Late 1800s USA set of 5 trade cards from PA, NJ, and MA

Five late 1800s to early 1900s era chromolitho trade cards, 3 with advertising, 2 blank

Young Scottish boy in tartan playing fiddle PA c. 1890s

On gold background, bright colors.

J.W.LeMAISTRE Ladies, Embroideries, White Goods, Lace Curtains &c. 
48N 8^th St. Phila

Philadelphia was a major American center for lace manufacturing and lace importation in the late 19th century. The city had multiple lace manufacturers and importers, including Scranton Lace Company (founded 1890) and Quaker Lace Company (founded 1894). These firms dominated the regional lace market and created a strong retail ecosystem for lace goods.

Glue & paper mounting remnants on back

4 ⅜” x 2 ⅞”

Asian boy playing with squirrel on branch NJ c. 1890s

On gold background, bright colors.

STOUTENBURGH & CO. Newark Clothiers
803 & 805 Broad Street

Men’s Youth’s and Boy’s Suits

Stoutenburgh & Co. was a major Newark clothing house, founded in 1839, and by the late 19th century was considered one of the largest and most representative clothing establishments in New Jersey.

Key details from the historical record:

• Located on “Clothiers’ Row,” a known retail district on Broad Street
• Occupied a four‑story building (38×100 ft)
• Employed around 200 workers

4”x 2 ⅞”

French child eating soup in his crib “OH! LE BON LOLO!” MA c,1890s--1910s

On gold background, bright colors.

J. WEILD, BAKER
107 MAIN STREET, Charlestown
65 PEARL STREET, Somerville
Telephone 6747, Somerville 6530, Charlestown

Name written on back in pencil Maggie Waserman(?)

Glue remnants

4 ½" x 3"

Two blank advertising cards, 1900

Two cards from same series, no printed business information. First card is child in tree during rainstorm, holding a ruined umbrella huddling with 4 owls. Church in background. Second card is child in tree, painting 3 birds. Village in background.

2 ¾” x 4 ⅛”