Geography: Cleveland

An advertising mirror featuring a photograph of a woman labeled "THE STYLE CRAFT GIRL." The mirror advertises the Cohn-Goodman Company of Cleveland, Ohio. The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1900.

An advertising pin for the Arcade $2.00 Hat Box in Cleveland, Ohio. The pin features a large wolf and the address 363 Superior St. and 39 Colonial Arcade. The text on the pin also includes 'ONE QUALITY ONE PRICE'. The date is unknown.

Handwritten minutes book of the B'nai Israel Congregation, Keokuk, Iowa, covering the period 1885-1906. The 206-page ledger includes a 1902 copy of the 1855 deed for the congregation's cemetery on the last page (#384). This book represents the earliest surviving communal records of the Keokuk Jewish community. The book also contains approximately 25 additional documents, including letters related to congregation affairs and bill heads. Keokuk, Iowa, had one of the largest Jewish communities in the Midwest during the 1880s. B'nai Israel Congregation was the first permanent Jewish house of worship in Iowa, founded in 1855, with a permanent synagogue built at 8th and Blondeau streets in 1877.

This pamphlet commemorates the opening of David Pinski's Yiddish play, "The Dumb Messiah," at the Playhouse in Cleveland, Ohio on December 1, 1918. The cover features a drawing by William Sommer. The pamphlet likely contains tributes, reviews, or other materials related to the event and the play's production.

Invoice from F. POLLARD, a manufacturer of show cases, located at 36, 38, & 40 South Water Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated November 8, 1882. The bill lists one 8-foot counter and a transaction total of $39.60. It is marked as received and paid by F. Pollard. The billhead includes an elaborate illustration of the exterior of F. Pollard's store. It includes ornate lettering and several decorative elements typical of the 19th century.

Invoice from Stearn & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods, toys, and novelties, located at 240 to 248 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Dated December 2, 1907. The billhead displays a full picture of the store and the business address printed on the billhead. The invoice lists a purchase of 2 dozen chicken at $0.85 a dozen and 1/2 dozen glass vase at $1.20 a dozen, for a total of $2.70. The billhead indicates the terms of payment are 30 days net and 10 days less 2% discount.

Payment record from Mandelbaum Brothers, a cigar factory, located in Cleveland, Ohio. Dated December 5, 1895. The record details a payment of $60.00 to Mess. J. Hreickut & Co. in Dallas, Texas, for an invoice dated August 28. The billhead features an ornate, decorative logo with an image of a man.

Invoice from J. Stern, a manufacturer of gentlemen's fine boots and shoes, located at 5 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. The bill is dated May 13, 1880, and lists the purchase of a pair of alligator shoes by an unknown buyer. The total price for the purchase is listed as 11.50. The billhead features a printed header with two decorative illustrations of boots. The header text is printed in an ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Bill of lading from Curtis & Bliss in East Saginaw, Michigan, dated June 25, 1861, for shipment of 39 bundles of rags to Koch, Levi, & Mayer in Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead from Emanuel Rosenfeld, manufacturer and dealer in leaf & plug tobacco, fine cut chewing & smoking tobacco, and cigars, at 85 Merwin Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead features a vignette of an Indian, possibly representing the Native American heritage of tobacco. This billhead is dated July 14, 1873.

Invoice from Emanuel Rosenfeld, manufacturer and dealer in leaf and plug tobacco, fine cut chewing and smoking tobacco and cigars, located at 85 Merwin Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated June 9, 1874. The bill lists a series of items, possibly types of tobacco, with corresponding quantities and prices, and totals them to $43.25. The billhead features a black and white drawing of an indigenous person sitting beside a barrel labeled “Old Virginia,” and “Bought of Emanuel Rosenfeld.”

Billhead from Isaac A. Isaacs, a merchant, located at Union Hall, Corner of Superior and Union Streets, Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead features a detailed illustration of Union Hall, with the date September 13, 1864. The billhead is a letter written in cursive script, likely to a client, detailing a transaction of goods or services, but missing the detail of the actual transaction. The note mentions the Singer Company, and a transaction of goods or services was likely made at the Singer store.

