Geography: Albany

Whiskey jug with the inscription "524 Broadway Street" advertising S. I. Nusbaum's business in Albany, New York. The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but based on stylistic elements and the business's context, it is estimated to be around 1910.

Billhead for MANN, WALDMAN & CO., wholesale and retail dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods, cloths, silks, shawls, embroideries, hosiery, etc. The business also manufactures cloaks and mantillas. Located at 44, 46 & 48 South Pearl Street, Albany. Dated October 3, 1863. The bill lists 1 Rem Silk for $98.00. The billhead features an ornamental border, decorative script, and a 'PEDLERS COUNTRY MERCHANTS SUPPLIED AT NY PRICES' stamp. The bill also has a small tax stamp.

Billhead from Fuld & Bochlowitz, importers and jobbers of fancy goods, shirts, and drawers. Located at 568.576 Broadway, opposite the Delavan House, and 50-54 James Street, Albany, New York. Dated November 15, 1883.

A handwritten billhead from Crine & Rosenthal, a business dealing in dry goods, clothing, shoes, groceries and liquors. Dated November 17, 1883. The billhead is addressed to Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co., indicating a possible purchase of goods or services from Crine & Rosenthal. The billhead contains an order for the shipping of a quantity of 'Bali Sheets' in different sizes and colors. The billhead also mentions a previous order and requests the shipment of goods soon. The billhead features plain, simple lettering typical of the period.

Billhead for N. Nathanson, a millinery and bonnet shop located at 42 1/2 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. Opposite the Academy of Music. Dated November 9, 1868. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by Mrs. E. H. Settle, with descriptions and prices listed. The billhead features a hand-written header and detailed description of the business. There is a 3-cent U.S. Revenue Stamp on the lower right side. The items listed on the bill include “silk robes,” “black velvet,” “feather,” “black taffeta,” “silk velvet,” “black lace,” “white flowers,” and “gros grain ribbon.”

Billhead from Levy Solomons, located at 346 North Market Street, Albany, New York. Dated August 10, 1821. This document lists the purchase of 12 dozen small cigars by Jacob L. Glen. The document includes handwritten calculations of the cost. The billhead features a decorative vignette of an indigenous person seated on a barrel of tobacco with tobacco leaves growing in the background.

Billhead from S. Levy & Brother, manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 34, 34 1/2, 36 Greene Street, Albany, New York. Dated August 3, 1895. The bill is for 5 ½ dollars, likely for the purchase of cigars, from Henry Wagner, Jr.. The billhead includes a depiction of a large store building with the company's name displayed prominently. It also includes a printed header in ornate lettering.

This trade card advertises Dr. Vineberg, an optician located at 2 North Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a photograph of two children dressed as adults. A boy is playing doctor, examining a girl's doll. The card states that consultations are free. The back of the card is blank.

Envelope containing two price lists for ladies' and men's uppers and skins from S. P. Frank, a manufacturer located at 82 Hamilton Street, Albany, New York. The envelope notes that German is spoken. The date is inferred from the context of the collection.

A stampless business letter sent to Henrich Costes in New York City, New York on October 17, 1737. The letter's origin and the writer's identity require further research. The letter was sent from New York to Albany.

A business letter dated February 12, 1825, from A. Solomons in Albany, New York, to T. I. Tobias. Solomons complains about a monetary draft on the Bank of Montreal that kept his money idle for over a month. The letter references Levy Solomons and his business at 346 North Market Street, Albany.

Printed and handwritten deed documenting Aaron Phillips' purchase of land and associated mortgage in Albany, New York on December 31, 1867. The deed includes details of the property transaction and the parties involved.

Printed and handwritten deed documenting Aaron Phillips' purchase of land and associated mortgage. The deed is dated April 3, 1839, and pertains to property located in Albany, New York.

Certificate commissioning Harvey J. Moses as a Second Lieutenant in the 54th Infantry, New York, signed by Governor Reuben E. Fenton on March 30, 1865. The vellum certificate features an illustrated state seal. Listed in Wolf's Compilation K.

Printed report #222 to the New York State Assembly, dated March 17, 1832, by Major Mordecai Myers, Chairman of the Committee on the Militia and Public Defense. The report, printed on one page front and back, expresses opposition to military parades more than once annually.

