[ADVERTISING]. A collection of 117 trade cards featuring African American subjects. Late 19th-early 20th century.

Approx. 117 chromolithographed trade cards ranging in size from approx. 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. to 5 x 6 in., promoting a wide range of goods and services, among them groceries and provisions, coffee and tea, tobacco, medicines, soaps and other cleaning supplies, sewing machines, stoves, and clothing. Several national companies are represented. An extensive collection highlighted by 5 depictions of African Americans playing baseball. Condition generally good.

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Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.

American Historical Ephemera & Photography

[ADVERTISING]. A collection of 117 trade cards featuring African American subjects. Late 19th-early 20th century.

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