed by advertising copy including: "It is true .."."." That it is inhuman to barter away the health and happiness of your wife and daughter, for the few dollars, apparently saved in buying a cheap, heavy running, worthless machine. That manhood .."." demands that woman be provided with the very latest and best labor-saving devices .."."." That you will never be haunted by sad remorse for a wrong inflicted, if you buy for your wife, daughter or sweetheart, the New Light-Running Singer.." Address given on back of card:
305-307 E. Twelfth St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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E. Pinkert, Practical Furrier
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Description
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Advertising card for E. Pinkert showing a girl outside in a coat and hat pushing a dog in a wheelbarrow. One of two cards with similar design and theme. Front lower left corner has number C-785. Back of card has image of bear and says: ?ǣImporter & Exporter of Sealskins and fine Foreign Furs. Manufacturer of all Classes of Fur Garments, Muffs, Capes, Caps, Boas, Gloves, Trimmings, etc. We do not buy from Jobbers, but import direct..." Re-dyeing, Altering and Refitting Seal Garments given special attention. Plush Cloaks steamed, cleaned and made over in the latest styles. Skins Tanned and Mounted." Address given on front and back of card:
1007 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Jones Dry Goods Co.
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Description
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Advertising card for Jones Dry Goods Co. showing an illustration of two bears in fancy men's attire and overcoats and tophats walking down the street. Front of card says: ?ǣNo. 15 The Roosevelt Bears in New York City. 'They spent some days in seeing the town; Doing Fifth Avenue up and down.' This picture is one-quarter size of one of the 16 full-page color illustrations in 'The Roosevelt Bears'--the jolliest book of the year for boys and girls. For sale in Kansas City, Mo., by the Jones Dry Goods Co.?ǥ Back of card is printed with the words "Post Card" and area to be stamped says: "Place the Stamp Here. One Cent for United States and Island Possessions, Cuba, Canada and Mexico. Two Cents for Foreign." No address is given.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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E. Pinkert, Practical Furrier
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Description
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Advertising card for E. Pinkert showing a boy and a dog standing on a tree limb. One of two cards with similar design and theme. Front lower left corner of card has number C-785. Back of card has image of bear and says: ?ǣImporter & Exporter of Sealskins and fine Foreign Furs. Manufacturer of all Classes of Fur Garments, Muffs, Capes, Caps, Boas, Gloves, Trimmings, etc. We do not buy from Jobbers, but import direct...Re-dyeing, Altering and Refitting Seal Garments given special attention. Plush Cloaks steamed, cleaned and made over in the latest styles. Skins Tanned and Mounted." Address given on front and back of card:
1007 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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E. Pinkert, Practical Furrier
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Description
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Advertising card for E. Pinkert showing an image on a palette of two boys lending a hand to a girl on snowy ground. Front of card says: "E. Pinkert, Practical Furrier." Back of card says: "E. Pinkert .."." Importer & Exporter of Sealskins and fine Foreign Furs. Manufacturer of all Classes of Fur Garments, Muffs, Capes, Caps, Boas, Gloves, Trimmings, Etc. We do not buy from Jobbers, but import direct .."." Re-dyeing, Altering and Refitting Seal Garments given special attention. Plush Cloaks steamed, cleaned and made over in the latest styles. Skins Tanned and Mounted.." Address given on front and back of card:
1007 Main St.,
Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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City Art Rooms
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Description
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Advertising card for City Art Rooms showing a cat's face on an artist's palette. Card is cut in the shape of a palette with thumb hole cut out. Front of card says: "Buy Picture, Frames, Etc., At City Art Rooms, Opp. Postoffice." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: Opp. Postoffice, Kansas City, Mo.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
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Title
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Bullene, Moores & Emery
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Description
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Advertising card for Bullene, Moore, and Emery showing a number of related images: The Jamestown Worsted Mill buildings; textile machinery, and a woman with a sheep. Card is thin, more like a piece of paper. Back of card has advertising copy about the goods made by the Mills signed by "Wm. Hall & Co." It says: "These goods are sold by Bullene, Moores & Emery, Dealers in Dry Goods Etc." Address given on back of card: Kansas City, MO. No street address is given.
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Date
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1885~
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Object Type
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Advertising Card