Report #223 to the New York State Assembly, dated March 17, 1832, by Major Mordecai Myers, Chairman of the Committee on the Militia and Public Defense. This printed document addresses the issue of states' ability to discontinue military parades, asserting that they are not free to do so. The report consists of two pages, printed front and back. The document is part of a larger collection related to Mordecai Myers, an early Jewish resident of Western New York.

Printed report (#303) by Mordecai Myers, Chairman of the Committee on Militia and Public Defense, regarding the acceptance of Ellis's repeating rifles in lieu of the state's arms quota. Issued in Albany, New York on April 23, 1832.

Two-page letter written by Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise of Albany, New York to Rabbi Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 8, 1850. The letter details the events surrounding a conflict at Congregation Beth-El in Albany, including a physical altercation, the involvement of the sheriff, and the subsequent formation of a new congregation, Anshe Emeth. Wise requests that Leeser publish an announcement in the Occident about the new congregation and the resolution of the conflict.

Two-page letter (8" x 12") from Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise of Albany, New York to Rabbi Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May 18, 1851. The letter details Wise's legal victory against Louis Spanier following a physical altercation at Congregation Beth-El of Albany. Wise outlines his seven-point legal victory, including a charge of "guilty of assault and battery committed on a minister in the pulpit in presence of his congregation." This letter is one of three in this collection that document the "Congregation Beth-El of Albany Affair."

This two-and-a-half-page letter, dated September 20, 1850, details Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise's account of the conflict that led to the dissolution of his position at Congregation Beth-El in Albany, New York. Wise describes a contentious meeting, a physical altercation, and the subsequent formation of a new congregation, Anshe Emeth, by his supporters. The letter is addressed to Rabbi Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia.

A letter written by Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise of Albany, New York to Rabbi Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 22, 1850. The letter discusses Wise's opinions on Dr. Raphael, a figure involved in a debate with Reverend Pozanski in Charleston, South Carolina. The letter offers insight into the diverging views of Wise and Leeser, foreshadowing their later falling out.

A one-page letter written in German (with a provided translation) by Louis Spanier of Albany, New York, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 4, 1850. Spanier expresses his disdain for Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise and urges Leeser to publicly censure him. The letter foreshadows a contentious event at Beth-El in Albany the following month.

Promissory note dated December 1, 1769, payable to Naphtali Hart Myers from Mary Bradstreet. The note was collected and signed by her husband, Colonel John Bradstreet, in Albany, New York. The note was witnessed by Judah, acting as an agent for Myers. Naphtali Hart Myers signed the note twice. This financial record reflects a transaction between Bradstreet and Myers, highlighting a business relationship between the two families.

Issue of *The Balance & State Journal*, a newspaper published in Albany, New York on October 15, 1811. This issue includes a list of people petitioning under the new insolvent law and an editorial urging war with England. The newspaper also contains news from Saratoga and Kings County, New York.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Henry Benjamin Nones, Captain, in a navy captain's uniform. The photograph shows Nones in full standing view, holding his hat. The inscription indicates he commanded the cutter "Forward" during the Mexican and Civil Wars. His actions during the Mexican War included leading the naval assault on forts on the Alvarado River and a land assault at Tabasco. The photograph was likely taken in Albany, New York, circa 1860 by Churchill & Denison.

This trade card advertises The Hub Clothing House, located at 472 Broadway, Albany, New York. The card features a simple design with the business name and address printed in bold letters. The card is printed on a thin paper stock, and the color is pale orange with black ink. The back of the card is blank. The card is undated but likely dates to around 1885.

This trade card advertises J. Friedenheimer's business, which sold a wide variety of goods including hats, caps, furs, robes, trunks, and carpet bags. The front of the card (Image 1) displays the business name and a list of merchandise. It also highlights that they pay the highest prices for raw furs. The address, 16 South Pearl St., Albany, is clearly visible. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [Moses H. Friedenheimer (1861-1901) is noted in the record as being associated with this business and buried in Beth Emeth Cemetery (old) in Albany, NY].

This trade card advertises Edward Lewi & Co., manufacturers of "Wear Well" brand pants. The front of the card features text stating the company's name and product, along with the address: 36, 38, 40, 42 Beaver Street, Albany, NY. The text indicates that the pants are "Union Made." The back of the card shows a photograph of a man wearing a "Storm King Vest." The image suggests the card was created sometime in the late 19th century. The back of the card is not blank; it shows a photo of a man in a vest.

