Victorian Advertising Ephemera Lot

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number225
CategoryAntiques & Furniture
AuctionDonald Melville Estate 3: Antiques, Vintage & Collectibles
DateAugust 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction houseDust Factory Auctions LLC
LocationBaraboo, Wisconsin

A collection of late 19th-century American advertising ephemera, primarily chromolithograph die-cuts and trade cards. The lot includes advertisements for Hood's Sarsaparilla, Hires Root Beer, Borax, and O.N.T. Cotton. Notable pieces include a Hood's Sarsaparilla calendar dated 1892 and a G&A Navy Long Cut tobacco card featuring actress Lillian Russell.<br><br>Victorian ephemera trade card advertising die-cut chromolithograph Hood's Sarsaparilla Hires Root Beer Lillian Russell tobacco<br><br>Dust Factory Auctions offers antique and vintage items that proudly display the natural signs of their age and previous use. We strive to photograph all lots clearly to show the true nature of the items (as images are critical to the description), but please understand we may occasionally miss flaws. For this reason, all items are sold "as-is"; we provide no guarantee or warranties concerning their condition, authenticity, or age. We strongly encourage you to review all photos closely and do your own independent research, as your bid signifies acceptance of these terms.

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