Geography: Cincinnati

Miniature whiskey jug given as an advertisement for Freiberg & Kahn Distillers in Cincinnati, Ohio. The jug features the inscription "Metropolitan Club...Feiberg & Kahn Distillers...Cincinnati." The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but it's estimated to be sometime before 1910, based on the donor's information. The jug is part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana.

A whiskey jug produced by Klein Bros. in Cincinnati, Ohio. The jug is decorated with gilded tan and brown colors and colored flowers. The text 'Keystone Rye' is visible. The date of manufacture is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1910 based on contextual clues.

Advertising object: A whiskey jug, gilded in tan and brown with colored flowers, advertising Keystone Rye whiskey and Klein Bros. & Hyman. The jug was likely produced around 1910 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rectangular-shaped whiskey bottle for Lowenstein & Co. Old Harvest Corn Whiskey. Manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1890s. The bottle is part of the Judaica Americana collection.

Printed broadside advertising subscriptions for the first issue of the *American Israelite*, the first Reformed Jewish newspaper in the United States. Published in Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1854. The verso contains a handwritten letter from Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise to Leopold Waterman soliciting literary contributions for the first edition.

Watercolor painting on paperboard depicting a wreath of foliage and flowers surrounding Yiddish text. Signed and dated 1888. Created in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.

This pamphlet, published in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1848, is an address by 'An Israelite' to the Christian world. The author, Abraham Alexandre Lindo, asserts that Israelites share the concerns of Christians regarding attempts to undermine belief in divine revelation. Lindo argues that God's covenant with the Jews remains unbroken and that the world owes its civilization to the Jewish revelation at Sinai. He contends that Christianity, though originating as a Jewish sect, has become distorted from its original monotheistic foundation. This is a first edition. Rosenbach 637. Singerman 1026. 334 NUC 0382558 [3]. OCLC 19172246 [6]. Not in Sabin, Thomson, Eberstadt, Decker. Lindo was a communal worker in Jamaica who later settled in the USA.

This 1869 book is an abridged reprint of letters originally written by Benjamin Dias Fernandez in 1740 on the evidences of Christianity. The letters were first published in 1854 by Isaac Leeser and this abridged version was published by Bloch & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This book, "The Semitic Nations," by Daniel Chwolson, was published in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1874 by Bloch & Co. It is a scholarly work exploring the history, culture, and languages of the Semitic peoples. While the specific content requires further analysis of the book itself, given the subject tags provided by the donor, it's likely to contain discussions of antisemitism prevalent during that period.

This pamphlet contains the sermon delivered by Reverend James Koppel Gutheim at the consecration of the Adas Israel Synagogue in Louisville, Kentucky, on Nissan 7, 5609 (March 30, 1849). The sermon reflects the religious and communal context of the Jewish community in Louisville at the time. The pamphlet is listed in Singerman's bibliography with four known copies.

Invoice from Krohn, Feiss & Co., manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco. The business is located at 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated January 12, 1893, the bill is addressed to Mr. R. C. Holliday, Dillon, Montana, and lists the purchase of 28 items. The items purchased include “Cigar 10c Havana, Yutler.” The billhead features a detailed visual of the business building and an ornate company logo with a decorative border. The invoice was likely for a tobacco and cigar wholesaler. The billhead displays a graphic of a storefront, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a decorative border.

Billhead from A. Hamburger, Cheap Boot and Shoe House, located at 226 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated January 16, 1878. The billhead includes a handwritten letter addressed to A. Ellis, East Monroe, O. The letter details a transaction concerning a pair of custom-made boots. The letter includes a note that the author has made the boots to order and will send the bill later.

Invoice from Kuhn, Netter & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in dry goods, gents furnishing goods, and clothing, located at N.E. Corner 3rd & Vine Sts. Opp. Burnet House, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated November 4, 1863. The bill lists the purchase of various items including cloth, C. W. and Shawls, by Beam & Jay. The billhead depicts an ornate Victorian-style building with a large, detailed storefront and printed text. It is bordered by a printed ruled ledger section.

Invoice from A. & J. TROUNSTINE & CO., importers and jobbers of foreign and domestic woolens and wholesale clothiers. Located at No. 87 & 89 South-East Corner Third and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated November 20, 1875. The bill lists a series of transactions with F. B. Curtis & Co. The billhead has a printed header, a business address, and an itemized list of transactions.

Invoice from Kuhn, Netter & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in dry goods, gents' furnishing goods, and clothing. Located at the N. E. Corner 3rd & Vine Sts. Opp. Burnet House, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated December 26, 1863. The invoice lists a transaction for 1 pc blk cloth and 2 corset screws. The billhead features a detailed illustration of the business storefront and ornate lettering in a Victorian style.

Invoice from Louis Stix & Co., dealers in dry goods, notions, cloaks, manttillas, and women's goods, located at West Third, Race & Union Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 7, 1867. The invoice lists the purchase of numerous items likely related to dry goods, notions, or clothing. It also includes detailed calculations of the transaction, a printed revenue stamp, and a handwritten signature of “Paid Louis Stix & Co.” The billhead includes a lithographic image of a building with ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from Krohn, Feiss & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to R. C. Halliday of Dillon, Montana, dated March 30, 1896. The invoice displays the company's logo and address: 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The invoice details are not fully legible but show charges and business transactions related to tobacco products, as evidenced by the subject tags.

