Subject: Candy industry

This trade card advertises A. Menkhoff's Candy Depot, located at 513 Eighth Avenue between 35th and 36th Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a young boy reaching into a box of candy while his mother leads him away. The illustration appears to be based on a black-and-white drawing or engraving, creating a somewhat whimsical feel. The image is framed by a simple border, and the text is clear and easily legible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Cahn's Celebrated Cincinnati Candies, located at 161 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of two girls enjoying themselves in a park setting. One of the girls sits on a bench while the other looks over her shoulder. There are trees and foliage in the background, creating a serene atmosphere. The card features a decorative border. This card was featured in an exhibit at the Library of Congress in 2005. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. M. Wiedmann, a dealer in candy and nuts located at 419 K Street, Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a cat playing with a ball of yarn. Pink flowers are depicted around the cat, which sits on a red-colored platform. The word 'DEALER' is written in bold on the card, with 'IN CANDY AND NUTS' written beneath. There is also a decorative border around the card. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Reisner Fine Candies, located at 612 Commercial Street, Atchinson, Kansas. The card features an illustration of a boy with a box of candy. A stamped advertisement is present on the reverse side. The card dates from circa 1885.