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F. G. Paulson : Original Trade Card - "F. G. Paulson, Fine Hats, 113 Wood Street, Pittsburg."

Sunshine Pub. Co., Philadelphia, PA

Original trade card with a color illustration of a young girl wearing a stylish hat. No date, circa 1891-1911. 3" x 4 1/2." Publisher's information printed in lower-left corner of margin: "Sunshine Pub. Co. Phila." Trade card is very clean and intact overall except for slight age toning on back. A Very Good copy. Trade card for F. G. Paulson, a seller of fine hats in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (between 1891 and 1911, Pittsburgh was spelled without an "h" at the end). Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

F. G. Paulson : Original Trade Card - "F. G. Paulson, Fine Hats, 113 Wood Street, Pittsburg."

Sunshine Pub. Co., Philadelphia, PA

Original trade card with a color illustration of a young girl wearing a stylish olive-brown hat with pink and yellow accents. No date, circa 1891-1911. 3" x 4 1/2." Publisher's information printed in lower-left corner of margin: "Sunshine Pub. Co. Phila." Trade card is very clean and intact overall except for slight age toning on back. A Very Good copy. Trade card for F. G. Paulson, a seller of fine hats in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (between 1891 and 1911, Pittsburgh was spelled without an "h" at the end). Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

F. G. Paulson : Original Trade Card - "F. G. Paulson, Fine Hats, 113 Wood Street, Pittsburg."

Sunshine Pub. Co., Philadelphia, PA

Original trade card with a color illustration of a young girl wearing a stylish brown hat decorated with a feather. No date, circa 1891-1911. 3" x 4 1/2." Publisher's information printed in lower-left corner of margin: "Sunshine Pub. Co. Phila." Trade card is clean and intact overall except for some smudges on front and slight age toning on back. A Good copy. Trade card for F. G. Paulson, a seller of fine hats in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (between 1891 and 1911, Pittsburgh was spelled without an "h" at the end). Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: No Binding

F. G. Paulson : Original Trade Card - "F. G. Paulson, Fine Hats, 113 Wood Street, Pittsburg."

Sunshine Pub. Co., Philadelphia, PA

Original trade card with a color illustration of a young girl wearing a stylish hat featuring pink, yellow, and blue colors. No date, circa 1891-1911. 3" x 4 1/2." Publisher's information printed in lower-left corner of margin: "Sunshine Pub. Co. Phila." Trade card is clean and intact overall except for some smudges on front and slight age toning on back. A Good copy. Trade card for F. G. Paulson, a seller of fine hats in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (between 1891 and 1911, Pittsburgh was spelled without an "h" at the end). Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: No Binding

F. G. Paulson : Original Trade Card - "F. G. Paulson, Fine Hats, 113 Wood Street, Pittsburg."

Sunshine Pub. Co., Philadelphia, PA

Original trade card with a color illustration of a young child wearing boater or small sun hat with red and blue accents that match their outfit. No date, circa 1891-1911. 3" x 4 1/2." Publisher's information printed in lower-left corner of margin: "Sunshine Pub. Co. Phila." Trade card is clean and intact overall except for some light marks on front and slight age toning on back. A Very Good copy. Trade card for F. G. Paulson, a seller of fine hats in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (between 1891 and 1911, Pittsburgh was spelled without an "h" at the end). Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

F. G. Paulson : Original Trade Card - "F. G. Paulson, Fine Hats, 113 Wood Street, Pittsburg."

Sunshine Pub. Co., Philadelphia, PA

Original trade card with a color illustration of a young girl wearing stylish headwear and a purple and orange dress. No date, circa 1891-1911. 3" x 4 1/2." Publisher's information printed in lower-left corner of margin: "Sunshine Pub. Co. Phila." Trade card is clean and intact overall except for some light marks on front and slight age toning on back. A Very Good copy. Trade card for F. G. Paulson, a seller of fine hats in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania (between 1891 and 1911, Pittsburgh was spelled without an "h" at the end). Trade cards were antique business cards that first became popular during the late seventeenth century in Paris and Lyon, France and London, England. Trade cards were often given by business owners and proprietors to patrons and customers as a way to promote their businesses. Prior to the use of street addresses, trade cards had maps so clients could locate the associated business. Many of these cards also incorporated elaborate designs, illustrations, and other decorative features. Trade cards became popular in the United States during the nineteenth century in the period after the Civil War. The late nineteenth century also saw the advent of trade card collecting as a hobby. While they are no longer in use, trade cards influenced the formation of trading cards and were the predecessors of modern-day business cards.. Ephemera. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: No Binding

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