Antique Large 1890 Fairy Girl Puff Ball McLaughlin Coffee Advertising Trade Card

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W.F. McLaughlin Coffee,
Chicago, IL / 19th Century Advertising Trade Card /  "Puff Ball."    Antique:  approx. 5.25 x 6.7 inches.
NOTE:  card issued prior to the 1892 Chicago Worlds Fair Columbian Exposition !  "When we get the World's Fair...."
"When we get the World's Fair...." = this card helped hype Chicago to be awarded the site for the 1892 Exposition!
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LARGE:  Approx. 5.25 x 6.7 inches / Authentic circa early 1890's - 19th Century card, a Chicago coffee company.
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LARGE:  Approx.
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