Below are the “FISHING” Themed “VICTORIAN ERA TRADE CARDS” from my Collection – Virtually all items shown in this section are ‘original’ pieces from my collection, but from ‘time to time’ a very limited few may not be & may have been added for context (in those very limited cases, I will try to ensure it is noted as “copy” or give an attribution to my source. ……. I’ve only recently started populating this web site & there’s lots more to be added regularly (please feel free to email me with any questions or comments related to any of my website’s content):

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Trade Card – Iconic American Tackle Maker – W.D. Chapman & Son Fishing Tackle, Theresa N.Y. – 3.12”x1.75” (front) 1880-1887 VERY RARE – 1a

 

Trade Card – Iconic American Tackle Maker – W.D. Chapman & Son Fishing Tackle, Theresa N.Y. – 3.12”x1.75” (back) 1880-1887 VERY RARE -1b

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Trade Card – (1879-1880) – Metamorphic (front folded) – Ye Skilful Fisherman – J&P Coats Spool Cotton (3.31”x3.12”) -50aa

 

Trade Card – (1879-1880) Metamorphic (front opened) – Ye Skilful Fisherman – J&P Coats Spool Cotton (3.3”x5.6”) -50cc

 

Trade Card – (1879-1880) Metamorphic (back folded) – Ye Skilful Fisherman – J&P Coats Spool Cotton (3.31”x3.12”) -50bb

 

Trade Card – (1879-1880) Metamorphic (back opened) – Ye Skilful Fisherman – J&P Coats Spool Cotton (3.31”x3.12”) -50dd

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Trade Card – (c.1883-c.1885) High Stepping Frogs – Collins’ Ague Cure – 5”x3” (front) -47cc

 

Trade Card – (c.1883-c.1885) High Stepping Frogs – Collins’ Ague Cure – 5”x3” (back) -47dd

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Trade Card – (1883) Die Cut – Fisher Boy in Fishing Creel – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. – 8”x9.4″ (front) -37aa

 

Trade Card – (1883) Die Cut – Fisher Boy in Fishing Creel – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. – 8”x9.4″ (detail) -37bb

 

Trade Card – (1883) Die Cut – Fisher Boy in Fishing Creel – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. – 8”x9.4″ (detail) -37cc

 

Trade Card – (1883) Die Cut – Fisher Boy in Fishing Creel – The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. – 8”x9.4” (back) -37dd

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Trade Card – (c.1874-1891) Tri-Fold – Fisherman Watches Lady Sewing – Arthur James Needles & Fish Hooks – 5.5”x3.25” (front) -43aa

 

Trade Card – (c.1874-1891) Tri-Fold – Fisherman Watches Lady Sewing – Arthur James Needles & Fish Hooks – 5.5”x3.25” (back) -43bb

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Trade Card – (c.1874-c.1891) Tri-Fold (panels detached & 1 missing) – Fisherman Watches Lady Sewing – Arthur James Needles & Fish Hooks – 5.5”x3.25” (front) -44aa

 

Trade Card – (c.1874-c.1891) Tri-Fold (panels detached & 1 missing – Fisherman Watches Lady Sewing – Arthur James Needles & Fish Hooks – 5.5”x3.25” (front) -44bb

 

Trade Card – (c.1874-c.1891) Tri-Fold (panels detached & 1 missing – Fisherman Watches Lady Sewing – Arthur James Needles & Fish Hooks – 5.5”x3.25” (back) -44cc

 

Trade Card – (c.1874-c.1891) Tri-Fold (panels detached & 1 missing – Fisherman Watches Lady Sewing – Arthur James Needles & Fish Hooks – 5.5”x3.25” (back) -44dd

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