Billhead from Krohn, Feiss & Co., manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at Nos. 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The billhead includes a detailed illustration of the company's store building, along with a decorative header and detailed address information. This bill was sent to R. C. Halliday, residing in Dillon, Montana. Dated March 7, 1891.

Invoice from J. & A. Freiberg Distillers, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Bateman, 58 Main Street, Great Falls, Montana, dated April 24, 1897. The invoice details a business transaction, likely for alcoholic beverages, given the nature of the business.

Billhead from Marcus & L.S. Fechheimer, successors to Fechheimer, Frenkel, located at 107 West Third Street and 96 West Pearl Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 1, 1883. The billhead lists the business name and addresses.

Billhead from Katzenstein & Wachtel, located at No. 141 West Third St., between Race and Elm, in Cincinnati. Dated May 18, 1880. The bill lists an item purchased, likely merchandise, by Mr. Thos. S. M. Kaufman. The billhead is printed and includes details of the business, transaction, date, terms of payment, and signature. The billhead includes columnar lines for recordkeeping.

Billhead from James Levy & Bro., Proprietors of the Richwood Distillery Co., located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 25, 1886. The bill lists a purchase of 10 bbls. whisky by S. R. Buford & Co., Virginia City, Montana. The billhead features a central illustration of the company logo, a gold medal, and a detailed inscription outlining the company’s gold medal win at the New Orleans Exposition in 1885. The billhead also displays ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from Louis Stix & Co., dealers in dry goods, notions, cloaks, and manttillas, located at West Third, Race & Union Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated July 1, 1870. The bill lists several items purchased by J. Rick, including 'Lawndale Cambric,' 'Muslin,' 'Cassimere Jeans,' and 'Goods.' The bill includes a handwritten calculation and total, and a revenue stamp. The billhead features an illustration of the business's building, ornate lettering, and a decorative header.

Invoice from LOUIS STIX & CO., dealers in dry goods, notions, cloaks, mantillas & c.& c. , located at West Third, Race & Union Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated August 19, 1866. The bill lists the purchase of various items by John Rick, including: 1/2 doz. of 'Jenny Birds' for $7; 1 'Shirtfront' for $.50; 3 1/2 'Corners' for $1.75; 2 'Gar. Shoot' for $1.50; 1 1/2 'Needles' for $.50; 1/2 'Pins' for $.25; and 1 1/4 'Ins Eyes' for $1.25. The total cost of the purchase was $7.75. The invoice is dated Aug. 19, 1866 and is signed by Louis Stix & Co., the billhead is ornately decorated with an illustration of the business's storefront, has printed headers, and includes an embossed revenue stamp.

Invoice from Goldberg Bros., successors to Amberg & Goldberg, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated September 4, 1896. The bill lists an itemized record of purchases, including items such as a “Pearl Shirt” and “Gold Collar Button,” made by W. E. Jones of Loudonville, Ohio. The billhead has an ornate header section, and includes the business name in bold, large font.

Billhead for H. Lazarus, manufacturer of hoop skirts and corsets, located at 349 Central Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated March 15, 1867. This bill details a purchase from H. Lazarus by John Frazer & Co. for the amount of $39.42, which was paid for in two separate installments. The billhead is visually interesting, and contains an image of a hoop skirt and a corset. It includes a revenue stamp and a seal of a judgment, each with a stamp. It includes a date signed by the notary public, June 11, 1867.

A broadside advertisement for Dr. Julius Einstein, an optician, offering free eye examinations and spectacles. The advertisement states that he will be at the Gartner Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio for three days only, and claims to cure numerous eye ailments. The broadside is undated, but it is circa 1885.

Envelope addressed to William L. Tucker in Syracuse, New York, from I. Frank & Bros. in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated March 7, 1885. I. Frank & Bros. were also publishers of the Hebrew Almanac.

Envelope from Blome & Dreifus, a Cincinnati, Ohio retail business. The envelope features an image of their storefront located at 1010 Race Street. Dated circa 1902.

An advertising envelope from the Levytype Co., designers and photo engravers, located at 96 W. 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The envelope is dated November 23, 1884, and features a visually appealing design on the cover.

Envelope addressed to J. C. Hecker in Dallastown, Pennsylvania from Aram, Trautman & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated November 29, 1893. The envelope features advertising for "The Big Four Cigar Factory," located at 94 and 96 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. A picture of their trademark, a shield, is included on the envelope. The envelope contains a letter (not transcribed here).

Envelope addressed to Goodyear's Rubber Manufacturing Co., advertising Haas & Weiss, notions and furnishing goods, located at 106 W. Pearl and 117 W. Third Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated February 15, 1882.

An envelope addressed to L.S. Levor with an advertisement for Klein Bros. & Hyman, located at 17 Sycamore Street and 588 Broadway in Cincinnati, Ohio. The envelope is postmarked February 22, 1890, and was sent to Attica, Indiana.

Envelope addressed to P. McLaughlin in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Postmarked March 29, 1894. The reverse features advertisements for Joseph Silverman & Co., located at 69 & 71 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, and includes advertisements for Bourbon.

An envelope addressed to J. C. White in Winona, Wisconsin, advertising S. Lowenthal & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The envelope dates from the 1870s and features printed advertising for the company. The envelope includes a printed image of a building.

