Geography: Altoona

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S. Levitoff's Clothing Store Advertisement: Altoona, Pennsylvania S. Levitoff's Clothing Store Advertisement: Altoona, Pennsylvania

A printed advertisement for S. Levitoff's clothing store in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The advertisement includes a picture of the store and a price list. The date of publication is unknown, but based on stylistic elements, it is likely to be from the early 20th century.

Advertisement for the Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania Advertisement for the Mishler Theatre, Altoona, Pennsylvania

Undated advertisement for the Mishler Theatre in Altoona, Pennsylvania, featuring an image of a woman on stage in barrels. The advertisement also mentions Murray and Mack.

Billhead - J. BLUMENTHAL & BRO., Altoona, Pennsylvania, May 9, 1883 Billhead - J. BLUMENTHAL & BRO., Altoona, Pennsylvania, May 9, 1883

Bill from J. Blumenthal & Bro., wholesale dealer in tobacco and manufacturer of cigars, located at 1125 Eleventh Avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth Street, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dated May 9, 1883. The bill lists various purchases from the business likely by G. W. Cornelius, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead features the company name in a larger, ornate font and includes an 'order promptly executed' stamp at the top.

Trade Card for Levy's Pawnbrokers Trade Card for Levy's Pawnbrokers

This trade card is for Levy's Pawnbrokers in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It features a four-page design, with two pages containing advertising and the remaining two pages showing a Christian story. The cards feature a mystery theme. The front of the card features a depiction of a man in a dark suit in a shadowy room. He is looking intently at something to his right, and there is a large, open book on a table to his left. The back of the card features a depiction of the Holy Family and the angel Gabriel announcing the birth of Christ. It appears the images on the card are the first two pages, with the third and fourth pages likely being advertising on the back. It is difficult to say if all four pages are related to the same business.

Trade Card for Schneider & Co., Booksellers and Stationers Trade Card for Schneider & Co., Booksellers and Stationers

This trade card advertises Schneider & Co., a bookstore and stationery store located at 1106 Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a young girl wearing a winter coat, a fur-trimmed hat, and gloves. She is posed standing outdoors, perhaps in front of a shop window. The background appears to be a bustling city street. The image is well-executed, using fine lithographic techniques. The reverse of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Schneider & Co.,  Amusement Emporium Trade Card for Schneider & Co., Amusement Emporium

This trade card advertises Schneider & Co., an amusement emporium located at 1106 Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lithograph of a young woman standing on a rock. She is dressed in a long gown and is looking directly at the viewer. Her hair is long and flowing, and she is holding a book. The background of the card is a landscape with a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers. The card is printed in shades of brown, blue, and green. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Weil's, 1116 Eleventh Avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania Trade Card for Weil's, 1116 Eleventh Avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises Weil's, a clothing store located at 1116 Eleventh Avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a fine lithograph of the bust of a young woman. The woman's hair is styled in a loose wave and she is wearing a simple necklace. The card is printed in shades of brown, and the woman's face is very pale. The card is printed on heavy stock paper. There is no back to this card.

Trade Card: D. Simon, One Price Clothier, Altoona, Pennsylvania Trade Card: D. Simon, One Price Clothier, Altoona, Pennsylvania

This large (6 1/2" x 9 1/2") die-cut Victorian trade card advertises D. Simon, a "one price" clothier located on Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The card is a lithograph produced by Wolf & Co. of Philadelphia. The front of the card likely features an illustration or design typical of Victorian advertising (the image is not provided in the input, only the URL), while the back contains a full advertisement for Wolf & Co. The back is not blank.