Geography: Binghamton

Stock certificate for 230 shares in the Keyes-Baker Cigar Rolling Machine Company, issued to Isidore Hersheim and Sigmund Rosenwald on January 22, 1901, in Binghamton, New York. The certificate is signed by Hersheim as president.

This trade card advertises J. Levy's Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street in Binghamton, New York. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black minstrel performing on a telephone. This imagery reflects the racist stereotypes prevalent in American popular culture during the late 19th century. The business name, "Star Clothing House," and the address are clearly printed beneath the illustration. The back of the card is blank. The card's imagery and subject matter should be considered within the historical context of racism and minstrelsy.

This trade card advertises J. Levy's Star Clothing House, located at 130 Washington Street in Binghamton, New York. The card features a caricature of a Black minstrel on a telephone, with the telephone wires sparking or short-circuiting. This imagery reflects the racist stereotypes prevalent in American popular culture during the late 19th century. The illustration is likely meant to be humorous, though it uses offensive imagery. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Levy's Star Clothing House, located at 130 Washington Street in Binghamton, New York. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a wife finding a hair on her husband's coat. She is pointing to the hair with a horrified expression. The back of the card has a full advertisement for J. Levy's business.

This trade card advertises J. Levy's Star Clothing House, located at 130 Washington Street in Binghamton, New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration in red. A cat is being teased. The back of the card provides a full advertisement.

Billhead from Zenner Brothers, a notions, fancy goods, and stationery store located at 601 & 603 Mulberry Street, Syracuse, New York. Dated August 25, 1891. The billhead also includes a newspaper clipping announcing the death of David Zenner, a senior member of the firm.