Letter written by Albert Netter to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. on April 29, 1884, concerning the transfer of stock in the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railway Company. The letter is written on Kuhn, Loeb & Co. letterhead, located at 31 Nassau Street, New York, New York.

Pre-printed postcard receipt from M. Rothschild & Co. to G. W. Weinstein. The receipt is dated June 27, 1874, and was issued in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A signed letter written by Joseph Jonas on September 7, 1840, inviting Allen G. Thurman of Chillicothe, Ohio, to address Democratic Republican citizens in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jonas, a prominent figure in both Jewish and civic affairs in Cincinnati, was the first Jew to settle in the city. The letter reflects Jonas's involvement in local politics and his efforts to engage the community.

Bounty envelope received by Benjamin Meyers, Private, Company K, 5th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. The envelope shows he received $150.00 on February 25, 1868, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The spelling of Meyers' name on the envelope may be incorrect.

A one-page letter written by Samuel L. Bruel of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Isaac Leeser on January 10, 1864. Bruel expresses strong opposition to the Reform Movement in Cincinnati, criticizing its practices and expressing concern about its impact on Orthodox Judaism. The letter provides firsthand insight into the debates surrounding the rise of Reform Judaism in the United States during the Civil War.

Three-page letter written by Isaac Hackenburg in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 21, 1853, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hackenburg discusses the election of Isaac Mayer Wise as the new minister of the Cincinnati congregation, offering his perspective on the congregation's composition and Wise's suitability. He also inquires about a public debate between Poznanski and Wise, and Raphael and Rosenfeld, and a minor shohet scandal in Savannah.

Three-page letter written by A. Bloch in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 2, 1833. The letter details personal matters, including family health and the writer's sorrow at being separated from his mother and friends in Bohemia. It suggests a pre-existing friendship between Bloch and Leeser from Bohemia. This letter is considered to be the earliest extant Jewish immigrant letter from Ohio.

One-page letter from Lewis Abraham in Cincinnati, Ohio to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated May 18, 1847. The letter pertains to business matters related to *The Occident*, a prominent 19th-century American Jewish periodical.

Two-page letter (in German with translation) from I. M. Mayer in Cincinnati, Ohio to Isaac Leeser, dated June 1, 1851. Mayer discusses his position as chief teacher and preacher at Congregation Bene Israel, requests a subscription, and offers an article for publication in Leeser's journal.

A letter dated June 23, 1862, from Samuel Hobman in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Reverend Isaac Leeser. Hobman requests assistance in placing a 55-year-old woman in a foster home where she can work for her keep. The request originated from Th. Hausah of Louisville, Kentucky.

Two-page letter from Joseph Abraham, a lawyer in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Isaac Leeser, dated July 16, 1851. Abraham discusses Jewish life in Cincinnati, including the construction of a new synagogue for K.K. Beni Israel and the death of Mr. Moehring's infant son in a fire. He also mentions his status as the only Jewish lawyer in Ohio.

Three-page letter written by Joseph Abraham in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 5, 1865, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Abraham discusses the recent dedication of a "progressive Jewish Temple" in Cincinnati and criticizes Reform Judaism, expressing concern about the rejection of traditional Jewish beliefs and practices. He describes himself as "marked" by Reformers for his outspoken opposition.

Two-page letter dated April 1, 1878, from Jacob Ezekiel, Secretary of the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Congregation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses plans for a preparatory school for the Hebrew Union College in Philadelphia and the effort to establish a National Union of Congregations. The letter is written on Ezekiel & Co. stationery.

Two-page letter written on May 8, 1878, by Jacob Ezekiel, Secretary of the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Rabbi Sabato Morais of Mikveh Israel Congregation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter concerns efforts to establish a national union of congregations, with Mikveh Israel's refusal to join. Ezekiel requests Morais' continued participation in the upcoming annual student examinations in June, despite Mikveh Israel's decision. The letter is written on official Hebrew Union College stationery and enclosed in an official envelope.

Three-page letter written by Joseph Abraham in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 14, 1858. The letter provides personal insight into the Wise Reform controversy, with Abraham referring to Isaac Mayer Wise as "Saint Isaac Myer Wise" and criticizing Wise's actions.

A one and a half page letter dated June 8, 1852, from Lewis Abraham in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Abraham inquires about various synagogue practices in the United States concerning seating charges and ownership, noting the 'thoughtless management' of Jewish legislation on the continent. He mentions forming a committee to consider policy in Cincinnati and plans to contact other religious leaders and laity.

This archival item consists of two letters written to Isaac Leeser on a single sheet. The first letter, dated September 4, 1845, is from Abraham Lewis in Cincinnati, Ohio. The second, more substantial letter, dated September 6, 1845, is from Joseph Jonas, also in Cincinnati, to Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Jonas, an English Jew who arrived in Cincinnati in 1817, discusses the challenges of establishing a Jewish Institute in Cincinnati, expressing his disappointment in the 'rude and uneducated' recent German Jewish immigrants. He also mentions charitable contributions made for those affected by the Great Pittsburgh Fire. Jonas's letter further reveals his plea to simplify the content of Leeser's *Occident* magazine to make it more accessible to less educated Jewish readers. This collection offers a rare glimpse into the experiences of early Jewish settlers in the Ohio River Valley and the complexities of the Jewish community in the mid-19th century.

