Back in the late-Victorian era, folks were collecting a type of business card that was quite clever and colorful. Today these interesting paper goods are still being added to collections. Learn more about Victorian trade cards, including which examples are most attractive to ephemera buyers today. Read more...
Victorian Trade Cards: The Business Cards of Yesteryear
By Pamela Wiggins, About.com GuideNovember 7, 2011
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I love Victorian trade cards. Thanks for sharing and posting!
I love these too. I don’t collect them as fervently as postcards, but do have a few more that are more interesting than the one shown with the article. Those are on the agenda to be scanned soon, too. So many antiques & collectibles, so little time! ~ Pam