[TRADE CARDS] GINSENG

New York: J. Struck & Co., 1894. Cards. 16 x 10 cm. Seven trade cards from the year 1894 - with price lists for various American States. One paper tag: J. Struck & Co., Exporters of Raw Furs and Ginseng. In the early days of the North American colonies, ginseng digging went hand in hand with the fur trade. Ginseng was found in abundance in Vermont and Southern Appalachia. Holding enormous value, American Ginseng was distributed world wide from dealers on the East Coast, often based in New York City. J. Struck & Co. was located at 96 South 5th Avenue, New York, NY. Clean & crisp. Cards. Near fine. Item #555

Price: $50.00