This trade card advertises S. M. Waldman, a dry goods store located at 52 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The card is black and white, and the front features a rectangular design with the store's name in bold type at the top. Below the name, the address is given. The layout is simple and utilitarian. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the services of J. Mandelbaum, a ladies' furnishing retailer located at 20 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features two stylishly dressed women, both wearing black dresses and hats. One woman is holding a fan, indicating the type of merchandise sold. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Mandelbaum, a clothier located at 20 S. Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a child holding a large dog by a rope. The image is simple and focuses on the figure of the child and the dog. The address is prominently displayed at the bottom of the card.

This trade card advertises M. Strasser & Co., manufacturers of cigars and leaf tobacco in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers.  Below the image, the text reads, “SILK, The Finest Cigar.” The back of the card is blank. The card's design suggests a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the company's establishment date of 1852. A related billhead mentions that Benjamin Strasser was employed by the company, and Isaac M. Strasser served as vice president of a Jewish Men's club in 1899.

This trade card advertises Fuld & Bochlowitz, a hosiery specialty shop in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of children sitting on a star-shaped braid. The illustration is surrounded by text advertising their specialties and multiple addresses: 568 & 570 Broadway and 50 & 54 James Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Mandelbaum, a clothier located at 73 Washington Ave, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a bust of an elaborately dressed Middle Eastern woman with ornate jewelry and a large flower in her hair. She is wearing a long, flowing gown with a patterned bodice. This is likely a generic image for a trade card, rather than a specific portrait. The card has a light blue background with a brown border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum, a clothing store located at 73 Washington Ave., Albany, NY. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy sitting under a tree reading a book.  The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of childhood and innocence, possibly suggesting the store caters to children's clothing. The illustration is simple, possibly hand-drawn or engraved, and uses a limited palette of colors. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum, a clothing store located at 73 Washington Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of two boys on a swing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fuld & Bochlowitz, a dry goods store located at 568 & 570 Broadway, and 50 & 54 James Street in Albany, New York. It features a depiction of Rapunzel, a character from the fairy tale, lowering a rope of yarn down from her tower window for her lover to climb. The card highlights the business's specialty: hosiery. It also advertises 'Star Brand Fleisher's Worsted Yarns.' The card is printed in black ink on a cream-colored card stock. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. I. Frank's Clothing House, located at 52 State Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a lively illustration of boys playing baseball, capturing the spirit of the game. The card is an early example of a trade card using this type of illustration. [Moses I. Frank ran the clothing store and was listed in many of the Albany City Directories. His father, Leidon Frank (also a dry goods merchant), is listed in Albany census records along with his father, Leiden Frank, and brother, Isadore Frank. Moses I. Frank was born in Germany.]

This trade card advertises Morris Lewi & Bro., clothiers located at 82 Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card is predominantly adorned with a floral design, featuring a variety of flowers and possibly leaves. The style of the floral illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for Morris Lewi & Bro., including their address. The back of the card is not blank.

This trade card advertises A. J. Wertheim's clothing store located at 76 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a couple in a London scene. The illustration depicts a view of St. Paul's Cathedral, with houses and a bridge in the background. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for A. J. Wertheim. It notes the store's location and the business's specialty, which is clothing.

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum's clothing store located at 73 Washington Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a child playing croquet. The background includes trees and greenery. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including prices. This card is noted as having a related card identified with the number #228.

This trade card advertises M. P. Frank, a clothier located at 84 South Pearl Street in Gloversville, New York. It depicts two children reading a book on the front of the card. The front of the card also notes the business's headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, and mentions four other branches. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Frank & Sons, tailors located at 52 State Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a drawing of a tailor measuring a customer. The illustration is in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, part of a larger set, advertises Julius Saul's clothing store in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl observing two birds perched on a large egg. The style is reminiscent of late 19th-century children's book illustration. Below the image, the text directs customers to 'Go to Saul for the balance of this set of cards'. The card also includes the business's address: 'Entire Music Hall Block, Pearl, Beaver & Williams Sts.'. The back of the card is blank. The image suggests that the card may have been part of a promotional campaign involving a series of cards.

