[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.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.