{"product_id":"rochester-ny-st-james-sterling-stove-fishing-cupid-1882-trade-card-3-x-4-5","title":"Rochester NY St James Sterling Stove Fishing Cupid 1882 Trade Card 3 x 4.5","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"400\" data-start=\"230\"\u003eThis 1882 trade card promotes St. James and Sterling parlor stoves through a whimsical cupid illustration paired with detailed stove advertising from Rochester, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"837\" data-start=\"402\"\u003eTrade cards from the early 1880s frequently blended romantic imagery, decorative typography, and household product marketing to create memorable advertising pieces for consumers. The front illustration features two cupid-like children engaged in “love advising,” while overprinted dealer information for Smith \u0026amp; O’Brien of Rochester connects the card directly to the regional stove and tinware trade during the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1362\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eThe reverse displays an elaborate engraved illustration of the St. James stove, emphasizing ornate Victorian industrial design and decorative cast iron craftsmanship. Promotional text highlighting the stove as “handsomest and best” and “the most powerful heater” reflects the highly competitive market for parlor heating equipment during the coal-burning era. Strong visual contrast between the playful front scene and the technical stove illustration gives the piece notable appeal as both advertising and design ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1653\" data-start=\"1364\"\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53438459281592,"sku":"20260503","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_0fffacb0-473d-4f29-885e-0c9f8cac0e80.jpg?v=1778029904","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/rochester-ny-st-james-sterling-stove-fishing-cupid-1882-trade-card-3-x-4-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}