This trade card advertises M. P. Frank, a clothier located at 84 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy smelling a rosebush. The child is depicted in a simple, youthful pose, creating a charming and engaging visual. The card is likely intended to appeal to families and those seeking clothing for children.

This trade card advertises E. Frank, a clothier located at 76 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a man holding a bunch of colorful balloons. The card has a red border.

The trade card advertises E. Frank, a clothier located at 76 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a soldier standing beside a turkey. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Mandelbaum, a clothier located at 20 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts a whimsical scene of children riding in a wagon fashioned from a giant shoe. The back of the card is blank, but the front features a full advertisement with a printed inscription that details Jos. Mandelbaum’s products.

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum, a clothing store located at 73 Washington Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a dog with a bucket tied to its tail. The illustration is printed in black and white, with red accents on the dog's collar and the bucket. The card is surrounded by a simple black border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, printed on black paper, advertises C. L. Swartz, a clothier located at 12 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a caricature of a well-dressed man wearing pink tights and a green waistcoat. The figure appears to be a joker or clown, with exaggerated features. This image may be interpreted as a form of racist caricature. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises C. L. Swartz, a clothier located at 12 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man dressed in a top hat, with a cigar in his mouth and yellow tights. The man has a dark complexion. The card is black and is printed on heavy paper. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bloomingdale's, a dry goods and gents' furnishing store located at 53 Washington Ave., Albany, New York. The front of the card features a striking illustration of a child being spanked while other children watch through a window. The illustration style and subject matter are highly unusual for a trade card. The scene is rendered in detail, capturing the expressions on the children's faces, suggesting a narrative of childhood discipline. Below the illustration, the business name, address, and goods offered are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising J. Cohn's business located at 419 & 421 Broadway in Albany, New York. The card features a caricature of a Black woman looking out a window. It is one of four cards in a set. The card has a red background. Circa 1885. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 24, Page 5.

Trade card advertising the clothing business of J. Cohn, located at 419 & 421 Broadway, Albany, New York. The card depicts a caricature of a Black man looking out a window. The card is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a roller skate retailer located in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of people rollerskating in a building labeled 'Music Hall'. A man trips over another skater, sending his hat flying. A header on the card advertises 'Saul's Roller Skates'. The back of the card contains advertising text, including the copyright date of 1883 and card number 445.

This trade card advertises the Great Bankrupt Boot & Shoe Company, located at 53 and 55 State Street in Albany, New York. The card features a racially insensitive illustration of a Black man holding a child dressed in a sailor suit on his lap. The image is a caricature and reflects the racist stereotypes prevalent in the late 19th century. The business name, "GREAT BANKRUPT BOOT & SHOE COMPANY," is prominently displayed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. I. Frank's Clothing House in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a humorous scene of two children, one a boy and one a girl, playing barber. The boy is wearing a striped shirt, a red bow tie, and holding a pair of scissors. The girl wears a pink dress and a white apron. She appears to be shaving the boy's hair with a straight razor. The background is a yellow brick wall. The business address, 52 State Street, is prominently displayed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. I. Frank's Clothing House in Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts children roller skating, a popular pastime in the late 19th century. The image is lively and uses bright colors. The business's address, 52 State St., is clearly printed beneath the illustration. The back of the card is blank. [Moses I. Frank ran a clothing store in Albany during this period, as evidenced by his presence in various Albany City Directories. His father, listed as Leidon Frank, Leiden Frank, and Isadore Frank in Albany census records, was also a dry goods merchant. Moses I. Frank was born in Germany.]

This trade card advertises M. P. Frank, a clothier located at 84 South Pearl Street, corner of Division Street, Albany, New York. The card features a humorous illustration of a man talking on the phone with a parrot on the other end. The parrot wears a cap and holds a newspaper. The illustration is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for M. I. Frank's clothing store in Albany, New York, features a whimsical illustration of anthropomorphic frogs and dogs dressed in clothing and interacting on a city street. The style is cartoonish and lighthearted. The card includes an address: 52 State St. The back of the card is blank. [Moses I. Frank ran a clothing store in Albany during this period, as evidenced by his presence in various Albany City Directories. His father, variously listed as Leidon Frank, Leiden Frank, and Isadore Frank in census records, was also a dry goods merchant. Moses I. Frank was born in Germany.]

