Victorian Trade Card Geo E Fairbanks Druggist Ship Worcester MA c1880s

Original late-19th century Victorian advertising trade card issued by Geo. E. Fairbanks, Druggist, located at 10 Front Street, Worcester, Massachusetts.

Front:
Beautiful chromolithograph illustration of a tall sailing ship at sea at sunset, with rich pastel sky tones and reflective water — a classic Victorian maritime motif. Marked “Compliments of Geo. E. Fairbanks, Druggist.”

Back:
Triple-panel advertising text promoting:

• Wine of Calisaya (Peruvian Bark) and Iron

• Infallible Cure for Corns, Warts, Bunions & Callouses

• Demulcent Skin Lotion

A great example of 19th-century patent medicine and pharmacy advertising, combining health cures, cosmetics, and tonics in one card.

Details:

• Date: c. 1880s

• Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

• Printing: Chromolithograph

• Approx. size: ~4¼" x 2¾" (standard Victorian trade card format)

• Condition: Very good overall; light age toning and minor handling wear consistent with age. No major creases or losses noted.