About This Item


  • Call NumberFULT_0047
  • SummaryAdvertising card for A. Ketchum. Front of card: color illustration of child in Japanese dress, including kimono and geta. Back of card: black and white text advertising boys and children's clothing with business information. Business address: 206-210 Fulton Street, corner of Pineapple, Brooklyn NY. 264 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY.
  • Date[1865-1896?]
  • Physical Description1 print : color ; 4.1 x 3 in.
  • CreatorA. Ketchum
  • CollectionFulton Street Trade Card collection
  • Cite AsFulton Street Trade Card collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • Formatstill imagetext
  • Genreadvertisementsbusiness cardschromolithographstrade cards
  • Publisher[publisher not identified]
  • SubjectClothing stores ; Children's clothing ; Boys' clothing ; Clothing and dress ; Children
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsThis work is in the Public Domain. The Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library can provide a copy of this work free of charge.
  • TitleOur spring styles in boys and children's clothing are now ready for your inspection...A. Ketchum.
  • Biographical NoteThe Fulton Street Trade Card Collection consists of 245 late 19th and early 20th century illustrated trade cards, all emanating from businesses in Brooklyn's historic commercial thoroughfare. The cards combine humor, bright and elegant graphic design and typography to promote a wide variety of wares and services.