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's boys' spring overcoats. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two young boys modeling stylish spring overcoats. The boys appear to be of different ages, showcasing the range of sizes offered. The text indicates that the coats come in sizes 6 to 10 years old, with prices ranging from $6.00 to $15.00. The style of illustration and clothing suggests a late 19th-century timeframe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Mandelbaum, a clothier located at 20 S. Pearl St. in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an elaborate design of a stylized arm holding a bouquet of roses. The arm appears to be wearing a bracelet. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Phil Harris, a jeweler located in Albany, Georgia. The front of the card features an illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge with a moon-shaped watch above it. Ships can be seen sailing below the bridge. The back of the card contains advertising for the business.

This trade card advertises the Great Bankrupt Boot & Shoe Co., located at 53 & 55 State Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two kittens under a red umbrella. The back of the card provides more information about the business and lists D.E. Hirshberg as the manager. It advertises “Bankrupt Shoes and Boots,” noting that the company is a dealer in job lots and bankrupt goods.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's, a clothing store located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features a romantic illustration of a man hugging a seated woman. The man is dressed in a dark suit and a top hat. The woman is wearing a white dress with lace trim. Both figures are shown against a background of a textured pattern. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Daniel Bachrach, a clothier located at 13 Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts a stylized arrangement of autumn leaves on a branch, arranged in a triangular shape. The card appears to be printed in shades of brown. The card is a simple design with only the business name and address and a branch with leaves.

Trade card advertising the business of M. Gunst, a manufacturing agent located at 65 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features a depiction of boots and shoes in a window, done in black and sepia. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. The card includes imagery that uses racist caricatures of Black people.

This trade card advertises J. Mandelbaum, a clothier located at 20 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts a caricature of a Black boy watching a rabbit run. The image is likely intended as humorous, but it reflects the racist imagery common in advertising materials of the late 19th century. The address, "20 South Pearl St.", is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Mandelbaum, a clothing merchant, advertises his business at 73 Washington Ave. in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a hand holding a terrified cat by the tail. The cat is looking at the viewer with wide, frightened eyes. The background of the card is a solid, dark color, with the business name and address in a bold, white font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Frank & A. S. T. Co., a clothing retailer located at 76 Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a mother bird defending her chicks from a cat who has found their nest in an old shoe. The mother bird is perched on the shoe's edge, with her wings spread out, while the cat is trying to reach the nest from below. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothier located in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a skating scene. Two figures dressed in long coats and hats are skating on an ice rink while a woman in a long dress, who has fallen, grabs their legs. The back of the card offers a deal: customers can receive free cards or skates depending on their purchase.

This trade card advertises A. B. Springsteen, a grocery and provision merchant located at 447 East Broadway, Albany, New York. [This card was at the Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati in 2005.] The card features a girl dressed in white, a girl dressed in yellow, and a girl dressed in red, all holding jars of preserved fruit or pickles. [These are likely images of Lucca's Italian preserved fruit, one of the major brands A.B. Springsteen carried.] The card has a blue border.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's clothing store located at the corner of Pearl and Beaver Streets in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl wearing a pink dress. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Levy's Capitol Hat Store, located at 68 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a bust of a girl wearing a stylish, purple velvet hat. The hat has a wide brim and a large, elegant plume. Her hair is pulled back in a bun and she is wearing a decorative brooch at her collar. The background appears to be a pattern of floral vines. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Cohn, a clothier located at 419 & 421 Broadway in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a black-and-white caricature of a Black woman, known as a 'Mammy' figure, holding a baby while standing by a fence. The card has a brown border.

This trade card advertises J. Cohn, a clothier located at 419 & 421 Broadway, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a caricature of an elderly Black man reading a newspaper out of a window. The illustration is drawn in a humorous style and is likely intended to be humorous. The card is primarily black and brown in color, with a white border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for J. Mandelbaum, located at 20 S. Pearl Street in Albany, New York, features a comical illustration. The main image depicts a school teacher in a fit of rage. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The text on the card is minimal, with the business name and address clearly visible. The back of the card is blank. The image suggests that the business sold clothing.

