Subject: Denver, Colorado

A postcard depicting an illustration of the May Company store. The postcard is dated January 1, 1908, and found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 119. The image is on the back of the postcard.

A trade card for Ben. Wisebart, advertised as "The Wide Awake Clothier," located at 366 Larimer St., Denver, Colorado, circa 1885. The card features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a winking child holding a winking bulldog, with the phrase "TRY ME." The text for the business name and address is set in a stylized, period-appropriate typeface. 3.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt's Fine Shoes. The front features a colorful illustration in a Rococo or Colonial style, depicting a powdered-wigged boy in a blue and gold coat tipping his hat to a girl in a frilly red and yellow dress. A small sign held by the boy reads "Edwin C. Burt Fine Shoes". The verso provides business information for Edwin C. Burt of New York, centered within an ornate design showcasing medals awarded at international exhibitions including Paris (1867, 1878), Vienna (1873), and the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia (1876). It also identifies L. Witkowski at 376 Lawrence St., Denver, CO, as an agent for Edwin C. Burt's goods. A "Caution" notice states that genuine Edwin C. Burt goods have the name stamped on the lining and sole of each shoe. The card is typical of Victorian-era advertising with its decorative design and emphasis on awards and brand authenticity. 3.

This trade card advertises Chamberlin Weather Strips and features a playing card, the 7 of Hearts, overlaid with an illustration of Samuel Kohn's residence. This card is a unique combination of advertising and personal imagery. The card is an example of early advertising and a reminder of the changing landscape of Denver, Colorado, around the turn of the 20th century. It's likely that the Chamberlin Weather Strips were installed on Kohn's home.

This trade card advertises the Denver Fur Company, owned by Rudolph Kalish & Co., located at 401 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features a playful illustration of two men riding on a sled pulled by a polar bear. The sled is decorated with a box bearing the business address. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Rocky Mountain Skins.

This trade card advertises the Star Boot and Shoe House, owned by L. Witkowski, located at 376 Lawrence Street, Denver, Colorado. The front of the card features an image of chicks playing, with a red border around the image. The back of the card features a calendar for the year 1881.