Fall is on the way, and I can hardly wait and new Trade Cards soon

It is finally getting to the low 60's at night here in California with low 90's during the day.  In fact it will be 89 today.  Yea.  I have been doing a little embroidery but not too much.  I have been shopping on different auction sites (independent houses not ebay or amazon) for more advertising trade cards.  They have been selling very well for me and I have several auctions coming up.  They seem to sell better then postcards.  Here are a few that I like.

Back to School Reward of Merit Trade Card

I thought this early piece of ephemera was appropriate for the time of year  BACK TO SCHOOL.

Is Marriage a Failure? Check out to see what these women answer. Advertising Trade Card

It will be unless you allow us to buy our Dry Goods of Atwater-Burnside Co. De Kalb Ill.

Now listed on auction on Ebay.  Bid Now

MA-LE-NA Ointment for the skin.....early trade card from Pennsylvania

Many of the trade cards you find that are over 100 years old are not in great shape..  But even with dings, nicks and creases they are still charming and very collectible.  One thing though, is often the pictures do not have anything to do with the product.  This large trade card has 3 darling girls on the front which maybe has nothing to do with skin ointments.  But I love the detail of this artistic rendition of these young girls.  Sometimes it is hard to tell if it is an actual photo or a painting.

The bonnets, caps are fluffy and tied under the chin with a bow.  What caught my eye was the lace covers over the shoulders.  So this is a great trade card even though it is well worn.

Busy with Ebay doing so well for me

Acquiring Trade Cards of great interest every week or two.  Along with a few postal history covers and postcards.  Typing away as I sit by the water cooler.

Happy 4th of July Signing of the Declaration of Independence McLaughlin's XXXX Coffee

Trade Card using Globes in their advertisement

Globes (or world images) are popular  with Trade Card Collectors.  This is a folded 2 panel card with a globe and reaching hands.  On the back is advertisements for Office Supplies and for beds and other furnishings.  I acquired many interesting Vintage Trade Cards which I am listing daily on Ebay

Listing Here