Currier & Ives "Crack Shot" 1880 Patriotic Army Sharpshooter Sport Comic SR.118

Description: Antique Currier & Ives - Authentic Lithograph - 19th Century Victorian Advertising Trade CardAdvertising Imprint on this example: NONE / Reverse Pencil Notation: "Mattie B. Stafford...." "A Crack Shot." / "Copyright 1880 by Currier & Ives, N.Y." From the C&I Victorian Trade Card Series: Sport ComicsNOTE: this Sport Comics version (118 A) is in color, with NO Tobacco Smoke / No Cigar No Reproductions ! / circa 140+ years old - Authentic Original Cards Only in My Store ! "A Crack Shot." Military Uniform ? Uncle Sam style, American Flag / post-Civil War, Hunter, Sportsman From the Legendary Steve Rotman Trade Card Collection.Steve Rotman assembled one of the most substantial card collections in the world. His interests ran from Bubble Gum Sports Cards to ultra-rare 19th Century Clipper Ship Cards.The Dave Cheadle Card Store will be handling the sale of Steve Rotman's Trade Cards on ebay. All cards from the Steve Rotman collection will include in the Item Title an "SR" inventory number. Antique: Original = 140+ Years Old Card - - "Copyright 1880, by Currier & Ives, N.Y." Catalog # 118 A / Page 25 (Currier & Ives Trade Card Checklist, by Ron Schieber) For MORE about Currier and Ives trade cards, see text below. (From: VictorianCardHub) More Currier & Ives and other great Antique Cards Click: (( MORE GREAT CARDS )) SIZE: See Ruler in Scans - Most C&I cards are approx. 5.125 x 3.25 inches (slightly smaller than a postcard). CONDITION: ... all cards show age with flaws as shown. Please study the High Resolution scans. + Over 1,000+ more fabulous antique & vintage cards are currently listed at the Dave Cheadle Card Store. NOTE: FREE SHIPPING... ... Free Shipping reduces your cost for this card by over $4 ... AND you save the usual shipping TAX charge!====================================================================================== * MORE GREAT pre-1900 - Currier & Ives / C & I / Horse Racing / Comic, etc. Visit store: Click this Hot Link: Dave Cheadle Card Store ====================================================================================== ====================================================================================== "Currier and Ives, the renowned American printmaking firm, played a significant role in shaping popular visual culture in the 19th century. Founded by Nathaniel Currier in 1835, and later joined by James Merritt Ives in 1857, the company became famous for its colorful and affordable lithographs that depicted a wide range of subjects, from landscapes to historical events, and everyday life. One of the lesser-known aspects of Currier and Ives' production was their creation of trade cards, which emerged as an important marketing tool in the late 19th century. Trade cards were small, illustrated advertisements that businesses would distribute to promote their goods and services. By the 1870s, they had become a popular form of advertising in the U.S., coinciding with the rise of industrialization and mass production. Currier and Ives, known for their artistic flair and ability to capture the imagination of the public, began producing these cards, which often featured charming, highly detailed images accompanied by promotional messages for various companies. C & I trade cards typically showcased the same artistic qualities that defined their larger prints: vivid colors, picturesque scenes, and an idealized view of American life. They were used to advertise a wide range of products, from patent medicines to household goods, and were designed to catch the eye and be easily collectible. Trade cards from Currier and Ives frequently included depictions of rural life, bustling cities, holidays, and humorous or sentimental themes, tapping into the nostalgic and aspirational sentiments of the time. While Currier and Ives' trade cards were commercially driven, they also served as a form of art for everyday people. Collecting these cards became a popular hobby, and they were often kept in albums or scrapbooks. Their intricate designs and wide circulation helped further popularize the Currier and Ives aesthetic, which was widely associated with a romanticized vision of 19th-century American life. Though Currier and Ives closed in 1907, their trade cards, like their prints, remain valuable pieces of Americana. They offer a glimpse into the advertising practices and consumer culture of the late 19th century, while continuing to reflect the firm's lasting influence on American visual history. Today, Currier and Ives trade cards are often highly sought after. (From: VictorianCardHub) ========================All of the Dave Cheadle Card Store cards are Authentic Antiques = 100% Guaranteed Original My inventory includes items ranging from common and affordable cards to one-of-a-kind rarities that I have used to illustrate VictorianCardHub pages andmy over 150 articles that I have authored, along with numerous books I've published, including My ... now out-of-print 1996 classic book that helped establish the name for the ebay category and helped define the hobby of Victorian Trade Card collecting: VICTORIAN TRADE CARDS HISTORICAL REFERENCE & VALUE GUIDE, by Dave Cheadle. Be sure to subscribe to my STORE NEWSLETTER and to add me to your favorites list! 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