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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: SC3 Advertising Card Collection Finding Aid
Description: Collection of cards used for advertising purposes in the late 19th century. Includes colorful illustrations for many types of products. The over 600 cards from Kansas City businesses have been digitized.
Date: 1860/1905
Object Type: Finding Aid

Title: Kansas City Milling Co.
Description: Advertising card for Kansas City Milling Co. with image of pink rose. One of three cards with similar image designed as a bookmark with slit to grip book's page. Front of card says: "Compliments of Kansas City Milling Co. Manufacturers of 'Imperial' and 'Success' Flour. The two best flours made. Use once and you will use always." Front lower right corner has number B573. Back of card is blank. No address is given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Kansas City Milling Co.
Description: Advertising card for Kansas City Milling Co. showing a cottage in the snow. Front of card says: "Use the best flour, Imperial Fancy Patent. Manufactured Out of the best Selected Wheat, by Kansas City Milling Co." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card:22d and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Bradbury Pianos
Description: Advertising card for Bradbury Pianos showing two winter scenes, a church and a mountain pass. One of two cards with similar images. Front of card says: "Buy Bradbury Pianos..."" D. H. Reeder, Mgr." Front lower left corner has number B 449. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: Western Warerooms:12 West 10th 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: Gill Piano Company
Description: Advertising card for the Gill Piano Company showing a boy with wings rowing a boat made of what appears to be a piece of paper pulled by swans. 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: Carl Hoffman
Description: Advertising card for Carl Hoffman showing a ship sailing on the ocean. Front of card says: "The Sterling Pianos.." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1012-1014 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Kansas City Piano Co.
Description: Advertising card for Kansas City Piano Co. showing three cats playing a flute, violin, and cello. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 1123 Main Street, Telephone 2602.
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: Martin, Snyder and Co.
Description: Advertising card for Martin, Snyder and Co. showing a blonde girl and a donkey leaning over a fence to look at a rose. 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: A. H. Whitney Co.
Description: Advertising card for A. H. Whitney Co. showing a portrait of a woman identified as Emma Abbott. Front of card says: "C. B. Detrick, Mgr. A. H. Whitney Co., Pianos and Organs." Front lower left corner has number 925. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 18 West 12th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Bradbury Pianos
Description: Advertising card for Bradbury Pianos showing two winter scenes, a church and a mountain pass. One of two cards with similar images. Front of card says: "Buy Bradbury Pianos.." .D. H. Reeder, Mgr." Front lower left corner has number B 449. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: Western Warerooms:12 West 10th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: H. H. Shepard's
Description: Advertising card for H. H. Shepard's showing a blue bird sitting on a nest inside an envelope. The card is cut in the shape of an envelope with flap open. Front of card says: "Buy Your School Books, Wall Paper and Shades at H. H. Shepard's." Front lower right corner has number 234. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 618 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
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: Wilcox and White Organ Co.
Description: Advertising card for Wilcox and White Organ Co. showing a boy pushing a large egg along the ground and a bird flying in front of it. Front of card says: "Wilcox and White Organs. Few Equals--No Superiors..." Send for Catalogue and Prices." Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: 110 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: H. H. Shepard
Description: Advertising card for H. H. Shepard showing a red rose on a geometrically patterned background. Front of card says: "H. H. Shepard.." .Books, Wall Paper, Fine Stationery." Bottom of card is cut off. Back of card is blank. No address is given.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Martin, Snyder and Co.
Description: Advertising card for Martin, Snyder and Co. showing a man riding a horse and leading another horse over snowy land to a building in the woods. Caption says: "Puzzle Card.--Find Bull, Two Deer, Camel, Chicken, Shrimp, Face, Monkey, and an Old Man Smoking a Pipe.."(These animals can be seen hidden in the drawing.) Front of card says: "Wholesale and Retail Representatives, Weber, Kranich and Bach, Bush and Gerts Pianos, Martin, Snyder and Co." Lower left front corner has number C-905. Back of card is blank. Address given on front of card: S. W. Corner 11th and Walnut Streets, Kansas City, Mo.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

Title: Advertising Card Scrapbook Page 52 with Stoves and People
Description: Scrapbook page containing eight advertising cards showing the following:1. A folded card with a man frowning that says: "The effects of using inferior and low grade Tobaccos." When you unfold the card the man looks happy and is holding a packet of tobacco. Inside says: "The result of using Wilson and McCallay's Standard 'Happy Thought' Wave Lineplug Tobacco."2. Three African Americans overwhelmed by the smell of a stove. Card says: "See here Pompey, dat paste polish am no good de smell am so bad, run you right away fetch me de Rising Sun, dat will make me glad."3. A round stove.4. Two women in a park looking at a magazine.5. A dog dressed as a man, carrying a tray of meat.6. 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?'"7. A woman and man standing together.8. A couple seated at a dining table being served by an African American man.
Date: 1885~
Object Type: Advertising Card

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