One-page letter written by Isaac Mayer Wise in Cincinnati, Ohio, on July 14, 1854, to Isaac Leeser. Wise discusses the successful launch of his newly published Israelite newspaper.

Broadside invitation to a meeting of the United Hebrew Benevolent Society held at S. Bernheim's house on Walnut Street in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 1, 1854. The invitation lists I.M. Wise as President and A. Abraham as Treasurer. Published in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sight draft check issued by Heidelbach, Bauer & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to L. M. Rosenthal on November 18, 1867. The check is drawn on a bank in Berlin, Germany, a branch of Espy, Heidelbach & Co. The check is written in both German and English.

Newspaper clipping from the Cincinnati Daily Gazette, April 26, 1870, featuring an article about Lipman Pike, second baseman for the Atlantic Base Ball Club of Brooklyn. The article highlights Pike's skill as a hitter and his contribution to professionalizing baseball. Published in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This collection comprises a selection of issues of *The Israelite*, a newspaper published in Cincinnati, Ohio, from April 12 to June 28, 1861. The issues cover Volume VII, numbers 41 through 51, with issues #44 missing. The newspaper was published by Bloch & Co. and edited by Isaac Mayer Wise. The collection includes advertisements. The issues are unbound.

Bound volume of The American Israelite, a weekly newspaper published in Cincinnati, Ohio, from July 1, 1870 to June 30, 1871. Published by Bloch & Co., this volume contains 52 issues and includes advertisements. The newspaper was later library-bound and conserved circa 1970.

Partial run of the American Israelite newspaper, Volume XVI, published in Cincinnati, Ohio, from July 9, 1869, to June 24, 1870, by Bloch & Co. This collection includes issues 1 (partial) through 51 and features advertisements and editorial content. Isaac Mayer Wise served as editor.

Bound volume of The American Israelite, a weekly newspaper published in Cincinnati, Ohio, from January 4, 1878, to June 28, 1878. This volume represents issues 1-26 of the newspaper's New Series, Volume 8. It includes advertisements and is bound with a copy of Deborah for the same period. Published by Bloch & Co.

Collection of issues of *The Sabbath Visitor*, a weekly periodical published in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1882-1886. This collection includes issues from Volume 9 (copies 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 24, 25, 31, 36, 38, 40, and 46), Volume 10 (copy 11), and Volume 13 (copy 18). The collection also contains the Max Lilienthal Memorial Edition. Published by Bloch & Co., *The Sabbath Visitor* was the first magazine for American Jewish children, founded by Rabbi Max Lilienthal in 1874 and discontinued in 1892. The masthead states that the periodical was published weekly 'in the interest of Jewish Sabbath-schools, and for the instruction and entertainment of young Israel at large.'

Bound volume of The Sabbath Visitor, a newspaper published by Bloch & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. This volume encompasses issues 1 through 53, covering the period from May 1, 1891 to December 31, 1891.

This trade card advertises the Freiberg-Wolfstein Oak Tanning Co., located at Dunlap, Branch, and Providence Streets in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a large bull. The bull is depicted in a striking pose, suggesting strength and power, a common symbol for the tanning industry. The card is printed in black and white and has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises "Great Leader Cigars" manufactured by Ullmann, Dreifus & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card displays the advertisement text: "WE RECOMMEND GREAT LEADER CIGARS, 5 FOR 10 CENTS...PACKED ONLY IN POUCHES OF FIVE EACH...MANUFACTURED BY ULLMANN, DREIFUS & CO." The back of the card depicts a winter scene, possibly a snowy landscape with a robin. The image suggests a peaceful and somewhat idyllic setting, contrasting with the commercial message on the front. A second image in this record shows the same card, indicating a duplicate.

This trade card advertises the clothing store of J. Feuer, located at 240 & 242 West Fifth Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of three boys fishing, holding a single fish. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Cahn's Celebrated Cincinnati Candies, located at 161 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of two girls enjoying themselves in a park setting. One of the girls sits on a bench while the other looks over her shoulder. There are trees and foliage in the background, creating a serene atmosphere. The card features a decorative border. This card was featured in an exhibit at the Library of Congress in 2005. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Newman, a dealer in ladies' fine undergarments, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a woman wearing a Bortree corset. The illustration depicts a woman standing with her back to the viewer, facing a mirror. She wears a long gown and a corset. The words 'Bortree Corset' are printed on the corset. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Spielman Brothers, a dry goods store located at 164 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a design of a basket of berries, with the business name and address printed beneath. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Spielman Brothers, a dry goods store located at 164 West Fifth Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card features a simple design with an image of a beautiful pink morning glory flower. The illustration is set against a background of a dark blue color, creating a dramatic contrast. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Spielman Brothers, dry goods merchants located at 164 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of a snowball flower, with a small, white flower at the center of a fluffy, white circle. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Feld & Fine, proprietors Nathan Feld and Samuel Fine, dealers in house furnishings. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a wheat stalk, possibly representing abundance and prosperity. The address is also visible: S.W. Corner 6th & Main, Cincinnati, Ohio. The back of the card features a full advertisement, though the details aren't visible in the provided image. The style suggests it may date from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Fechheimer Bros. & Co., a clothing store located at 102, 104, 106, and 108 West Fifth Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a young woman surrounded by flowers. The back of the card provides further information about the business.

