Geography: Bridgeport

An advertising envelope from J. Hyman & Son, importers and manufacturers of pictures, paper, and cards, dancing order novelties, etc. The envelope is dated December 2, 1890, and lists the company's address as 25 Beekman Street, New York, New York.

This trade card advertises the businesses of Baldwin & Miller and Levy & Katzman. One side of the card advertises slippers and gaiters in a plain and fancy variety. The other side of the card advertises Baldwin & Miller, Tailoring. The card has a national advertising component for Levy & Katzman, Slippers and Gaiters. It is not clear what type of gaiters or slippers are being advertised. The card is printed in black and white and contains an ornate border.

Newspaper issue of the *Connecticut Courier*, published in Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 5, 1825. This issue features Mordecai Manuel Noah's proposal for a Jewish homeland called "Ararat" in Upstate New York, with Noah serving as Judge of Israel. The front page contains five columns, four of which are dedicated to Noah's article.

This trade card advertises P. Lesser, a clothier located at 371 Water Street, between Wall and Bank Streets in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The card features a stylized design with a large 'P' and a smaller 'L' surrounded by geometric shapes and decorative flourishes. The card is printed in black and white on thick cardstock.