SummaryAdvertising card for S. Downing. Front of card: color illustration of woman in hooded gold and white garment with lace trim and gold background. Back of card: black and white text reading: S. Downing, dry goods, fancy goods, hosiery, notions, trimmings, and ribbons. Business address: 533 Fulton Street, between Gold & Duffield Streets, 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.