SummaryAdvertising card for J.E. Murray & Co. Front of card: color illustration of farm scene with man, woman, and cows and mountains in background, surrounded by text advertising furniture and carpets. Back of card: poem advertising home furnishings and business information including notice of discounts for comrades of G.A.R. [Grand Army of the Republic] and brothers R.A. Business address: Fulton Street and Elm Place, Brooklyn, NY.
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.