This trade card advertises Isaacs & Co., a clothing merchant located at 264 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a girl on a sled. The back of the card contains the complete advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises the Loewenstein Canning Company, located at 569-579 John Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card depicts two men riding a unicycle. The image is comical and eye-catching. The back of the card includes a full advertisement. The company phone number, 7479.2, is printed on the front of the card.

Trade card for Roth & Co., purveyors of Splendide Paris Kid Gloves, located at 117 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The card depicts a woman in fancy corseted attire wearing long blue gloves. The card dates to circa 1885.

This trade card advertises H. Frank & Bro.'s steamship and railroad ticket office and foreign exchange services in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card depicts two clowns balancing a sign on their feet. The style is a sepia-toned drawing. The address, 55 West Fourth St., is clearly visible on the card. The back of the card features a full advertisement. Additional information from the record indicates that H. Frank & Bro. also published a Hebrew Almanac for the year 5644 (1883-1884) and a calendar in 1895.

This trade card advertises B. Frank Hart, a boot and shoe dealer located at 81 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card displays a colorful illustration of a lake scene with red, pink, and purple flowers. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for Hart's business, with additional details about the boots and shoes he sold.

This trade card advertises the Loewenstein Canning Company, located at 569 to 675 John Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a bird perched on a branch, surrounded by yellow flowers. The back of the card provides detailed information about the company, advertising them as packers of compressed corned beef, beef, lamb, and mutton.

This trade card advertises the services of Mrs. E. Levy, specializing in the cleaning, dyeing, and curling of ostrich feathers. The card features a charming illustration depicting two young girls riding in a deer-drawn sleigh, creating a wintery scene. The image is likely meant to evoke feelings of elegance and sophistication, associated with the high-quality feather work offered by Mrs. Levy. The business address, 233 West Seventh Street, is clearly printed on the card along with a description of her services. The back of the card is blank. A note indicates the card was on display at a Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati during 2005 (AJA).

This trade card advertises J. Friedmann, a ladies' and children's outfitter located at 371 Elm Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a young girl wearing a Peter Pan collar and a stylish dress. The design incorporates intricate scrollwork, adding a touch of elegance. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bayrd & Goldstein, manufacturers of frames, moldings, and cornices. The front of the card features a pink rose with green leaves, and the business name and address are printed below. The business address is 88 Seneca Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The back of the card has a full advertisement and states that Bayrd & Goldstein will move to 245 Superior Street on September 15th.

This trade card for Hyman & Co. features a winter scene of a church with snow-covered trees in the foreground. The text, printed in black against a white background, indicates the address for the business: 193 W. Fifth St., near Elm, Cincinnati. The back of the card is blank. The card appears to be black and white.

This business card advertises "Great Leader Cigars" manufactured by Ullmann, Dreifus & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features the text:"WE RECOMMEND GREAT LEADER CIGARS, 5 FOR 10 CENTS. PACKED ONLY IN POUCHES OF FIVE EACH." The back of the card depicts a winter scene with a robin perched on a branch. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is illustrated with a snow scene. A duplicate of this card is listed as a business card.

This trade card advertises Hyman & Co., located at 155, 157, and 159 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an image of two young women wrapped in a blanket, likely representing a family scene of togetherness, warmth, and possibly the comfort found in the merchandise sold by Hyman & Co. The address is located at the bottom of the card, with the street and intersecting streets, Race and Elm, noted. The back of the card is blank.

Civil War era store token for Winesteiner, located at 35 East Third Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The obverse features the name 'WINESTEINER' and the address. The reverse depicts an eagle. The token is dated to 1863 based on the context of the Civil War.

Trade token advertisement for H. Lazaress, a dealer in rags and metals, located at 26 15th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The token features an Indian Head Penny on the reverse and is dated 1863. The token is made of copper.

Store token issued by N. Mendal Shafer, located at 57 3rd Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The token's reverse depicts "THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, A NATIONAL CURRENCY AND; HUMAN RIGHTS." Issued during the Civil War when metallic coins were scarce, this token, along with others like it, was a temporary solution to facilitate trade before Congress passed an act in 1864 forbidding private issuance of currency. Shafer practiced law in Cincinnati for several years before relocating to New York City.

Post-Civil War trade token advertising R. Rothschild's Sons, makers of saloon fixtures and billiard tables in Cincinnati, Ohio. The token is redeemable for 5 cents at H. J. Seeymeyer's. The imagery on the token includes a billiard table. The date is circa 1870.

This trade card advertises Bayrd & Goldstein, artists located at 366 Superior Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a child sitting on a water lily. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising H. Frank & Bro., located at 55 West Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The card features an illustration of clowns and a full advertisement. Published in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1881. The firm also published a Hebrew Almanac in 1883 and a calendar in 1895.

This trade card advertises Louis Snider's Sons, a paper goods merchant at 121 Walnut Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a decorative design incorporating seashells. The back of the card advertises trade cards for $8.00 per 1,000. The card has a red border.

The front of this trade card features an illustration of a child standing next to a stag. The back of the card provides the business' address: 503 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, and a full advertisement.

Billhead from Kuhn, Netter & Co., Importers & Wholesale Dealers in Dry Goods, Gents Furnishing Goods & Clothing. The billhead is dated February 18, 1868. It lists an itemized account, likely for clothing or fabrics, for the buyer, Beam & Jay. The bill includes the address: N. E. Corner 3rd & Vine Sts, opp. Burnet House, Cincinnati, Ohio. It also includes a detailed illustration of the company's brick storefront and details of the business in ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Commercial letter from Mendel, Rosenberger & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to G. Gunby Jordan in Columbus, Georgia, dated July 17, 1884. The letter pertains to financial matters.

