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Measures approximately 6"x2" It's in between thickness of paper and cardboard
Because it is marked "Copyright 1877 by L. Prang & Co.," this is not just a standard trade card-it is a piece of art history.
Louis Prang is widely considered the "father of the American Christmas card" and one of the finest chromolithographers of the 19th century. Collectors specifically hunt for Prang's work because of the high quality of the color printing.
A Slice of 1877 Apothecary History
This is an original, late 19th-century trade card- or bookmark-beautifully produced by the legendary lithographer L. Prang & Co. Featuring exquisite chromolithography, the card showcases a lush bouquet of white and pink roses and delicate forget-me-nots. It was commissioned by Warren Toppan, a pharmacist located at the corner of Union and Pearl Streets in Lynn, Massachusetts.
For the collector of Victorian paper ephemera or pharmacy collectibles, this piece is a gem. The detail in the floral printing is a testament to Louis Prang's reputation as the master of the era's printing techniques. Whether displayed as an antique bookmark, framed alongside a vintage apothecary jar, or added to your collection of 19th-century history, this is a sophisticated piece of American commercial art.
Details:
Date: 1877 (Copyright marked
Maker: L. Prang & Co.
Subject: Pharmacy/Apothecary Advertising Design: Floral Bouquet (Roses and
Condition: A wonderfully preserved piece of local Massachusetts history.
Bring home a rare, authentic connection to 1870s New England.
