1881 Victorian TradeCard WILLIMANTIC THREAD Hoists Heavy Basket Hanover York PA

Description

Offered is an unusual
19th century Victorian trade card
advertising
Willimantic Thread
, manufactured by Willimantic Linen Co. and sold by P E Sprenkle Dealer in Groceries, Tobacco, & Cigars, of 27 Frederick St
Hanover, Pennsylvania
.
The front features a colorful and detailed scene of a cat hoisting a heavy basket of kittens safe using only Willimantic Cotton Thread, while an young boy & girl watch printed with the word Don't be afraid it's
Willimantic Thread
.
The back of the card promises:
Use Willimantic Spool Cotton
The back also features the imprint of the Hanover store at which the thread was sold.
Size of this trade card is 4 1/2" x 3 "
The trade card is in good condition with mild edge and corner wear
Shipping is .50 in the U.S. and actual cost elsewhere.