Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Cat postcards and business cards, day two

TOP: Prohibition postcard from 1911. Why is the kitty wet?

BOTTOM: Thos. C. Hill & Son chocolates, Trenton NJ


Two sweet girls with their kitties.
LEFT: Unused postcard

RIGHT: Coffee importers W.F. LcLaughlin & Co., Chicago


TOP: "A breakdown" postcard, unused and undated

BOTTOM: Burdock Blood Bitters


TOP: Dr. Thomas' Eclectic Oil (for internal and external use!)

BOTTOM: W. Eaton Stationary & Notions

 
TOP: R&J  Gilchrist Dry Goods, Boston.

BOTTOM: Oriel Tea Co.


BOTH CARDS: The Great China Tea Store, Portland Maine


TOP: James Pyle's Perline Washing Compound

BOTTOM: Danziger & Co., Pittsburg PA


I hope you've enjoyed these cards. If you like them, let me know in the comments. I have lots more that can share!

7 comments:

Eastside Cats said...

Am thinking that the kitten is wet, because Prohibition meant 'dry', or no alcohol. I love these cards; want to see close-ups, and you may have me wanting to start a new collection...

Greg_1948 in_WA said...

I love old cards like these, especially with cats in them! Very impressive and fun to look at. Thanks for sharing Rene!

Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows) said...

These are all so sweet!

pilch92 said...

Those are all great. Thanks for sharing. I wonder why the kitty was wet too.

Summer at sparklecat.com said...

I love that there were so many ads and postcards with kitties on them back then! Well, I guess there are now too.

catladymac said...

What wonderful cards ! Thanks for sharing !

Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittens said...

cat memes are universal

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