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This is an ad for “Faulkner’s Celebrated Diamonds, Spanish Crystals”. Some illustrations of some of the products are included in the ad. Some of the products are rings, broaches, and cuff links. To gain credibility, the ad mentions that…

The ad for “The ‘Louis’ Velveteen” depicts women who seem to be of status and wearing high fashion clothing. The slogan that is included in the ad is “the favorite and most fashionable material of the day” followed by “the wear of every…

This is an advertisement from 1885. It is for thimbles, which are used for sewing. This shows that sewing things by hand was common during the 1880s and also that it was worth buying a quality thimble that would last. Although the ad is small, there…

This advertisement is selling loose-fitting underwear that will be comfortable to wear, even when the weather is warmer.

This ad is selling you the idea of baby soft skin whenever you want it through soap.

Simple, effective contrivances are fitted in every case with dry batteries. No accumulators. No wires. No liquids. No acids. And best, no dangers! Includes realistic printed images of the actual electric lamps.

Solid nickel table and kitchen utensils. Selling point is that nickel is the cleanest and purest metal with everlasting wear. Shows example of a tea kettle and a vegetable dish. Dates the advertisement because nickel nowadays is not readily used for…

The ad is about a cure all pill, from every illness, small and large. It advertises that no illness should go untreated.

This ad is selling multiple wedding present ideas such as pots and quality coffee and tea sets.

Tobacco that smells good when you smoke it. Three Nuns Tobacco comes in 1oz packets and 2oz and 1/4 lb tins. They claim that there are none nicer. Ink print of man smoking Three Nuns tobacco and woman telling him it smells nice.

A Turkish bath at home. It cures diseases without medicine! The bath treats cases of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, colds, bronchitis, asthma, influenza, Typhoid, and other fevers. The description of the bath aids dates the advertisements because thermal…

Oil heating stoves with no smoke, no smell, no glass chimney, and great heat from little oil. It has an improved burner with a removable oil fount and automatic indicator. There is a printed image of the burner with prices shown to help sales.

This advertisement focuses on a rifle that is made by G.E.Lewis. The rifles selling points are its "Treble Grip", "Lowest Trajectory", "Great Accuracy" and being the "Gun of the period".

The advertisement represents the four crown whisky which is illustrated with the trade mark of the brand, four royal crowns. The advertisement does not illustrate the actual whisky bottle. But, there is a short quote on the top left hand corner…

The advertisement is for Cadburys Cocoa. The advertisement is displaying how at every stage in ones life, from infancy to old age, Cadburys Cocoa is a enjoyable beverage. The add depicts people from multiple class levels. The add portrays the idea…

The advertisement is for wilkinson razors. The add is depicting two styles of razors provided by the company. The slogans around the pictures of the razors lead the purchaser to believe that the product is premium steel that is made from the same…

The advertisement is fro Globe Polish, which is a metal cleaning product. The product claims to be the best of its kind and claims to not scratch metal surfaces. Also it claims to be non flammable. This product claims to be the best cleaning product,…

The Advertisement is for Foots Library Lounge furniture. The furniture claims to be one of a kind that is specifically made for casual reading. The product is targeted to business professionals and students. The advertisement describes how the…

The Lux product is not just for laundry but it is also for hair washing, silverware polishing and even for a luxurious bath. The image on the advertisement is a little misleading since it depicts the opposite of what the product is about. The image…

The advertisement is for Lemco Beef Stock. The company is approaching customers with a quality beef product that has been around for 40 years. The slogan for the advertisement is a cow saying " I shall be pleased to meet you at your dinner table any…

Looks like hygiene and being clean was a big thing in the turn of the century. In this advertisement they use mainly women who are all dressed up. The target audience is obviously women and it is more obvious in the description where they use words…

It is clear right away that this ad is on medicine for influenza or the flu. Obviously the flu wasn't something to take light;y at this point in history. It still isn't but it is safe to say that it is very curable. In this advertisement it shows a…

Ice Skates for Ladies & Gentlemen

Advertisement for electro-plate silverware & utensils.

Wool and silk in all patterns for wedding or evening.

Ad that uses iteration to advertise their services and products. Theirs trade being Carpets, Turkey, and home Furnishing.

Gask are offering a huge purchase of GOOD BLACK SILKS....

Dressing Gowns for women in multiple colors

Clothing patterns for reversible skirts

Advertisement for the Rental and Sale of Pianos.