Sleeping Love - Godey's Lady's Book - Trade Card, c. 1885

(5 x 3 1/8 In) This is an original antique Godey's Ladies's Book trade card from 1885. It shows an engraving of Cupid asleep with his bow and arrow, "Sleeping Love".  "GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK - Will present to every subscriber a beautiful Steel Engraving, for framing, of "SLEEPING LOVE." - This plate has been engraved expressly and exclusively for the patrons of this Magazine. The Special Attractions of the Magazine for 1885 are as follows: 1000 Pages of Reading, comprehending Poetry, Stories, Sketches, History, Novels, Dialogues and Charades, by the best magazine writers of the day; also, descriptions of prevailing fashions from all parts of the world; Recipes by practical housekeepers; Art, Literary, Dramatic and Current Notes of the day, and descriptions of the most exquisite Fancy Work. 200 Pages of Illustrations, in colors or black and white, representing the most approved styles of Dress and the latest designs in Fancy Work; also Architectural Designs. Beautiful Engravings. Each Maga