Original Victorian era advertising trade card featuring a colorful birthstone chart displaying gemstones associated with each month of the year.
The card illustrates the birthstones for all twelve months including garnet, amethyst, bloodstone, diamond, emerald, pearl, ruby, sardonyx, sapphire, opal, topaz, and turquoise.
The reverse advertises O. H. Watts, Jeweler and Optometrist of Millersburg Pennsylvania, making this a nice example of nineteenth century local jewelry store advertising.
Item Details
- Advertiser: O. H. Watts Jeweler and Optometrist
- Location: Millersburg Pennsylvania
- Theme: Birthstone chart jewelry advertising
- Type: Antique advertising trade card
- Approximate size: 2.75 x 4.5 inches
Condition
Antique condition with typical age toning, corner wear, and light creasing consistent with age and handling. Please see images for condition details.
