United States Postal Card sent by Miner, Pope & Co. of Burlington, Vermont, a purveyor of teas, coffees, and spices, to Perry and Camp of Barre, Vermont, to inform the company of the impending arrival of a company salesman with sample products.

Rutland Stove Lining Advertising Card (2016.6.1)

Color lithographed advertising card, depicting a girl on a swing. Captioned "Rutland Stove Lining" on upper center of image and "Cheap. / Fits Any Stove." on lower center of image. Labeled "G.H. Donston, Lith. Buffalo, N.Y." on lower right edge of front. Rear contains text description of product, with retailer's name, "Peter Devereux / Burlington, VT." on lower center of rear.

Vermont Mills Spices Advertising Card (2016.11.1)

Two-sided color advertising card for Vermont Mills Spices, manufactured by Berry-Hall Company of Burlington, Vermont. Front depicts mouse in a dress pushing a pram containing three baby mice. Rear contains black and white illustration of Vermont Mills pepper container. Labeled "No. 54" in lower right corner of front.

Universal Fashion Company Advertising Card (2016.34.1)

Color advertising card for the Universal Fashion Company's Perfect-Fitting Patterns, retailed by Mrs. H.E. Salls' Kensington Art Rooms and School of Artistic Needle-Work of Burlington. Front features an image of a boy and a girl bowing to each other in a landscape setting.

Brother, Won't you share? (2016.61.1)

Color advertising card depicting two primates in a zoo setting. One primate holds two pieces of fruit, and the other primate is reaching out towards the fruit. Captioned "Brother, Won't you share?" on lower left edge of front. Labeled "Baldwin Dry Air Refrigerator, / Burlington, VT." on upper left of front. Stamped "Watts & Wills / Agents, Basement, No. 2 Faneuil Hall Market, Boston." on center of rear.

It's easy to dye with Diamond Dyes (2016.65.1)

Color advertising card for Diamond Dyes, a product produced by Wells Richardson & Co. of Burlington, depicting a small child caught in the act of surrepticiously dipping a kitten and doll in red Diamond Dyes paint. Captioned "It's easy to dye with Diamond Dyes" on lower edge of front. Labeled "Forbes Co. Boston" on lower left corner of front. Rear contains description of Diamond Dyes. Stamped "Chas. W. Horn, Druggist, / Slatington, Pa." on lower edge of rear.

Diamond Dyes Advertising Card (2016.66.1)

Color advertising card for Diamond Dyes, produced by Wells Richardson & Co. of Burlington, depicting two birds holding sprigs of berries and perched on stylized lattice and foliage. Rear contains detailed product description.

Diamond Dyes Promotional Paper Doll (2016.71.1)

Free-standing dye-cut paper doll depicting a girl holding a doll, captioned "Just Dyed Dollie's Dress With Diamond Dyes." Back contains promotional information about Wells Richardson & Co.'s Diamond Dyes product. Vertical paper strip glued to back allows item to stand. Originally part of a set of 6 dolls with 6 extra dresses.

Diamond Dyes Promotional Paper Doll Cloak (2016.71.2)

Dye-cut printed paper doll garment, depicting a brown cloak trimmed with white fur and matching white muff. Captioned "Cloak Dyed With Diamond Dye Fast Dark Brown" on muff. Back contains promotional information about Wells Richardson & Co.'s Diamond Dyes product. Folding tabs at shoulders attach garment to paper doll. Originally part of a set of 6 dolls with 6 extra dresses.

Ivers & Pond Pianos Advertising Card (2017.7.1)

One-sided advertising card depicting a caricature of two men at a railway ticket office, printed in blue and pink ink. Labeled "Ivers & Pond / Matchless Pianos" and "Compliments of / Bailey's Music Rooms, Burlington, VT. / H.W. Hall, Manager" on lower edge of front.

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