Historical Advert 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

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

"Good morning"compliments of Ferd. Neumer advertisement ca. 1910
Good morning compliments of Ferd. Neumer advertisement circa 1910

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 fascinating world of historical advertisements. In 1886, Geo. Dee introduced the revolutionary "Magic Washer, " a marvel that promised to transform laundry day forever. Fast forward to 1895, where Professor W. G. Alexander captivated audiences with his enlightening lectures on human nature, as depicted in a captivating poster featuring a man with ideas swirling inside his brain. Traveling further into the early 1900s, J. A. Dahn & Son proudly presented "Mother's Bread, " boasting its purity and authenticity reminiscent of homemade goodness straight from Brooklyn, NY. Meanwhile, St. Nicholas Restaurant enticed patrons in 1873 with their daily shipment of shell oysters received by express - an exquisite treat for any seafood lover. In the mid-1800s, Harrison's Columbian Perfumery offered fragrances that transported wearers to far-off lands through their enchanting scents. Just a short boat ride away from New York City's Battery stood St George Staten Island in all its glory - beckoning visitors to escape the bustling city and enjoy serenity just twenty minutes away. Across borders in Toronto, Canada during the 1800s, R. Malcom established himself as a renowned saddler providing quality craftsmanship for equestrian enthusiasts seeking excellence beyond compare. H&J Lager Beer dominated beer lovers' palates during the vibrant 1870s when indulgence was celebrated. John Mundell & Co. 's solar tip shoes took center stage in Philadelphia circa 1889 - footwear innovation at its finest crafted exclusively by this esteemed company. Lagonda Agricultural Works became synonymous with agricultural machinery excellence as Warder Brokaw & Child showcased their ingenuity and dedication to farming communities across Springfield, Clark County Ohio since 1859. D. Rosenberg & Sons set new standards for carriage varnishes in New York City circa 1878 - ensuring every vehicle gleamed with a lustrous finish that caught the eye of passersby.