Arnold's Victorian Fashion

No winter gale can take away the warmth of this smile! Anonymous as usual, the artist here shows rare motion as the stylish garments flow with the wind. This work is exclusive to this Collection, but is in the public domain as one of several trade cards given away by the Woolson Spice Company to promote Lion Coffee in the late 1800s. Print and share at your pleasure! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #ArnoldsLions

Be prepared, they say. This mariner seems to be prepared for a sunny, calm trip aboard a stable craft in quiet waters. Keep an eye on the weather, mate! From the Arnold Galleries https://goo.gl/J7vtn4 Bon voyage! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #ArnoldsLions

Unsuited for the job, an office dandy plays lineman, posing for his public while ignoring the unusual formation of swifts behind him. https://goo.gl/dAI4fn Somebody had a pretty wild imagination!

Spring outfit for the birder in the family...for the birder who is about to learn that those two cute little birdies probably didn't lay that giant egg! On https://goo.gl/VaB5Of you'll not find any more birds, but you will find some cows and a kitten or two. Click & enjoy! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #Victoriansinhats

A strawberry dress, inspired no doubt by the season, graces this most interesting page https://goo.gl/JqsF0u of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection. #bestarnoldcards   #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions

Just right for blueberry picking this elegant outfit is among several cards advertising Niagara corn starch on pages 8 and 69 https://goo.gl/pfrjyE of the Earl J. Arnold Advertising Card Collection. #EmmaJane'sFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

To be treasured for a lifetime, a special Spring day is remembered here. A spectacular day demands a spectacular dress. This is the latest addition to the Arnold Galleries https://goo.gl/VprDwc #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #MothersWithChildren

Brothers excel at giving advice. Sisters, on the other hand, "consider the source" and are good at ignoring it. Here, the young lady's expression indicates she is ignoring counsel just now.... https://goo.gl/pFZ6je The Arnold Galleries preserves the moment. Presented to customers by Lion Coffee (Woolson Spice Co., Toledo OH) as a reward for purchasing a one-pound package of coffee. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards #ArnoldsLions

Arnold Galleries section on Ladies' Fashions https://goo.gl/VprDwc just added this trade card to its displays. It was given away by Mrs. Kate Neafie's Fancy Goods store somewhere in New Jersey. Click the link above to view the Galleries page. Clicking the photo below will enlarge it. Print and share at your pleasure! #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #bestarnoldcards

A use for cherries Harvest is hereby suspended to amuse the cat! https://goo.gl/pFZ6je From the Arnold Galleries #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #ArnoldsLions

Apple harvest celebration Victorian families would not do harvest chores in fancy clothes like this. However, it's the perfect outfit for a harvest celebration! Click https://goo.gl/5C8HSl to view in the Arnold Galleries. #EmmaJanesFavoriteFashions #Victoriansinhats #ArnoldsLions #bestarnoldcards