I think many of these ladies were participants in "merchant's carnivals" and didn't make a profession out of posing in this manner, although there might have been a competition for prizes for the best costume. I came across a news article where a church staged such a carnival, with women from the congregation dressed to represent various local businesses.
Thanks Susan! Every time I googled banner girls I got lots of cool images but very little background information. I had enough to piece together the article and tied it in with the evolution of different forms of advertising. I’m thinking of doing a blog on a trade cards. The graphics on some are fantastic and I think they are undervalued. Actually, West Cowan had mentioned getting out of I believe the daguerreotype market because he felt the pricing was prohibitive.
Thanks for the input Nick . I did not notice that I guess man always has a soft spot for animals and even in that time when many animals were being used for labor, there was a love for those that were pets.
Thanks, Jody. Enjoyed our conversation and look forward to speaking in the future.. my next blog which will be coming out sometime next week is on circus photos from the 19th century think it’ll be interesting. Have a great weekend. I will look for your posts in the ephemeral group if you’re selling anything.
The tiny salesman sample chair has the word, "PET," and I would assume it is referring to the deceased pet and the small urn on the seat. I know undertakers who serve both the human and man's best friends too. Doubles your business...HA!
These are great! Thanks.
Thanks, Elizabeth. Glad you enjoyed them.
I think many of these ladies were participants in "merchant's carnivals" and didn't make a profession out of posing in this manner, although there might have been a competition for prizes for the best costume. I came across a news article where a church staged such a carnival, with women from the congregation dressed to represent various local businesses.
Thanks Susan! Every time I googled banner girls I got lots of cool images but very little background information. I had enough to piece together the article and tied it in with the evolution of different forms of advertising. I’m thinking of doing a blog on a trade cards. The graphics on some are fantastic and I think they are undervalued. Actually, West Cowan had mentioned getting out of I believe the daguerreotype market because he felt the pricing was prohibitive.
Thanks for the input Nick . I did not notice that I guess man always has a soft spot for animals and even in that time when many animals were being used for labor, there was a love for those that were pets.
Great meeting you today, totally enjoyed reading your posts!
Thanks, Jody. Enjoyed our conversation and look forward to speaking in the future.. my next blog which will be coming out sometime next week is on circus photos from the 19th century think it’ll be interesting. Have a great weekend. I will look for your posts in the ephemeral group if you’re selling anything.
The tiny salesman sample chair has the word, "PET," and I would assume it is referring to the deceased pet and the small urn on the seat. I know undertakers who serve both the human and man's best friends too. Doubles your business...HA!
Great piece thank you, enjoy these old advertising photos
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