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Trade card for Thomas Strahan, paper hangings and fine art goods, No. 378 Washington, corner of Franklin, Boston, Mass., undated

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Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Location Note

HGO-01-001

GUSN

GUSN-166704

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Description

The image depicts a man riding on a camel and a scene of ancient ruins. This trade card was produced by Bufford and is also a blotter.

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
wallpapers
paperhanging (process)
trade cards (advertising)
ephemera

Additional Identification Number

ACCESS ID 4101
Old ID 4142.00

Physical Description

1 trade card : illustration ; 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.01.123.01.01.010

Image Dimensions

3 1/4 x 5 1/4 (HxW)(inches)

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Thomas Strahan Company (Manufacturer)
J.H. Bufford & Co. (Printer)

Material Type

trade cards (advertising)
ephemera

Subjects

Camels
Washington Street (Boston, Mass.)
Franklin Street (Boston, Mass.)

Variant Title

Thomas Strahan trade card

Description Level

Item

Location Note

HGO-01-001

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