Victorian Trade Card - Christian Moerlein Brewery- early 1900s.
Christian Moerlein Brewery produced this Victorian advertising card. This card is rare for several reasons. First, it features a beautiful young black person, whereas most cards of his period depicted people of color with exaggerated features. Second, the card is a rare alcohol trade card. Third, the company was closed during prohibition; it re-emerged later in Cincinnati and has survived until today. Please email any questions and inspect the photo to ensure the condition meets your expectations: SKU: PE-546
Christian Moerlein Brewery produced this Victorian advertising card. This card is rare for several reasons. First, it features a beautiful young black person, whereas most cards of his period depicted people of color with exaggerated features. Second, the card is a rare alcohol trade card. Third, the company was closed during prohibition; it re-emerged later in Cincinnati and has survived until today. Please email any questions and inspect the photo to ensure the condition meets your expectations: SKU: PE-546
Christian Moerlein Brewery produced this Victorian advertising card. This card is rare for several reasons. First, it features a beautiful young black person, whereas most cards of his period depicted people of color with exaggerated features. Second, the card is a rare alcohol trade card. Third, the company was closed during prohibition; it re-emerged later in Cincinnati and has survived until today. Please email any questions and inspect the photo to ensure the condition meets your expectations: SKU: PE-546