The Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection 1885

updated  21 August 2018 <PREVIOUS PAGE       ~  index  ~        NEXT PAGE> Edwin C. Burt shoes started out in Hartford, CT in 1838. The firm moved to New York City ten years later in search of a larger market. Portion of the versa of an advertising card similar to the card in the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection. According to Wikipedia , "In 1874, Burt patented an improvement he made to shoes. The patent described a new method of producing shoes that provides increased durability. The patent number was 146801 and was filed November 24, 1873. Burt's shoe company was especially known for its advertisements. " The 1880 calendar was printed on the reverse of the 3 cards above. mfg: Rumford Chemical Works, Providence, RI Here's what is on the back of a similar card for this product: For once! Trade card advertising that actually sho...