A vintage advertisement for Geographical Excursion Knives, featuring large, ornate blue lettering on a cream-colored paper. The words are stacked vertically and surrounded by intricate swirling designs. The card is manufactured by Wm. H. Page & Co. and printed with Wade's Inks in New York.
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The image is a vintage advertisement or trade card, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. It's printed on a cream-colored paper with a slightly aged appearance. The design is dominated by large, ornate lettering in a deep blue color. The text reads, stacked vertically: * **GEOGRAPHICAL** * **EXCURSION** * **KNIVES** * **HOME** Each word is surrounded by intricate, swirling ornamental designs, reminiscent of Victorian-era typography. The ornamentation is symmetrical and adds a decorative, almost baroque, feel to the card. Above the first line of text, there's a smaller line that reads "Manufactured by Wm. H. Page & Co.". Below the word "HOME", there's a line of smaller text that reads "Printed with WADE'S INKS, from H. D. Wade & Co., 26 Ann St., New York.". To the right of each word, there is a line of text indicating the size and price of the item. For example, next to “Geographical” it reads “Nine Line Custom No. 1. Class G. 15 Cents.” The overall aesthetic is highly decorative and characteristic of the period's advertising style. It's a visually striking piece that showcases the typography and design trends of the time.


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