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03-10-2009, 09:45 AM
Posted By: <b>Dave Haas</b><p>I purchased this last week and wondered if anyone knows the approx. date it was printed? It was made by Compton Litho Co. St Louis. It's 3-3/16" x 5-1/8".<br>Thanks,<br><br>DH<br><br><br><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1236699819.JPG" alt="[linked image]">
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03-10-2009, 11:57 AM
Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>I haven't seen it before, but it looks late 1800s to me.
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03-10-2009, 12:11 PM
Posted By: <b>leon</b><p>That resembles a Gargling Oil trade card to me. I would date it to the early 1880's but it could be later 1880's as I am unfamiliar with that particular one...I think the other trade cards I have, similar to this one, are from 1881....best regards
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03-10-2009, 01:03 PM
Posted By: <b>davidcycleback</b><p>The bottom text font is identical to the font on some other late 1800s trade cards, so it's safe to date it to that period. Plus, it overall resembles a trade card from that period.
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03-10-2009, 01:10 PM
Posted By: <b>Dave Haas</b><p>I knew Drummond was bought out by American Tobacco in 1898 so it had to be at least 1897 or earlier. Thanks for the input.<br><br><br><br>DH
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03-10-2009, 02:13 PM
Posted By: <b>Lee</b><p>Someone in our office suggested the card dates to the 1884-85 year. And below is some data on the founder of the tobacco company - good luck with more data.<br><br>James T. Drummond<br>Birth: Nov. 21, 1834<br>Death: Sep. 30, 1897<br> <br>Businessman. Founded the Drummond Tobacco Company in St. Louis. The Drummond Tobacco Company later was purchased by the Meyers Tobacco Company (later became Liggett-Meyers). He served as Alton, Illinois' mayor from 1868 to 1871.<br>