SummaryAdvertising card for the sale of Edwin C. Burt fine shoes at E.D. Burt & Co. Front of card: color illustration of exterior scene with woman, child playing horn, bird, East Asian style clothing and achitecture and inset text: Edwin C. Burt, fine shoes. Back of card: black and white illustration of various medallions for international exhibitions (Philadelphia, Paris, Vienna) and text reading in part: E.D. Burt & Co., dealers in fine boots and shoes...are special agents for the sale of my goods in Brooklyn, N.Y...caution, please note: genuine goods of Edwin C. Burt's make have his name stamped in full on lining and sole of each shoe and are warranted. Business address: 287 Fulton Street, 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.