This little Victorian card has quickly become one of my
favorites from my collection. The card
is an advertisement for:
J.J. Early & Co
MEN’S & BOYS’ CLOTHIERS
456 & 461 Broadway
Cor. Grand St., N.Y.
But, it’s the image which thrills me. Depicted is a little boy seated in a
tree. He is dressed as Mr. Punch
complete with portly belly and hunchback.
The boy, in his left hand holds two feathers and a champagne bottle and,
from his right, he lifts a champagne flute from which a dove is taking a
sip. Yay!
The reverse reads:
NOBBY
Overcoats and Suits for young men; Suitable Overcoats and
Suits for older men; all kinds of Overcoats and Suits for boys and
children. Reliable Goods, Latest Styles
and Lowest Prices in New York.
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J.J. Early & C0.,
459 & 461 Broadway
S.W. Corner of Grand Street,
NEW YORK
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