SummaryAdvertising card for Cowperthwait Co. Front of card: black text: Cowperthwait Co., Furniture, Carpets, etc. Trademark logo beneath: Cowperthwait's, established 1807, reliable carpets. Back of card: black text reading: Dear sir, any attention shown Mr. [blank] in the way of accommodation will be appreciated by yours truly, [blank]. Business address: [408, 410, and 412 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY.] Flatbush Avenue near Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY. 104-108 West 14th Street, New York, 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.