1800s Advertising Collection

Popular lectures on human nature by Professor W. G. Alexander poster of man with ideas in his brain ca. 1895
Popular lectures on human nature by Professor W.G. Alexander poster of man with ideas in his brain ca. 1895

"Mother's bread"pure as mother made it. Made by J. A. Dahn & Son in Brooklyn NY ca. 1900-1910
Print shows a well-dressed woman wearing an apron, baking bread in a home-style kitchen; she is standing, three-quarter length, facing front

19th century restaurant advertisement - St. Nicholas Restaurant. Shell oysters received daily by express ca. 1873

Harrison's Columbian perfumery ca. 1854

St George Staten Island 20 minutes from the Battery ca. 1886
Print showing a baseball game in progress before crowded grandstand at St. George park on Staten Island, with view of New York harbor

R. Malcom, Saddler, Toronto, Canada ca. 1800s
R. Malcom, Saddler, Toronto, Canada

H. & J. lager beer advertisement ca. 1870s
Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle seated on keg being pulled by goats with satyrs on either side

John Mundell & Co's solar tip shoes Made only by John Mundell & Co. Phila. ca. 1889
John Mundell & Co's solar tip shoes Made only by John Mundell & Co. Phila. circa 1889

Lagonda Agricultural Works, Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, Warder, Brokaw & Child ca. 1859
Scenes of Lagonda Agricultural Works: men harvesting grain, and harvesting machinery

MacNiven & Cameron's patent steel pens. They come as a boon and a blessing to men, the pickwick, the owl, and the waverley pen ca. 1870

D. Rosenberg & Sons, standard carriage varnishes, New York ca. 1878

Empire Sewing Machine Co. New York ca. 1870
Views of New York & Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, sewing machines, people sewing by hand and with sewing machines, and transportation by stagecoach and railroad train

Oxygenated bitters. A sovereign remedy for fever & ague, dyspepsia, asthma & general debility ca. 1851
Oxygenated bitters. A sovereign remedy for fever & ague, dyspepsia, asthma & general debility circa 1851

John Mundell & Co's solar tip shoes Lead all in bright Dongola solar tip, pebble goat solar tip, pebble grain solar tip. circa 1889

Thaddeus Davids and Cos. writing inks advertisement ca. 1857

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Step back in time and explore the captivating world of 1800s advertising. In this era, advertisements were a window into the past, showcasing products and services that shaped society. One such advertisement is for "The magic washer, " manufactured by Geo. Dee in 1886. This innovative contraption promised to revolutionize laundry day, making it easier than ever before. Another intriguing poster from 1895 promotes "Popular lectures on human nature" by Professor W. G. Alexander. The image depicts a man with ideas swirling inside his brain, enticing viewers to expand their knowledge and understanding of themselves. Moving on to delectable delights, we find an advertisement for "Mother's bread, " made pure as mother used to make it by J. A. Dahn & Son in Brooklyn NY between 1900-1910. This wholesome treat captured the essence of homemade goodness. If you were craving seafood in the late 19th century, St. Nicholas Restaurant had you covered. Their ad from 1873 proudly proclaimed daily shipments of shell oysters received by express – a tantalizing offer for any seafood lover. Perfume enthusiasts would have been drawn to Harrison's Columbian perfumery in 1854, where they could indulge their senses with exquisite scents crafted with care and precision. For those seeking an escape from bustling city life, St George Staten Island beckoned just twenty minutes away from Battery Park in New York City according to an advertisement dating back to 1886 - promising tranquility within reach. In Canada during the same period (1800s), R. Malcom Saddler based out of Toronto showcased their craftsmanship through elegant saddles that epitomized both style and functionality. Thirsty patrons could quench their desires with H. &J. lager beer advertised during the booming beer industry of the 1870s - offering refreshment after a long day's work or simply as a social indulgence.