Subject: Entertainment

This trade card advertises D. Herzog & Co.'s New Dime Museum, located on Baltimore Street near Gay Street. The card features a delightful illustration of children playing with a sail boat. The back of the card, which is visible in the image, contains a handwritten list of a person's weight and the date. The card is dated March 22, 1882.

This trade card advertises G. L. Glazier's Literary Coterie, a traveling group. The card states the Coterie is on its way to California, stopping in principle cities along the way. It seeks intelligent young ladies to join the group. The card promises to pay expenses and a liberal commission. It emphasizes opportunities for culture and travel, though a limited number of positions are available. The card is printed in black ink on white card stock and has a simple layout, with the text centered and aligned to the left.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a hatter located at 159 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a scene from a play. Two men are pulling on a woman in opposite directions, likely representing a comedic or dramatic moment from the play. The image suggests the play may involve a theatrical or possibly a romantic conflict. The card is printed in black ink, with a handwritten label at the bottom, possibly indicating ownership or a change of ownership. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting Charley Grovesteen at the Champion Concert Saloon, located at 654 Broadway in New York City. Circa 1885. The image is described as a photograph. From the collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card, circa 1885, depicts a comical scene titled "Bringing Down the House." The card indicates a business location at the southwest corner of 9th and Lafayette Avenue. The card is part of the Meyer Collection and is housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58. The card's imagery suggests a business related to entertainment or possibly a theatrical production.