Broadside advertisement for Isaac A. Isaacs' Magnificent Union Hall, located at the corner of Superior and Union Streets in Cleveland, Ohio. The broadside features two comical poems and a lengthy testimonial. Isaac A. Isaacs arrived in Cleveland on January 1, 1847, and left in 1865. The broadside dates from around 1860.

This archival item consists of a letter and its accompanying envelope. The letter, dated October 13, 1869, was sent from N. G. Kelebur to Bean & Jay in Cleveland, Ohio. The envelope bears the return address of Mayer & Habich, also of Cleveland, Ohio, and is addressed to a recipient in New Paris, Ohio. The letter's content is commercial in nature.

Envelope from Zweig Brothers, clothing merchants in Cleveland, Ohio, dated August 13, 1900. The envelope features an advertisement matching that on the enclosed invoice, depicting the store at 184-186 Bank Street. The envelope contains an invoice with an image of the store.

A letter written by Isaac A. Isaacs to I. M. Singer & Co. on January 14, 1862, in Cleveland, Ohio. The letter concerns a dispute and includes a lithograph of the store.

A receipt dated February 28, 1903, documenting a $5 donation to the Jewish Orphan Asylum in Cleveland, Ohio. The receipt bears the signature of M. Buchmann and indicates that Joe Harberg made the donation.

Letter written by B. F. Peixotto in Cleveland, Ohio to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 30, 1865. The letter discusses Bnai Brith and lodge donations. It is written on the stationery of Davis, Peixotto & Co., located at 3 & 5 Water Streets. The envelope includes a printed return address for B. F. Peixotto, Cor. Sec., Cleveland Library Association.

This trade card advertises H. M. Strauss & Co., fruit dealers located at 116-117 Sheriff Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The card features a large watermelon as its central image. The watermelon is depicted in full color, with a green rind and a red interior. The card also has a telephone number, 476, printed on the front. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of A. D. Gittelson, jobbers of Russian and Turkish cigarettes and tobacco. Gittelson also sold teas, coffees, and spices. The card provides two addresses for the business: 384 Perry Street and 588 Woodland Avenue. The card also includes the phone number C.3080.R. The card is printed in black ink on white paper. There are no images on the card, which appears to be a simple text-based trade card.

This advertisement for Steinfeld's Clothing House in Cleveland, Ohio, depicts a salesperson presenting a coat to a customer. The illustration suggests a scene within a clothing store, emphasizing customer service and the quality of the merchandise. The front of the advertisement prominently features the address, 242 Superior Street. The back of the card contains the store's policy: "ONE PRICE TO ALL...WE WILL REFUND THE MONEY ON ALL GOODS NOT AS REPRESENTED." The card is signed in print, "STEINFELD THE CLOTHIER."

This trade card advertises N. Meyers, a clothing store located at 531 Pearl Street and 671 Lorain Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a man courting a woman. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Steinfeld, clothing merchants, features a woman in a colonial-style dress sitting and looking out a window. The card lists two addresses for Steinfeld: 242 and 244 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The back of the card features a full advertisement. The front of the card is printed on a light peach background with a light green border. The window has a blue frame and the woman is wearing a yellow dress with an ivory apron.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothing merchant located at 242 & 244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a woman in a colonial dress sitting beside a young man. The back of the card provides detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises E. B. Seidel, a dealer in cloaks, suits, and furs. The front of the card (Image 1) features a visually striking image of roses, which may symbolize the beauty and elegance of the clothing sold by the business. The business address, 601 & 605 Pearl St., is prominently displayed at the bottom. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Stein, a dry goods merchant located at 346 Woodland Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. The card features a stylized pallet shape with a bird perched on top. The card's design is simple, with a single color used for the image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. J. Steinfeld, a clothier and hatter. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a pink dress, a blue sash, and blue stockings. She holds a fan and flowers. The image is in color and adds a decorative touch to the card. The text on the front of the card states the business's address: 214 & 216 Ontario St., opposite Cleveland & Canton R. R. Depot. The back of the card is a full advertisement, which notes that A. J. Steinfeld has been in business for twenty-five years.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothing store located at 242 & 244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a boy sitting on a tree stump, with birds flying around him. The background appears to be a forest setting. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the store. The design of the card is simple and understated, with a focus on the illustration.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothing merchant located at 242 & 244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The card features a pink rose on a stem. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the clothing business of Louis Leon, located at the corner of Superior and Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a young girl in a pink dress and white bodice, wearing a hat and carrying a knapsack. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Louis Leon's store, which sold men's and boys' clothing.

