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Title: Zacharie's Perfumery Store
Description: Illustration of Lily of the Valley flowers. Verso side: text,"We manufacture all of the following articles, and recommend them to our customers: Italian hair tonic."A full assortment of toilet articles and preparations."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0085

Title: Wm. H. Payne, Bird Cage Bazaar
Description: Illustration of a bird sitting on a violet or pansy flower. A butterfly flies by. Text,"Bird seed and food of all kinds, gold and other fishes."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0087

Title: Water-Lily Pool and Five-Arched Bridge New York Botanical Garden
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-073

Title: Water Lily Pool, near Five-Arched Bridge. New York Botanical Garden
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-071

Title: W.W. Swayne, Bookseller and Stationer.
Description: Illustration of flowers surrounding card with text. Black background. Verso side: calendar of 1882. Text,"All new books received as soon as issued and sold from 20 to 25 per cent less than publisher's prices. Fine assortment of stationery, blank books, etc. at greatly reduced prices."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0056

Title: W. Gilman Thompson Rock Garden
Description: Back caption: The W. Gilman Thompson Rock Garden displays rare and exotic plants native to the alpine regions of Europe, the American Rockies, and the Himalayas in a carefully constructed landscape setting.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-098

Title: VIEW OF DELTA LAKE AND BRIDGE ACROSS BLACK RIVER CANAL, ROME, N.Y. (1front) [k0006ac1]
Description: A color postcard showing a scene of three women in dresses and hats on a dirt road who have just walked over a bridge across the Black River Canal. They are surrounded by trees and grasses that sit atop [presumably] two cliffs on either side of the road. In the background is a panoramic view of Delta Lake, its coastline and the sky and clouds above it with a yellow horizon.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: k0006ac1.jpg

Title: The World Contributes and Walton Distributes, All the Luxuries of the Season.
Description: Illustration of a dog with front legs over a basket looking at a white bird [dove? who is standing on branches and looking back at dog. A branch of flowers is coming out of basket.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0135

Title: The Paris Hats are Here
Description: Illustration of portrait of three woman talking together intently. Women are carrying fruit basket, flowers, holly and possibly grocery basket. Women are dressed differently. Two are wearing hats and one is wearing jacket with a fur trimmed hood.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0080

Title: The Land of Sleepy Hollow
Description: Two photographs; Pencil drawings of four sunflowers accompany photographs; also a hand-written quotation.
Type: still image, text
Local Identifier: SleepyHollow-Irving-1887_007.jpg

Title: The Grand Central Hat and Straw Goods Emporium
Description: Illustration of roses. Text,"Children's goods a specialty."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0180

Title: The Crisis of the Revolution
Description: A photograph of the site of Strang's Tavern, in Crompond Corner. The site is just inside the fence bars.
Type: still image
Local Identifier: Arnold-Andre-1899_050.jpg

Title: The Broadway Tailor, Latest Novelties for Fall and Winter
Description: Illustration of man playing lute or other stringed instrument. He appears to be walking on a vase or container. Vase with flower and illustration of woman in dress in background. There is also a border with a clover design.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0154

Title: The Babies Cry when You Fail to Buy of the Brooklyn Furniture Co.
Description: Illustration of baby in hat crying. Text,"The Babies Cry when You Fail to Buy of the Brooklyn Furniture Co. Verso side: illustration of a baby smiling. Text,"Buy at the Brooklyn Furniture Co. and make the Children Happy."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0166

Title: The Alden Fruit Vinegar, Absolutely Pure, Uniform in Strength, Always Keeps Pickles
Description: Fan shape card. Illustration of little girl in hat sitting on fence with flower in her hand. Verso side:Text, he Alden Fruit Vinegar, Absolutely Pure, Uniform in Strength, Always Keeps Pickles.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, irregular shape
Local Identifier: FC-0025

Title: THE FIVE COMBINES BLACK RIVER CANAL [front caption] (1front)[k0004ac1]
Description: Black & white photograph of a dam presumed to be the Five Combines of the Black River Canal of Boonville, N.Y. Wildflowers and shrubs are prominently featured in the foreground. A diagonal river separates the foreground from the sloping tree covered hills in the background. There are two towpaths on both sides of the river, two horseback riders follow the path on the right. The dam is to the left of the riders, the combines are behind them.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: k0004ac1.jpg

Title: Staten Island, Fancy Dyeing Establishment, Office, 5 7 John Street, New York.
Description: Illustration of deer and fauna surrounding card with name and address of office and branch offices. Gold background. Verso side: List of branch offices in New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Text,"Dye, clean, and refinish all kinds of ladies' dresses, shawls, velvets, cloaks,&c.."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0063

Title: Springtime at the New York Botanical Garden's Rock Garden
Description: Back caption: Springtime at the New York Botanical Garden's Rock Garden, designed and built by T.H. Everett in 1932.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-084

Title: Sherman Baldwin Azalea Collection
Description: Back caption: The Sherman Baldwin Azalea Collection and dogwood trees, at their peak in May, create a visual extravaganza along one of the Garden's many walking trails.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-094

Title: Saturday
Description: Illustration of bouquet of flowers. Verso side: text,"Every Saturday we put up a special 50c. Box called "Saturday" containing selected samples of finest cream bon-bons, guaranteed fresh and absolutely unadulterated.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0119

Title: Samuel A. Byers, Dealer in Fine Boots and Shoes
Description: Illustration of a rose, lily of the valley and a butterfly.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0139

Title: S. Leopold Toys Baby Carriages.
Description: Illustration of baby carriage in upper right side on top of illustration of flowers surrounding a card with address of S. Leopold.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0071