This trade card for J. Mandelbaum, a clothing and furnishings store located at 20 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York, features a comical illustration of a man on a cart loaded with household goods. The cart is drawn by what appears to be a horse. The front of the card depicts the man, seated on the cart and holding a bag of goods, with his right hand raised in a gesture of greeting. The background includes a building and trees. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's clothing establishment. The front of the card features a winter scene with a castle in the background. The text on the card lists three different locations for Julius Saul's business: 51 & 53 N. Pearl Street in Albany, 324 & 326 River Street in Troy, and 23 & 25 Fourth Street in Troy. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in black ink on white paper, with a black border around the edges.

This trade card for Julius Saul, a clothier in Albany, New York, features an illustration of people roller skating. The card's main image shows a woman sitting on a man's back, both on roller skates, as two other skaters watch them. The image suggests the promotion of an event, and the card indicates that roller skate cards are being given away or that roller skates are available for free with a purchase. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Daniel Bachrach, a clothier located at 13 North Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a sprig of flowers and two cherries. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, which included wholesale and retail sales of trimmings, hosiery, perfumes, children's and infants' outfits, and other goods.

This trade card advertises S. Levy, a dry goods and notions store located at 24 Central Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a decorative paddle with two girls on top, against a brick wall background. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in a stylized font.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothier located in Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts a winter scene with two skaters who have fallen, and two others who are barely staying upright. The words 'MUSIC HALL' appear at the top. The back of the card advertises a promotion where customers receive free cards or skates depending on the amount of their purchase.

This trade card advertises Mann, Waldman & Co. and their Ball's Health Preserving Corsets. The front of the card features a line drawing of a woman elegantly posed, wearing a corset over a slip. A scroll next to the woman displays a guarantee and satisfaction message. The address is given as Nos. 54, 56, & 58 South Pearl Street, and 75 Hudson Street, Albany. The back of the card features a handwritten note containing an excerpt from a legal document, empowering the trustees of Shiloh Lodge No. 17 of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith to manage real and personal estate. This excerpt refers to Solomon M. Valkenburgh, Isaac Lederer [(b. abt 1811, d. February 12, 1892 NYC)], Julius Laventall, Aaron Mann, and Moses Hamburger as trustees. The note also includes the reference to an 1864 New York State act (L 1864, c. 48) granting the lodge this power.

This trade card advertises M. P. Frank, a clothing and furnishing goods store located at 84 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy pushing a wheelbarrow filled with straw. It is likely a straw hat, signifying the store's product. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothier with multiple locations in New York State. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a child emerging from a giant egg. The illustration highlights the child's small size in contrast to the oversized egg, suggesting a sense of new beginnings and growth. The card lists multiple addresses. The main address is 269 Canal Street, New York City, followed by addresses in Troy and Albany, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's, a clothier located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a young girl gazing out a window. This is one card in a series of four cards. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's clothing store located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features a man looking in the window of a store. It is part of a set of four. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's, located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a man sitting on the window ledge of a building. The card appears to be a part of a set of four. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, die-cut in a violet color, advertises J. Laventall's dry goods store located at the corner of South Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card showcases the store's name and address with no image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Laventall, a dry goods store located on the corner of South Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a die-cut pink rose. The back of the card is blank. The card has a blue border.

This trade card advertises J. Laventall's dry goods store, located at the corner of South Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a die-cut yellow rose, adding a decorative touch to the design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothing manufacturer. The front features a child sitting inside an Easter egg with toys. The illustration is surrounded by flowers and a blue, scalloped border. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The card lists addresses for Saul's business in both Albany and New York City. The factory and office are located at 269 Canal Street, New York City.

Partnership agreement between Levy Solomons (son of Lucius, ne Levi) and Benjamin Solomons concerning the manufacture and sale of tobacco, snuff, and chocolate in Albany, New York and Montreal, Canada. Dated July 21, 1817. This two-and-one-third page folio document (15 1/2" x 10 1/4") details the terms of their business partnership. The tobacco factory was located in Albany.