A broadside advertising various wholesale merchants, manufacturers, and artisans in Cincinnati, Ohio, on February 1, 1847. The broadside was likely distributed to visitors on a buying trip to the city. It includes an advertisement for Elias Mayer, a wholesale clothier located at 22 Pearl Street, and A. H. Meyer, an importer and manufacturer of tobacco.

A petition to the Postmaster, dated April 1, 1886, advocating for the retention of Henry A. Muller as Assistant Postmaster in Cincinnati, Ohio. The petition is written on illustrated letterhead belonging to Kahn's and signed by 23 firms, at least 50% of which appear to be Jewish businesses.

Stock certificate for 120 shares of common stock in the Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas Pacific Railway Company, issued to Isaac H. Mack on October 11, 1881 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Newspaper issue of the Cincinnati Daily Gazette, published in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 24, 1877. This rare issue covers Lip Pike's first game as captain of the Cincinnati Red Stockings, detailing his debut in the 1877 professional baseball season and the Red Stockings' victory over Indianapolis. The article features a detailed account of the game, with Pike's name mentioned five times.

Invoice from Freiberg, Klein & Co., importers, distillers, and rectifiers of wholesale liquor and cigar dealers. Located at 5 & 7 Strand, Galveston, Texas, and 28 & 30 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated September 9, 1890. The bill lists three items: 3 doz. assorted brandy, 1 doz. Belle of Anderson Whiskey, and 1 doz. Bourbon Whiskey. The billhead features a company logo with the text “Belle of Anderson,” the company's trademarked whiskey, and the words “Southern Agents” appear below the logo.

Billhead for Fechheimer, Karpeles & Co., importers of musical instruments and strings, fancy goods, toys, notions, pocket-books, cutlery, etc., located at 145 and 147 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 13, 1875. The bill is made out to Mr. H. L. Perry of Shelby, Ohio, and lists one item with its price. The billhead includes a small vignette of the business, likely at the address listed.

A two-page commercial letter dated April 19, 1845, from the firm Sachs & Brother in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Henry Tobias in New York, New York. The letter discusses a delayed shipment of cloths, the impact on sales due to the late arrival, and the current state of the clothing market in Cincinnati, noting that goods are plentiful and selling at low rates. The letter is addressed to Tobias and includes a postal surcharge.

Advertising envelope from H. Rosenthal & Son, located at 17 West Front Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The envelope contains an 1873 issue Scott #158 stamp on an advertising cover and was mailed to A. S. Sherman in Cardington, Ohio. The date of mailing is unknown.

A broadside price list issued by the Queen City Wax Manufactory of Cincinnati, Ohio in May 1866. The broadside lists various wax products and their prices. It was likely used for advertising and sales purposes.

Invoice from A. G. Schwab & Bro., wholesale dealers in gold and plated jewelry and American and Swiss Watches, located at 53 W. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 4, 1882. The bill lists several items purchased by John Frieman and their corresponding prices. The billhead features an illustration of the Johnston Building, the business location, with decorative text and borders.

Invoice from Poland & Henry, wholesale grocers, liquor and commission merchants, located at 38 & 40 Corner of Second & Sycamore Sts, Cincinnati. Dated October 16, 1854. The bill lists purchases made by William Corbin of a pocket of Java coffee, 1/3 of a box of N.O. sugar, and 1 box of ship tea. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and has a printed header section.

A two and three-quarter page letter written by Dr. Alfred Stille to Dr. Isaac Hays on May 7, 1850, from Cincinnati, Ohio. Stille describes attending the American Medical Association (AMA) convention. This is the first of two letters from Stille chronicling the AMA convention; the AMA was founded in 1847.

A three and one-quarter page letter from Dr. Alfred Stille to Dr. Isaac Hays, dated May 9, 1850. Written from Cincinnati, Ohio, the letter discusses Stille's attendance at the American Medical Association convention. It suggests a close professional relationship between Stille and Hays. This is the second of two letters by Stille documenting the AMA convention; the AMA was founded in 1847.

Mounted albumen photograph of Phineas Moses (1798-1895), a Jewish pioneer in Cincinnati, Ohio. Taken by Cincinnati photographer James Landy. The photograph measures 145x95 mm (overall 200x245 mm) and is from the book *Cincinnati past and present, or, its industrial history as exhibited in the life-labors of its leading men*, published by Elm Street Printing Co. in Cincinnati in 1872. The photograph is in very good condition.

Invoice from M. Loth, a wholesale notions merchant, located at 121 Main Street, up stairs, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated November 23, 1864. The bill lists various items and their quantities purchased by Paul Huls. The billhead includes a handwritten signature and a stamp for a government tax on the transaction. There are also notations about payment methods, terms, and credits at the bottom.

Billhead for M. Loth, located at No. 121 Main Street, up stairs, Cincinnati, Ohio. The billhead is dated November 29, 1864. The buyer is listed as Paul Huls of New Antioch, Ohio. It is likely a transaction for goods sold by Loth to Huls. Terms are 'Net Cash'. The billhead also notes that 'Particular Attention Paid to Orders.'