Title: S. Leopold Toys Baby Carriages.
Description: Illustration of baby carriage in upper right side on top of illustration of flowers surrounding a card with address of S. Leopold.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0070

Title: Roses In Bloom At The Garden
Description: View of rose garden and gazebo at the New York Botanical Garden.
Type: still image
Genre: photograph
Local Identifier: Park_Botanical_Garden_a24.jpg

Title: Rhododendron Valley
Description: Back caption: The Rhododendron Valley, extensively planted with Dexter hybrid rhododendrons and native Mountain Laurel, provides a colorful spring display at the 250 acre New York Botanical Garden.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-087

Title: R. Lippman, General Grocer
Description: Illustration of flowers in a vase. Text,"The finest teas and coffees uptown."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0235

Title: Perfumed with Austen's Forest Flower Cologne
Description: Illustration of two women in elegant dresses holding bouquets of roses. Verso side: text,"The Fair. Frank Co. Proprietors, dealers in house furnishing goods, crockery, glassware, stationery, jewelry, silverware, leather goods,&c. our specialty 5 and 10 cent goods.."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0157

Title: Part of the Dahlia Border New York Botanical Garden
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-051

Title: Pair of oval images depicting scenes along the Erie Canal in unknown locations (1front) [e0686ac1]
Description: Pair of oval images depicting scenes along the Erie Canal in unknown locations. The first shows boys swimming off of a bridge. The second shows scenery in a town along the canal with a very cloudy sky.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e086ac1.jpg

Title: Packet Dock, Syracuse [front caption] (1front) [e0714ac1]
Description: View of packet dock, with a trolley crossing a bridge along with several buildings and a clocktower in the background. Some packet boats carrying cargo appear in the right foreground and people are walking nearby. To the right are more people and horse-drawn carriages.
Type: text, still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: e0714ac1.jpg

Title: New York Botanical Garden's Tulip Walk
Description: Back caption: The New York Botanical Garden's Tulip Walk adjacent to the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is a kaleidoscope of spring color.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-092

Title: New York Botanical Garden Museum and administration building
Description: Back caption: The New York Botanical Garden / Bronx Park, New York 58, N.Y. / Museum and Administration Building
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-060

Title: Magnolia
Description: Back caption: More than twenty-five varieties of Magnolia unfurl their pink and white blossoms for an early spring spectacle along Magnolia Road.
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-093

Title: M. Kirkham, Fancy Goods and Stationery
Description: Illustration of flowers in foreground with landscape with mountains and pine trees in background. Text,"Brighton circulating library, stamping, engraving,&c."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0224

Title: M. Hirsch, Tobacco Warehouse
Description: Illustration of two chicks playing and one chasing butterfly.Text on card is surrounded by flowers.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0024

Title: Lowden Co. Novelties
Description: Illustration of lily. Text,"Lowden Co. Novelties, imported Havana Key West cigars."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0163

Title: Long Bridge over the Bronx River New York Botanical Garden
Type: still image
Genre: Postcards
Local Identifier: NYBG-pc-072

Title: Largest and Best Assorted Stock of Sheet Music
Description: Illustration of child using egg as a row boat on water with ship and possibly a lighthouse in background. The egg also is decorated with a flag and flower.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0179

Title: John M. Corwin, Rubber Garments
Description: Illustration of flowers surrounding a card listing name and address.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0075

Title: John Bene, Importer and Manufacturer of Human Hair Goods.
Description: Illustration of flowers and leaves surrounding name and address.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0053

Title: John Bene, Importer and Manufacturer of Human Hair Goods.
Description: Illustration of flowers surrounding name and address.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0051

Title: John Bene, Importer and Manufacturer of Human Hair Goods.
Description: Illustration of parrot sitting on branches with flowers and leaves surrounding name and address.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0052

Title: Jas. W. Hamblet, Teas, Coffees, Etc.
Description: Illustration of blue flowers on square pattern. Verso side: Text,"Facts worth knowing..you can purchase Hamblet's extra choice teas for 35 cents per pound..which we guarantee superior to any tea sold elsewhere for 50c per pound, or money cheerfully refunded."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0037

Title: James Mallon, Florist
Description: Illustration of a single rose poking through card with name and address of florist.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0121

Title: James M. Spear, Trunks and Bags, Large Stock to Select from. Under Tice's Jewelry Store.
Description: Illustration of a woman's hand holding a single rose. Woman is wearing matching ring and bracelet.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0086

Title: J.H. Bunting, Florist
Description: Flowers including lily of the valley and violets surrounding card with name and address. Verso side: stamped with text [partially legible] Seed..plants and choice cut flowers always on hand. All orders for weddings, parties, funerals,&c. promptly attended to at reasonable prices."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0212

Title: J.H. Blinn, Pictures Frames
Description: Illustration of flowers surrounding card with name and address. Text,"Oil paintings, steel engravings, chromos, photographs, etc. Frames made to order at low prices.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0192

Title: J.E. Murray Co. Fine Furniture, Carpet, Bedding, Stoves and Everything for Housekeeping.
Description: Illustration of a single rose with a bee. Text,"J.E. Murray Co. Fine Furniture, Carpet, Bedding, Stoves and Everything for Housekeeping. The best and cheapest place to buy in Brooklyn..Cash or time."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0131

Title: J. Stern, Meat, Poultry and Vegetable Market
Description: Illustration of roses surrounding a card with name and address of market.
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0206

Title: I am soulfully intense.
Description: Illustration of woman in blue dress and below her is a sun and flowers growing upward Text,"I am soulfully intense."Use the Alden Fruit Vinegar. Verso side: text,"Valentine, Bergen Co. Wholesale Grocers."
Type: still image
Genre: trade cards, business cards, advertisements
Local Identifier: FC-0021

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