{"product_id":"j-p-coats-woman-child-gate-scene-nursery-rhyme-1890s-trade-card-2-5-x-4","title":"J P Coats Woman Child Gate Scene Nursery Rhyme 1890s Trade Card 2.5 x 4","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"400\"\u003eThis 1890s J. P. Coats trade card features a domestic garden scene of a woman and child at a gate, paired with a printed nursery rhyme verse and thread advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eJ. P. Coats frequently incorporated familiar or traditional children’s rhymes into its advertising, using them as mnemonic devices to reinforce brand recognition. The verse on this card—“Hark! Hark! the dogs bark, the beggars are coming to town; some in rags and some in tags, and some in silken gowns”—is a well-known English nursery rhyme dating back to at least the eighteenth century. The illustration complements the text with a stylized village setting, rendered in a limited pink and brown palette, with cottages, trees, and figures arranged in a simplified, decorative composition typical of late nineteenth-century chromolithographic trade cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eThe lower portion includes a detailed spool graphic labeled J. \u0026amp; P. Coats Best Six Cord, integrating the product directly into the visual field. The reverse presents a bold typographic advertisement featuring the brand name, heraldic emblem, and “Best Six Cord Thread” wording, emphasizing durability and widespread availability. The card measures 2.5 x 4 inches and reflects the combination of narrative imagery and recognizable verse commonly used in period advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1822\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428046725304,"sku":"20260430","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_4cda6078-233e-4912-9029-4178f40412b9.jpg?v=1777681033","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/j-p-coats-woman-child-gate-scene-nursery-rhyme-1890s-trade-card-2-5-x-4","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}