A business letter dated June 14, 1887, from S. Lowenthal & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to R. C. Halliday, proprietor of a saloon and general store in Dillon, Montana Territory. The letter concerns a cigar order placed through Mr. Strauss. The letter is 5 1/2" by 9".

Broadside receipt issued by S. Lowenthal & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio on June 14, 1887, to R. C. Halliday of Dillon, Montana Territory, for one case of cigars.

Billhead from Moses & Co., importers and jobbers of dry goods and manufacturers of clothing and cloaks, located at 126 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated April 15, 1869. The bill details a purchase of goods by S. & M. Rugger. The bill includes an itemized list of the purchase, with prices and quantities for

Billhead from Louis Stix & Co., located at West Third, Race & Union Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio, dated April 15, 1861. The billhead was likely issued by the company to John Rick.

A one-page, stampless business letter written on May 1, 1849, from Alexander & Lowman of Cincinnati, Ohio, to Jacobs & Mayers (or Jacob & Meyer) Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter pertains to business dealings between the two firms.

This archival item consists of a letter and its accompanying envelope. The letter, dated March 18, 1869, was sent from Dreyfoos, Cahn & Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio-based shoe company located at 115 West Pearl Street, to Beam & Jay in New Paris, Ohio. The content of the letter is commercial in nature. The envelope provides additional information about the sender and recipient.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting the Plum Street Synagogue in Cincinnati, Ohio. Published by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. in New York, New York, circa 1875. The reverse of the card indicates that it is 'View in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. No. 7570. The Jewish Synagogue.'

Invoice from B. Bettmann & Co., Importers of and Wholesale Dealers in Gents Furnishing Goods, Hosiery and Fancy Goods, located at 62 West Pearl Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated August 26, 1882. The bill is for a purchase of 16 items. Items include shirts, vests, coats, and pants, and the total amount owed is $11.70. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style lettering. The business name is listed at the top in a larger font. There is a printed header with the business's address and terms of payment.

Business letter dated October 10, 1871, from J. Lowman & Brother, located at the northeast corner of Pearl and Race Streets in Cincinnati, Ohio, to J. S. & E. Wright & Co. in New York, New York. The letter pertains to business dealings between the two companies.

Invoice from Isaac Winkler & Brother, wholesale dealers in woolen rags and paper stock, located at 18, 20, 22, and 24 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The bill, dated November 14, 1883, shows a purchase by John R. Scott & Co. of 1 bale of “Light Cut Cloth” at a price of 4 1/2 cents. The billhead is printed on high-quality paper with a lithographic illustration of the business’s building. Decorative elements include a framed header section and an ornate Victorian-style lettering. The billhead states “All bills payable in Cincinnati to our order.

This 15-page pamphlet, written by Rev. David Davidson (1848-1933), addresses the question of Judaism's continued relevance. Published circa 1885, it reflects the religious landscape of the time and Davidson's role as a prominent Reform rabbi and educator. The pamphlet's scarcity is noted by its inclusion in Singerman's bibliography (2843), and its absence from OCLC. The pamphlet likely circulated within the American Jewish community during a time of significant change and debate within the Jewish faith.

Billhead from J. Lowman & Brother, located at 38 Pearl Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated April 18, 1861. The billhead is associated with Jacob Wust, a leader in the Cincinnati Reform Jewish community.

Billhead - N. Menderson & Co. is a manufacturer's of Men's, Youth & Boys Clothing located at 151 & 151 1/2 West 4th Street, Cincinnato Ohio, on the bill for Hower Bros, Burbank, Ohio. Dated August 2, 1882. The bill lists several items, likely clothing, with corresponding quantities, prices, and subtotals. This invoice includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead also features a lithographic image of the company's store/factory.

Invoice for a “Silk Dress Coat” from L. & W. Milius, wholesale dealers in clothing, furnishing goods, and other items, located at 42 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The bill, dated November 27, 1857, was likely for a purchase by J. H. Hopping. The invoice shows the business name and address in ornate lettering, and the handwritten note indicates the customer will receive the garment soon.

A one-page commercial letter dated May 15, 1848, from Katzenberger, Straus & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Jacobs, Mayer & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details a complaint about a shipment of cloth that did not match the order, discussing the discrepancy in quality and markings.

Sheet music for the duet "See, Oh! Norma" from Bellini's opera Norma, translated from the Italian of Romani and adapted to the original score as performed in Europe by Henry Edward Sutton. Published in Cincinnati by W. C. Peters, circa 1841. The sheet music features the composer Bellini, translator Romani, adapter Sutton, and performer Woolf.

A one-page letter written in English by Rabbi Dr. Max Lilienthal to Julius Freiberg on August 31, 1871, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The letter concerns a Halachic opinion on the disinterment of graves from an older Jewish cemetery for transfer to a new cemetery. It includes a reference to Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise's opinion on the matter. The letter shows the lower left corner is torn.

A two-page letter written by I. Levinson of Cincinnati, Ohio to W. B. Hackenberg of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 7, 1868. Levinson disputes a $25.00 bill from the estate of Isaac Leeser, relating to the Occident and American Jewish Advocate. A handwritten note by Hackenberg on the second page suggests a partial payment.

This trade card advertises Feld & Fine, dealers in carpets, furniture, and stoves located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card features an image of a cherub in clouds on the front. The card indicates the store is at the southwest corner of 6th and Main Streets (Gatt House), Cincinnati, OH. The back of the card is blank.

