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This is a vintage advertising trade card from Hartwig & Vogel, a prominent chocolate manufacturer. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration titled \"SEEREISE AUF EINEM LUXUSDAMPFER\" (Sea voyage on a luxury steamer), depicting passengers on what appears to be an \"überfahrt auf der Zwischendecks\" (passage on the steerage/tween decks), with the Hartwig & Vogel name prominently displayed. This artwork captures a moment of travel and leisure, characteristic of the era.The reverse side of the card details \"Serie 114. Edelsteine. Bild 2.\" (Series 114. Gemstones. Picture 2.), providing descriptive text about gemstones, likely as an educational or collectible aspect of the series. It also serves as an advertisement for various Hartwig & Vogel chocolate products, including \"Tell-Chocolade,\" \"Milch-Chocolade Maria \'Olga\',\" \"Mocca-Chocolade,\" \"Noisette-Chocolade,\" \"Mandel-Chocolade,\" \"Bittere Chocolade,\" \"Diana-Chocolade,\" and the \"Neu! Sahnem-Crème-Chocolade Neu.\" The card identifies Hartwig & Vogel as \"Hoflieferanten\" (Purveyors to the Court) with locations in Bodenbach, Dresden, and Wien. This piece of ephemera offers a fascinating glimpse into late 19th or early 20th-century advertising and social history.Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: Hartwig & Vogel
Item Type: Advertising Trade Card
Era/Style: Victorian / Early 20th Century
Material: Paper / Cardstock
Specifications: Approx. 4\" x 2.75\" (10.16 cm x 6.98 cm)
Theme: Sea Voyage, Luxury Steamer, Chocolate Advertising, Gemstones
Included Components: One (1) Hartwig & Vogel Advertising Trade Card as pictured
Country of Origin: Germany (Dresden)
