SummaryAdvertising card for Paul Grosser. Front of card: color illustration of nursery rhyme Old Mother Hubbard with woman opening empty cupboard and dog watching and inset text: Paul Grosser, stationery, scrap books, pictures, &c. Back of card is blank. Business address: 541 Fulton Street, near Gold Street, Brooklyn, NY. See also FULT_0151 depicting a different nursery rhyme in the same style.
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.