Knox the Hatter Co. trade card, c. 1885, Brooklyn, N Y.

Collectibles : Vintage Paper : Ephemera : Advertising : Trade Card

 

This image is quite unusual, and the card is scarce. The use of factory chimney smoke as a visual tie to the three main elements of the image is effective, and curious in that today’s advertising would never show smoke due to the post 1960’s environmental movement.

Condition is excellent. On the reverse, there is a light imprint of a past dealer’s price still visible due to too much pressure applied when pricing. But this is minor and does not distract.

Item ID: 01013