Geography: Bangor

An envelope from Louis Kerstein & Son, real estate and insurance brokers in Bangor, Maine. The envelope features a logo of a star with points of the compass, a shield in the center, and the text "INSURANCE PROCURED IN ALL THE LEADING COMPANIES." The address 36 Main St. is printed on the envelope. Dated February 28, 1902.

An advertising envelope for Susmann Brothers, dated April 23, 1878. The envelope lists their address as 105 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The envelope also mentions W. C. Crosby.

Trade card advertising Jacob Stern & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in embroideries, located at 37 & 39 Main Street, Bangor, Maine, directly under the Globe Hotel. The card features a cartoon on the back. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Jacob Stern & Co., a dress goods business located at 37 & 39 Main Street, Bangor, Maine. The card features a black and white illustration of a woman wearing a dress, looking over her shoulder as she walks through a room. The front of the card indicates that the store is directly under the Globe Hotel. The back of the card features an advertisement for a card printer and depicts an owl perched on a fence.

This trade card advertises Jacob Stern & Co., dealers in ladies' dress trimmings. The front of the card features a comical illustration, likely a cartoon, with the words "SHOO FLY" prominently displayed. The illustration's style suggests it may be a humorous take on a common theme. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. [It is likely that the illustration on the front of the card was intended to attract attention and draw customers to the advertisement on the reverse side.] The back of the card is not blank. A second image shows the back of the card with more detailed text, showcasing the business's complete array of offerings and contact information.

This trade card advertises the Bangor Clothing House, owned by H. Weil & Sons. The front of the card depicts a heartwarming scene of a mother and her son in a clothing store. The mother looks on with apparent satisfaction as her son tries on a new outfit. The text on the front reads, "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." The style and colors suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card features an advertisement for four store locations: Bangor Clothing Store; 4, 6, 8 S. Orange Ave. & 88, 90, 92 Springfield Ave, Newark; 60 Third Street, Bethlehem, PA.

This trade card advertises Jacob Stern & Co., a clothing store located at 37 & 39 Main Street, Bangor, Maine. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a drunk man, possibly a customer, with a red face and a mischievous expression. He is seated in a chair, with his pants falling down. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store's services and clothing selection.