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This \u003cstrong\u003eglossy printed vintage advertising card\u003c\/strong\u003e — printed by \u003cstrong\u003eCosack \u0026amp; Co., Buffalo\u003c\/strong\u003e — depicted a family of cats studying a globe inscribed with the claim that \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil Is Used All Around the World\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaper:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 GSM+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e A5, A4, A3, A2, A1, A0, 20×30\", 24×36\", 30×40\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free — rolled in protective cardboard tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in the \u003cstrong\u003e1880s\u003c\/strong\u003e as a \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian trade card\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most popular \u003cstrong\u003epatent medicines\u003c\/strong\u003e of the era, manufactured by \u003cstrong\u003eFoster, Milburn \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e of Buffalo, New York — this delightful chromolithograph used the universally appealing image of cats at study to suggest global authority and reliability. Victorian trade cards were a major form of advertising in the pre-magazine era, distributed freely in shops and collected by the public into scrapbooks. The combination of meticulous cat illustration, a scholarly globe, and stacked books creates a wonderfully absurd piece of \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th century American advertising graphic design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian patent medicine trade cards\u003c\/strong\u003e are charming and collectible pieces of \u003cstrong\u003elate 19th century American commercial art history\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reproduction is perfect for lovers of \u003cstrong\u003eVictorian cat illustration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eantique American advertising graphic design\u003c\/strong\u003e, or collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eclassic 19th century trade card art\u003c\/strong\u003e. It makes a delightful and characterful display piece for any home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted with a \u003cstrong\u003eglossy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e on durable \u003cstrong\u003e200 GSM paper\u003c\/strong\u003e, this reproduction captures the fine chromolithographic detail of authentic \u003cstrong\u003e1880s American Victorian patent medicine trade card art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSources for historical context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibrary of Congress – Victorian trade card and patent medicine advertising archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmithsonian Institution – Late 19th century American commercial lithography and trade card collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York Public Library – Foster, Milburn \u0026amp; Co. patent medicine advertising history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e While we do our best to upscale each poster to suit the different sizes, some may have small imperfections such as creases or blurred small script. This is normal from old posters that have been scanned or remade over time. 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