This trade card advertises N. Meyers, a business selling furnishing goods, hats, and caps located at 531 Peral Street and 671 Lorain Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a bar scene where a man in a suit and a top hat holds out his glass for a drink. The back is blank.

Collection of two trade cards. One card advertises Louis Leon's ready-made clothing store located at the corner of Superior Street and Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio, under the Forest City House. The card features a drawing of a boy in a clown suit. The second card depicts a courting couple. The cards are undated but associated with the period circa 1885, based on biographical information about Marcus Isaacs, a traveling salesman who married Minnie Leon, daughter of Louis Leon. Additional card from Weill, I.; Gillespie, Shields & Co. of Knoxville, Tennessee is included.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothing store located at 242-244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a man engaging in a friendly interaction with a woman who has a knitting basket in her lap. The back of the card includes a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothing store located at 242, 244 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of three well-dressed boys standing in front of a large grandfather clock. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises I. S. Cohen, representing the Standard Sewing Machine Co. The front of the card depicts an infant lying on a blanket. The address, 145 Sixth Street near Howard, is clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I.S. Cohen, an agent for the Standard Sewing Machine Co., located at 145 Sixth Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing. They are holding a hoop and a stick, and appear to be jumping over a rope. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. J. Steinfeld, a clothier located at 214 & 216 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a cat standing in a shower. The cat appears to be surprised or confused, and it is wearing a large hat. The cat's expression is exaggerated, and it has a small, pointed tail. The shower is made of pipes and has a nozzle that is pointing towards the cat. The card has a dark green border with white lettering. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the store. [The card was exhibited at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati in 2005.]

This trade card advertises M. Volinsky's business, located at 419 Ontario Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a picturesque country scene, featuring a hay wagon and a pond. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for M. Volinsky, highlighting his specialties, which include clothing, hats, furnishings, watches, jewelry, trunks, satchels, and other items.

This trade card advertises Louis Leon, a clothier located at 256 & 258 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a striking illustration of an artist painting a bull. The background is filled with a variety of objects, including a window, a ladder, and a piece of fabric. The illustration is likely meant to represent the craftsmanship and quality of Leon's clothing. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The card is printed in a bold, decorative font.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothing store located at 242 & 244 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a man and a woman sitting in chairs and reading newspapers. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothier located at 242 & 244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a comical man in a restaurant setting. He is seated at a table with a plate of food in front of him, and appears to be enjoying his meal. The back of the card contains more detailed information about Steinfeld's clothing store.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothing retailer located at 242 & 244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man asleep on a train. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for Steinfeld.

A letter written by Isaac A. Isaacs to I. M. Singer & Co. on March 6, 1862, in Cleveland, Ohio. Isaacs orders two sewing machines and encloses a draft for $100, noting he will settle the final price upon arrival in New York. The letter features a lithograph of the Union Hall store.

Trade card advertising E. W. Hoyt & Co., a pharmaceutical company. The card features a family at a fountain on the front and the addresses 273 & 989 Woodland Avenue, along with a full advertisement for Hoyt's products, on the back. The card is associated with Spieth & Rosenwasser, possibly retailers or distributors of Hoyt's products. Published circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Louis Leon, a clothier located at the corner of Superior Street and Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio. [Louis Leon was likely the owner of the clothing store.] The front of the card features an illustration of the Forest City House, a large building at the corner of Superior Street and Public Square. The ad text is written in the corner of the card. The back of the card provides a detailed description of the clothing sold by the store.

