Hoyt's German Cologne card

Publication

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Chester Historical Society

Hoyt's German Cologne card recto: The vintage advertisement card features a whimsical frog seated on a mushroom, surrounded by cattails, as it holds a bouquet of red and pink flowers in one hand while pouring a bottle labeled "Hoyt's German Cologne" with the other, showcasing the product as both "Fragrant & Lasting" with a backdrop of nature, emphasizing the humorous and imaginative marketing style of E.W. Hoyt & Co., proprietors from Lowell, Mass.
Hoyt's German Cologne card recto

The vintage advertisement card features a whimsical frog seated on a mushroom, surrounded by cattails, as it holds a bouquet of red and pink flowers in one hand while pouring a bottle labeled "Hoyt's German Cologne" with the other, showcasing the product as both "Fragrant & Lasting" with a backdrop of nature, emphasizing the humorous and imaginative marketing style of E.W. Hoyt & Co., proprietors from Lowell, Mass.

Name/Title

Hoyt's German Cologne card

Entry/Object ID

chs-015856

Description

The front side of this vintage advertisement card features a whimsical frog seated on a mushroom, surrounded by cattails, as it holds a bouquet of red and pink flowers in one hand while pouring a bottle labeled "Hoyt's German Cologne" with the other, showcasing the product as both "Fragrant & Lasting" with a backdrop of nature, emphasizing the humorous and imaginative marketing style of E.W. Hoyt & Co., proprietors from Lowell, Mass. The backside promotes Hoyt's German Cologne, highlighting its superior fragrance and longevity, while warning against counterfeits. The text emphasizes the exclusivity of Hoyt's product, labeling any imitations as fraudulent. It instructs buyers to ensure authenticity by checking for the name on the bottle and a signature in red ink. The ad lists trial size at 25 cents, medium size at 50 cents, and large bottles at one dollar, sold at Joseph Durland's store in Chester, N.Y.

Collection

Bahren Family Collection

Publication Details

Date Published

circa 1876 - circa 1885

Dimensions

Height

11.8 cm

Width

8 cm

Dimension Notes

Advertisement, 3.2 by 4.6 in. (8 x 11.8 cm)

Create Date

January 11, 2025

Update Date

July 11, 2026