A signed and sealed copy of the will of Levy Solomons (the younger), dated September 29, 1820, in Montreal. He is identified as a citizen of Albany, New York. The will details provisions for his wife, Catherine Manuel; his son, Levy Solomons; and a special bequest for his mentally impaired son, Samuel David Solomons. Alexandar Hart of Montreal and Benjamin Hart of Montreal are listed as trustees, along with other trustees in Albany and Montreal. Levy Solomons (Jr.), born in Montreal in 1771, was the son of a prominent fur merchant. After his father's death in 1792, he attempted tobacco manufacturing, then moved to Albany, NY in 1800, marrying in 1801. He became a prosperous tobacco, snuff, and chocolate merchant in Albany, becoming a US citizen shortly before his death in 1823. The will consists of 5 pages, folio, measuring 12 x 7 1/4 inches.

A broadside letter dated June 24, 1848, from William Hunt, author of *American Biography*, to Congressman James McDowell. Hunt solicits McDowell's purchase of copies of his book and mentions J. N. Cardozo as a reference. Hunt is identified as the publisher of the *Evening News*, Charleston, South Carolina. The letter was sent from Washington, D.C., to Albany, New York.

A one-page lithographed letter dated March 1, 1845, from Mordecai Manuel Noah to George Folsom. The letter discusses Noah's involvement in the publication of "The National Volume," a proposed anthology of works by prominent American writers. The letter includes details about the publishers, C. Wells & Co., and the intended scope and timeline of the project. The letter is postmarked New York City, March 27, 1845, and addressed to Folsom in Albany, New York. The signature and date are in Noah's hand.

An envelope from Meyrowitz Bros., opticians, located at 78 North Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The envelope is undated, but based on other materials in the collection, it is likely from around 1890.

Autograph letter signed by Moses Michael Hays, written in New York City on December 4, 1766, to Martin Gerrison Van Bergen in Albany, New York. The letter pertains to business matters and includes rare postmarks and references to the Western Frontier. This letter represents a rare example from the early stages of Hays' business career.

Billhead for medical services from Dr. Joseph Lewi, located at No. 54 Wendell Street, corner of Trinity Place, Albany, New York, to Sidney Guest. Dated September 17, 1881, the bill records charges for medical attendance and medicine from October 28, 1880, to date. The bill totals $66.00 and has a signed receipt for payment, indicating the transaction is complete. The billhead features a printed header with an ornate border around the text of the business address.

Handwritten receipt from Levy Solomons for "2lbs Snuff & Doz Small papers," issued to Jacob S. Glen in Albany, New York on November 23, 1822. The receipt is in the form of a stampless letter. Related documents may be found in items 18.244 & 18.245 and a letter to Tobias in collection 20.541.

Billhead from M. Strasser & Co., a cigar and tobacco manufacturer, located at No. 27 Hudson Avenue, Albany, New York. The billhead is dated August 2, 1883. It is a letter of notification to a buyer, C. McVeagh, that a bill for cigars, shipped that day, has been enclosed. The billhead is printed with ornate lettering typical of the period and features a company logo with the business name and a date of establishment.

This manuscript account book documents the history of Shiloh Lodge No. 17 of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith (U.O.B.B.) in Albany, New York, from 1853 to 1876. Written entirely in German, the book details the lodge's organization, membership, finances, charitable activities, and includes obituaries, notably a lengthy tribute to Abraham Lincoln in 1865. This manuscript offers a rare glimpse into the early development of the B'nai B'rith movement in the United States.

A one-page stampless letter, approximately 7-1/2" x 9-1/2", dated July 11, 1825, written by Lucius Levy Solomons in Albany, New York, to T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York City. Solomons, writing on behalf of his father, Levy Solomons, returns a note from Mr. Gilfert, explaining an unsuccessful attempt to collect payment and declining further involvement in the matter. The letter includes an "ALBANY" cds and a manuscript "12-1/2" rate.

This trade card advertises H. W. Lipman & Co., a hat store in Albany, New York. The front of the card promotes "1881 Summer Styles in Straw," suggesting a focus on lightweight summer headwear. The back of the card features images of three different hat styles, further emphasizing the store's specialization. [H. W. Lipman was one of the founders of Beth-Emeth and contributed a written history to the AJH Quarterly in 1911. Simon and Samuel Lipman also worked in the store (according to the 1877 City Directory).] The card's design and subject matter are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising.

