Runaway in Central Park from New York City Scenes (N287) issued by D. Buchner & Co.
Runaway in Central Park from New York City Scenes (N287). Issued ca.1888 by D. Buchner & Co., New York. Unnumbered cards. 20 known cards depicting scenes of New York City of the 1880s. Gast Lithography and Engraving Co. New York lithographers. Printed at bottom of card: One of these cards are packed in every package/ "ONE OF THE FINEST" TOBACCO. Back: "All cards taken from/ ONE OF THE FINEST OR BRAVEST/ Chewing and Smoking Tobacco". Includes redemption information. Prizes include "A Pocket Book or Pocket Knife", "Bronze Mantel Clock" and "Illustrated Book, Defenders & Offenders".
Artwork Details
- Title: Runaway in Central Park from New York City Scenes (N287) issued by D. Buchner & Co.
- Publisher: Issued by D. Buchner & Co., New York (American, 19th century)
- Lithographer: The Gast Lithograph & Engraving Company (American, New York)
- Date: ca.1888
- Medium: Commercial color lithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 4 × 2 1/2 in. (10.1 × 6.3 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: Burdick 222, N287.3
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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