Antique Card - Dr. Isaac Thompson's Eye Water Remedy, Troy, New York
circa 1870's to 1880's - Doctor Thompson: Delightful Drugstore Scene; Pharmacist, Druggist, Girl, Bottles, etc.
John L. Thompson Eye Water, Troy NY - "Price - 25 Cents per Bottle. / Beware of... called Dr. Thompson's Eye Water."
"For All Complaints of the Eyes.... efficient remedy... in constant use since 1795."
Dr. T's Eye Water: 32+ cards were issued over the course of approximately 20 years,
with 2-4 variations in clothing styles, colors, and postures for several of the most popular scene designs.
Collecting Dr. T cards in all of the earliest and later "updated" versions can be a wonderfully fun challenge.
Compare Dr. T cards that you own with examples in my store...... and then... notice the variations!
SIZE: M - Approx. 2.75 x 4 inches - Condition... shows age with flaws. Please study the scans.
125+ Years Old - 19th Century Health & Beauty Medicine Quack Remedy Cure Drugstore Doctor etc. Trade Card
+ Over 1,000+ more fabulous antique & vintage cards are currently listed at the Dave Cheadle Card Store.
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======================================================================================Sizes - most Victorian Trade Cards are approx. 3 x 4.5 inches; = a bit smaller than the classic postcard.
For simplicity in my listings:
S / SMALL = significantly smaller than 3 x 4.5 inches.
M / MEDIUM = approx. 3 x 4.5 inches
L / LARGE = larger than a postcard - significantly bigger than 3 x 5 inches.
Condition: - Assume every card has evidence of aging, flaws and wear. My cards are old... NO reproductions!
Please ... SEE the HUGE SCANS to carefully note any and all FLAWS!
All of the Dave Cheadle Card Store cards are Authentic Antiques = 100% Guaranteed Original
After 50 years of collecting, I'm thinning my archives of thousands and thousands of pre-1900 cards.
My inventory includes items ranging from common and affordable
to one-of-a-kind rarities that I have used to illustrate
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VICTORIAN TRADE CARDS
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