EARLY LARGE VICTORIAN DIE CUT FROM C.R. MABLEY EARLY CHAIN DEPT. STORE For Sale

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EARLY LARGE VICTORIAN DIE CUT FROM C.R. MABLEY EARLY CHAIN DEPT. STORE:
$80.50

Description:
Beautiful large Victorian die-cut advertising piece measuring approximately 12 inches long × 6 inches wide. This richly colored lithographed die-cut was issued as a complimentary trade card from Christopher Richards Mabley (1836–1885), founder of one of America’s earliest chains of department stores.

The die-cut retains strong, vivid colors and shows no damage, making it an excellent example of 19th-century advertising art. A wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of Victorian ephemera, retail history, or early American department stores.

Details:

Type: Antique Victorian Advertising Die-Cut
Business: Christopher Richards Mabley Department Stores
Date: Late 19th century (circa 1880s)
Size (approximate): 12\" long × 6\" wide
Material: Lithographed paperboard
Condition: Excellent antique condition; strong color; no tears or creases

Collector’s Note:
Christopher R. Mabley (1836–1885) was a pioneering retailer who established one of the first multi-store department chains in the United States. His stores, often labeled “C.R. Mabley & Co.,” became known for quality merchandise and elegant advertising. Large die-cut trade cards like this were used as early promotional displays and are now prized for their craftsmanship and vibrant lithography.