J P Coats Anthropomorphic Dressed Polar Bears Dancing Celebration 1887

Original 1887 J&P Coats “Best Six Cord Thread” trade card featuring charming anthropomorphic polar bears dancing and celebrating in a snowy scene. Illustrated by Donaldson Brothers, New York, this delightful Victorian-era advertising card promotes J&P Coats’ famous sewing thread in “White, Black and Colors for Hand & Machine.” Measures approximately 3" x 5" (see photos for details). The artwork captures the whimsy of 19th-century advertising — with beautifully printed lithography and crisp period detail. A wonderful example of antique sewing ephemera and polar bear-themed Victorian art. Condition: See photos. Light wear and mild discoloration consistent with age. Publisher: Donaldson Brothers, NY Copyright Date: 1887 Ideal for collectors of antique advertising cards, sewing memorabilia, polar bear art, Victorian ephemera, or J&P Coats collectibles. Ships securely in rigid mailer for protection. J&P Coats trade card, 1887 advertising card, Donaldson Brothers lithograph, antique sewing ephemera, Victorian trade card, polar bear illustration, vintage advertising print, antique sewing collectible, 19th century ephemera, Best Six Cord Thread, J&P Coats vintage, rare trade card, antique polar bear art