Trade Card: Marx Hartman, Wines, Liquors, and Cigars, Brooklyn, NY

This trade card advertises Marx Hartman, purveyor of wines, liquors, and cigars. The front of the card depicts two young girls in period attire feeding a deer. This idyllic scene creates a sense of wholesomeness and natural quality, potentially associating the products with a sense of refined taste. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. On the back of the card, the following text is printed: "Families and tourists can be supplied with the choicest wines, liquids and cigars by sending their order to the above address." The address, 592 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY, is also prominently displayed on the front of the card.

Associated People/Businesses

• Marx Hartman
• Hartman, Marx

Geography

• New York City

Subjects

• Advertising cards
• Advertising cards
• Alcoholic beverages
• Cigars

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 10