Autograph letter signed by Isaac Mayer Wise (1819-1900) written in German to Rabbi Max Landsberg (1845-1927) on the letterhead of *The Israelite & Die Deborah*. The verso contains Landsberg's pencil-written response to Wise. Wise questions Landsberg's signing of a petition against him at the Cincinnati rabbinical conference. The letter includes Landsberg's response. Two pages. Written in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 10th, 1871 and Rochester, NY on July 13th, 1871. Letters fully transcribed and with complete English translation.

Billhead from Heidelbach, Friedlander & Co., importers and jobbers of woolens and manufacturers of clothing, located at 129 West Third Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated April 27, 1883. The bill lists the purchase of 3 School Cotton Worsted Coats shipped to Robert Williams of Belfast, Pennsylvania on April 10. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

A commercial letter dated April 27, 1883, from Heidelbach, Friedlander & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert Williams. The letter discusses business matters related to the clothing trade, mentioning Moses Heidelbach's presence in the New York City office. The letter is written in English.

A three-page illustrated broadside and envelope, dated September 23, 1875, advertising the prices of sugar, coffee, fruits, and molasses offered by Aaron A. Colter & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prices are handwritten on the printed broadside. The company's address is listed as the Northwest Corner of 6th and Main Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Letter written by Robert Blair to William Blair on July 23, 1855, from Cincinnati, Ohio. The letter describes Cincinnati's diverse population, including significant numbers of Irish Catholics and Jews, and discusses local politics and social dynamics during that period. It also mentions the Fourth of July celebrations and the tensions between different religious groups.

Three promissory notes issued by J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. on June 19, 1875, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each note is due one month apart. Part of a larger archive documenting a legal dispute over a billiard table purchase.

A set of six promissory notes issued by the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. on February 11, 1879. Each note is due one month after the previous, and features an illustration of a billiard table. These notes are part of a larger archive documenting a legally contested purchase of a billiard table.

Shipping document from the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated February 6, 1879. The document is printed on an illustrated billhead featuring a lithograph of a train. This is part of a larger archive documenting a legally contested purchase of a billiard table from the company, spanning 1875-1879.

A letter from the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to their attorney, Jonathan S. Ferguson, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dated February 6, 1879. The letter concerns a legal dispute regarding a billiard table purchase and lists Moses Bensinger as a principal. This letter is part of a larger archive documenting a legal contest over a billiard table purchase from 1875-1879. The archive contains letters, shipping documents, and promissory notes.

A letter from the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to their attorney, Jno. S. Ferguson, dated May 24, 1877. The letter, part of a larger archive documenting a legal dispute over a billiard table purchase, references Moses Bensinger as a principal. The letter is illustrated and contained within an illustrated envelope featuring a Centennial Medal.

A letter from the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to their attorney, Jno. S. Ferguson, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dated February 22, 1879. The letter concerns a legal dispute regarding a billiard table purchase, mentioning Moses Bensinger as a principal. This letter is part of a larger archive documenting a legally contested purchase of a billiard table from the Brunswick & Balke Company between 1875 and 1879. The archive also includes other forms and letters detailing the financial dispute.

Collection of business correspondence related to the firms Wm. Ronsheim & Bros., Levy & Ronsheim, and Reynolds & Frank, operating in Cincinnati and Delaware, Ohio, between 1847 and 1879. The materials include letters and an advertising envelope for boys' clothing. One letter is dated November 26, 1879, and mentions an address at 70 West Pearl Street, Cincinnati.

This record contains two trade cards advertising two related businesses: Isidor Klein & Co. and H. A. Klein & Co. The front of the first card displays a lithograph of a picturesque rose garden and lake scene. The back (second image) features a full advertisement listing both companies. Isidor Klein & Co., wine merchants, is located at 2139 Central Ave., Cincinnati, O., while H. A. Klein & Co., whiskey merchants, is situated at 134 East Main Street, Madison, Ind. The style of the illustration and printing suggest a date around the late 19th century.

Silk broadside (handbill or program) advertising Fanny Davenport's farewell benefit performance of *Lionette, or The Princess de Bagdad* at the Grand Opera House in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 20, 1882. The broadside lists the cast, including George Clarke, Charles Fisher, Lewis Baker, Harry Hawk, and Sallie Cohen. Printed by Commercial Job Rooms Print.

This trade card advertises Fleischmann & Co., a manufacturer of compressed yeast. The front of the card features an illustration by Ackert & Henckel Lith. depicting a boy scaring a woman with a fake rat as a clerk leans over the counter. The back of the card offers a recipe for white bread and information on how to secure a copy of the *Revised Presidential Cookbook*. The address 419 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH, is printed on the front of the card.

Trade card for J.H. Richter, Men's & Boys' Clothing and Merchant Tailor, located at 216 & 218 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The card, circa 1885, features an illustration of a tailor fitting a customer on the front. The reverse side lists the business as 'J.H. Richter, The Clothier, Nos. 216 & 218 West 5th Street, Between Elm and Plum. Established 1855'.

This trade card advertises J. H. Richter, a men's and boys' clothing store and merchant tailor located at 216 & 218 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys. One boy wears a blue coat and a top hat. The other boy wears a black hat and a red coat. The back of the card has the business name, address, and the year the business was established (1855).