African Americana

Approx. 315 chromolithographed trade cards ranging in size from approx. 2 x 3 in. to 4 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, varnishes, equipment, wagons, carriages, sewing machines, stoves, clothing, shoes, hats, instruments, newspapers, stores, insurance companies, attractions, events, and hotels. Several national and international companies are represented, most notably Clarence Brooks & Co. Varnishes and Arbuckles' Ariosa Coffee. An extensive collection highlighted by 2 depictions of African Americans playing baseball. Condition generally good.