SummaryAdvertising card for Porter & Thorburn, dry goods. Front of card: black and white illustration of two young goats butting heads and adult goat watching with caption: Two butt'n kids, 79 cents per pair. Back of card: black text with business information and types of dry goods: mourning goods, hosiery, silks, linens, laces, gloves, embroideries. Business address: 372-374 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY. See related card FULT_0115.
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.