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Authentic 1880’s Victorian trade cards, all featuring classic soap company advertisements. Great additions for collectors of 19th-century lithography or vintage advertising ephemera!
Included Cards:
1. **John Reardon & Sons Soaps (1887)**
- **Front:** Girl leaning on fence with yellow flowers. Copyright 1887 by John Reardon & Sons (Donaldson Brothers, N.Y. Litho).
- **Back:** Full promotional text advertising Anchor, Oval, and Extra Family Soaps (Boston, Mass). Very clean back.
2. **Daisy Soap - Oberne, Hosick & Co. (Chicago)**
- **Front:** Woman kneeling and polishing a wooden cabinet. Lithographed by The Achert Co. (Cin, O).
- **Back:** Blank reverse side with a light vintage pencil mark ("4.00 RJ"). Minor corner crease.
3. **Lautz Bros. & Co.'s Pure and Healthy Soaps**
- **Front:** Girl riding a wooden sled in a winter scene. Lithographed by G.H. Dunston (Buffalo, N.Y.).
- **Back:** Heavy paper loss/glue residue on reverse from scrapbook removal (as pictured). Front display image remains vibrant.
Specifications & Details:
- **Era:** Victorian (c. 1880s)
- **Dimensions:** Approx. 3" x 4.5" to 3.25" x 5" each (see tape measure photos for precise sizing)
- **Condition:** Mixed vintage condition. Front graphics display wonderful color. Please review all detailed photos of fronts, backs, and close-ups before purchasing to assess exact condition. No AI photos used. No returns on antique ephemera.
*Cards will be mailed via ’s standard envelope shipping process, reinforced with cardboard.
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