About This Item

  • Call NumberFULT_0046
  • TitleCompliments of the National Perfumery Works [R.A. Holcke].
  • SummaryAdvertising card for R.A. Holcke. Front of card: color illustration of crocus flower and winter holly framing winter scene of houses and road covered with snow with caption: Winter and text: Compliments of the national perfumery works. Back of card: black and white advertising text reading in part: Handkerchiefs...toilet soap...face powder...hair, nail and tooth brushes...the largest selection of toilet sets always on hand. Business address: 203 Futon Street, Brooklyn, NY. See also FULT_0202 for same illustration with different text.
  • Date1882
  • Formatstill imagetext
  • Physical Description1 print : color ; 2.8 x 4.6 in.
  • Genreadvertisementsbusiness cardschromolithographstrade cards
  • Biographical NoteThe Fulton Street Trade Card Collection consists of 245 late 19th and early 20th century illustrated trade cards, all emanating from businesses in Brooklyn's historic commercial thoroughfare. The cards combine humor, bright and elegant graphic design and typography to promote a wide variety of wares and services.
  • CreatorR.A. Holcke
  • PublisherFrank Vernon, N.Y.
  • SubjectStores, Retail ; Cosmetics ; Perfumes ; Flowers ; Winter ; Snow ; Landscapes
  • CollectionFulton Street Trade Card collection
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsFulton Street Trade Card collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsThis work is in the Public Domain. The Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library can provide a copy of this work free of charge.