This trade card advertises Myers, Weil & Co., a fruit and produce merchant located at 670 Broadway S.E., Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a lithograph of fruits, depicting a wide variety of colorful and enticing produce. The back of the card includes a photograph of the business owners. The card is printed on blue card stock.

Billhead from Einstein Brothers, Bourbon Whiskies, located at 30 Merwin Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated February 20, 1882. The billhead also mentions the Pleasant Valley Wine Company of Hammondsport, New York.

This trade card for Levy & Stearn's Fancy Goods and Toy Bazaar in Cleveland, Ohio, features an illustration of Santa Claus holding a large sack filled with toys. He is standing next to a Christmas tree decorated with ornaments and candles. The card has a Victorian aesthetic, with ornate borders and lettering. It is likely intended to be used for the holiday season to attract customers to their store. The back of the card is blank.

Billhead from H. S. Rosenfeld & Co., successor to John Lyman, a manufacturer and wholesale dealer in fine-cut chewing and smoking tobacco, and imported and domestic cigars. Located at No. 32 Merwin Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated December 22, 1870. The billhead features a graphic of a Native American.

A billhead from H. S. Rosenfeld & Co., manufacturer and wholesale dealer in fine cut chewing and smoking tobacco, imported and domestic cigars, located at 85 & 87 Merwin Street in Cleveland, Ohio. Dated February 20, 1877. This bill is for the purchase of tobacco by H. P. Fahrney. The billhead includes a list of tobacco products and the corresponding prices. The billhead also has an ornate Victorian-style letterhead with a border and a decorative illustration of a Native American man holding a pipe. This billhead is a testament to the history of tobacco production in Cleveland.

Billhead for A. Wiener & Co., Produce Commission Merchants, located at No. 30 River Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead states the business deals in grain, flour, butter, cheese, eggs, hides, seeds, highwines, and country produce generally. It is dated October 22, 1861. The billhead indicates that the buyer, Mr. Prop. Sciola, purchased 1 tub of something (possibly butter) for $4.95. The word 'Rec'd' followed by a signature suggests the buyer paid for the items.

Invoice for a purchase of goods, likely farm produce such as butter, from A. Wiener & Co., produce commission merchants, located at 30 River Street, Cleveland, Ohio, dated September 12, 1861. The bill lists the amount and price of the item purchased. The buyer is listed as Prof. Sciota. The billhead features a printed header with a detailed list of the types of produce the business buys and sells. It includes the names of the business owners: A. Wiener and W. Riglander.

This trade card advertises Philip Gutentag, a dealer in men's, youths', boys', and children's clothing, watches, jewelry, and musical instruments. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a clown and two boys. The clown is wearing a red and white costume and a bright yellow wig. The boy on the right is wearing a green jacket and a blue hat. The boy on the left is wearing a brown jacket and a red hat. The back of the card provides the business name and address: Philip Gutentag, 98 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

A letter written by Isaac A. Isaacs from Union Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, on May 16, 1864, addressed to the Singer Manufacturing Company. The letter's content is partially legible, referencing 'great liho' among other unclear words.

Invoice from S. Hyman, a wholesale and retail dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, located at the corner of Superior Street and Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio. The invoice is dated January 10, 1866, and is addressed to Mrs. C. I. Giltell. The invoice is marked 'Paid' and signed by S. Hyman. The billhead lists a variety of goods sold, including Irish linens, handkerchiefs, tablecloths, napkins, and Yankee notions. The billhead features a company logo and a detailed list of products sold.

An invitation to a soirée held on January 20, 1864, at Chapin's Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, to benefit the Hebrew Widow & Orphan Asylum Fund. The invitation is printed on a broadside and includes details about the event.

This trade card advertises Louis Leon, a clothier in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a die-cut illustration of a man and woman standing at a well. The woman, dressed in a long skirt, holds a pitcher. The man, wearing a hat and overcoat, leans against a water bucket with a rope attached to it. The well itself is adorned with a flower and a plaque with a circular design. The card is decorated with an ornate border, and the text on the card indicates the location of the store: the corner of Superior Street and Public Square. The back of the card is blank.