This congressional report, dated 1824-1825 and finalized in 1829, documents the claim of Moritz Furst, a renowned Jewish Hungarian engraver and medalist, for compensation from the U.S. government. Furst, who was enticed to the United States in 1807 to serve as an engraver at the Philadelphia Mint but never received the position, details his career and the years of appeals to Congress to resolve this matter. The report includes supporting letters from prominent figures, notably a letter of support from President James Monroe dated March 1, 1825, and correspondence from individuals including E.S. Lazarus (uncle of Emma Lazarus) and Aaron J. Phillips, attesting to Furst's qualifications and contributions. The document highlights Furst's significant contributions as a medalist, particularly his work on War of 1812 medals, as well as his skill as a seal cutter, engraver, and diesinker.

Sheet music for "Spring of Love: Printemps L'Amour Nocturne," composed by Maurice Strakosch expressly for Boardman & Gray's Dolce Campana Attachment. Published in Albany, New York by Boardman & Gray in 1849. Six pages.

Autograph letter signed from Isaac Mayer Wise to Isaac Leeser, dated April 15, 1850. Written in English and Hebrew, the letter discusses a congregational dispute, Wise's support from his Albany congregation, and an article in the New York Herald about the Damascus Blood Libel. The letter includes an integral address panel. Folio.

A signed letter from Isaac Mayer Wise to Isaac Leeser, dated circa 1850, written from Albany, New York, and addressed to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses Wise's inability to collect money for *The Occident*.

Trade card advertising S. M. Hydeman's Clothing House, located at 136 South Pearl Street, corner of Madison Avenue, Albany, New York. The card is circa 1885. Hydeman's son later moved to York, Pennsylvania and was active in Jewish affairs.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's, a boot and shoe store located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features the business's name prominently displayed, along with the address and a simple depiction of boots and shoes. The text is clear, and the design is uncluttered, focusing primarily on conveying the essential information: the business name, the type of goods sold, and the address. The back of the card is blank. The card's overall style is simple and functional, characteristic of trade cards from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Jos Mandelbaum, a boot and shoe store located at 20 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The card features a simple, typographic design with the business name, 'JOS MANDELBAUM BOOTS SHOES,' prominently displayed in bold, uppercase lettering. The address, '20 South Pearl St. ALBANY NY,' is listed below the business name. The front of the card is white with black text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for M. I. Frank advertises "Pants to Order." The front of the card features a comical illustration of two men engaged in a playful fight. The style of the drawing suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business name and address, 52 State St., are clearly printed below the illustration. The back of the card is blank. [Moses I. Frank ran a clothing store in Albany, New York, during this period, as evidenced by his presence in various Albany City Directories. His father, listed in Albany census records as Leidon Frank, Leiden Frank, and Isadore Frank, was also a dry goods merchant. Moses I. Frank was born in Germany.]

This trade card advertises Jos. Mandelbaum's fine shoe store at 20 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts a woman dressed in a Japanese style kimono or robe. She is holding a fan and looks elegant and fashionable. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Mandelbaum, a dealer in fine shoes, located at 20 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing a fashionable dress and a parasol. She holds a book and appears to be reading. The back of the card is blank.

A quartermaster's voucher or sight draft dated May 2, 1783, from Henry Hart of Albany, New York, to Nicholas Quackenbush for goods and cash totaling 9 pounds 9 shillings and 6 pence. The document relates to the American Revolutionary War, with Hart's payment possibly representing a contribution or supply transaction during the conflict.

A one-page letter (written on both sides) from W. V. Wimple, a senior surgeon in the Revolutionary War, to Mr. Judah. Written in Claverack, New York on April 27, 1797, the letter discusses outstanding debts related to the Continental Army and their financing during the Revolutionary War, particularly during the period of British occupation of Philadelphia and the retreat from Canada (circa 1776-1778). The letter mentions John Taylor's involvement and the possible legal recourse Mr. Judah might take to recover payment.

This trade card advertises M.P. Frank's shoe and boot store located at 84 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a young boy holding a pot of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

Bill from Fuld & Bochlowitz, importers and jobbers of fancy goods, gent's furnishing goods, corsets, hosiery, woolen yarn, and embroideries, located at No. 568 Broadway, Albany, New York. The bill details a purchase by C. McCallister on June 16, 1882, and includes itemized descriptions and prices of the goods purchased. The billhead features a company logo, a bold, ornate typeface, and a large, printed header.