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Deering Trade Card
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Novelty trade card advertising harvesting machinery manufactured by William Deering and Company. At close range, the image shows two young girls holding a dog. At a distance, the image appears as a human skull. The caption reads: "The beginning and the end of life (Hold the picture 1 foot away for Life and 20 feet for Death)."
1890
William Deering & Company
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W014979
WHi 44899
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Deering Trade Card
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Deering Trade Card
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Back of William Deering & Co. Advertising Card
1890
The back of an advertising card for William Deering & Company promoting the Deering steel binder. The card, which reads: "Take This Card" across the top, was distributed at fairs.
William Deering & Co. Advertising Card
1890
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