Handwritten business letter dated August 12, 1863, from Isaac A. Isaacs of Union Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, to the Singer Manufacturing Co. The letter is written on illustrated letterhead depicting Union Hall. The letter measures 8 1/2" x 11".

This collection comprises thirteen items: seven letters and six envelopes exchanged between Leopold (or Lee) Mittelstaedt and members of his family, primarily his cousin Minnie, between 1880 and 1885. The letters, written from New York, NY, reveal details of Leopold's life as a traveling salesman for Dunlap & Co., a silk and opera hat manufacturer. The correspondence also offers glimpses into the family's financial circumstances and daily life. Four letters are accompanied by their original envelopes, providing additional postal and geographic information. One letter is addressed to Mrs. A. Mittelstaedt from a Lucy.

A business letter from Ullman Bros. & Co., liquor and wine merchants in Cleveland, Ohio, to William Otter in Ashland, Ohio, dated February 20, 1875. The letter, printed on a billhead, concerns an unpaid invoice from November 1871 for 42.5 gallons of whiskey at $1.70 per gallon.

Invoice from Lehman, Richman & Co., manufacturers of men's, boys, and children's clothing, located at 86 & 88 Water Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated June 18, 1884. The bill lists the purchase of a number of clothing items by Hower Bros., likely of Burbank, Ohio. The invoice includes an itemized list of the transaction, including the quantities, prices, and the total amount due. The billhead displays a large, framed company logo at the top of the page, including an image of a factory. The logo includes the slogan, 'Jobbers of Foreign & Domestic Woollens.' The bill also contains an ornate, decorative font.

A commercial letter written by Loeb & Brother, fish wholesalers located at 164 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio, to N. E. Harlow on April 7, 1870. The letter's content pertains to business matters, likely related to fish shipping or wholesale trade.

Invoice from Lehman, Richman & Co., manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of foreign and domestic woolens, located at 86 & 88 Water Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated May 21, 1884. The bill lists a purchase of various clothing items by Hower Bros. of Burbank, Ohio. The transaction was managed by salesman J. Aaron, and includes an itemized list of items and prices. The billhead features a decorative header with a building, possibly the company's storefront, pictured at the top. The billhead features a decorative header with a building, possibly the company's storefront, pictured at the top. The billhead has ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead for Lehman, Richman & Co., manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of woolens, located at 86 & 88 Water St, Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead also lists a New York City office. Dated September 27, 1880, this bill details a transaction for goods purchased by W.B. Hower & Son of Burbank, Ohio, and includes an itemized list of the purchase items and their costs. The billhead features a drawing of the business's storefront, decorative flourishes, and borders. The terms for payment are 30 days less 5%.

Invoice from Koch, Goldsmith, Joseph & Co., manufacturers of clothing and importers and jobbers of woolens, located at 73, 75 & 77 ST. Clair Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated April 1, 1884. The bill details a sale of various goods, including '2 Marked Suits', '1 Flannels', '6 Dress Pants', '6 Childs Cloth Brooch Pants' and '6 Pants' to Hower Bros in Burbank, Ohio. The invoice includes a detailed accounting of the goods sold and their prices. The billhead features a framed company logo, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and clear business information.

Billhead of Koch, Goldsmith, Joseph & Co., manufacturers of clothing, importers and jobbers of woolens, located at 73,75 & 77 St. Claire St. Dated June 4, 1885. This bill represents a purchase made by Hower Bros. The billhead displays ornate text and decorative borders in Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead from Guggenheim Bros., wholesalers of whiskies, located at 60 Michigan Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead is dated June 22, 1889, and was sent to W. A. Norton in Benton, Ohio. The billhead features a lithograph of barrels.

Billhead from Lehman, Richman & Company, manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of woolens located at 86 & 88 Water Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated April 12, 1882. The bill lists multiple items, including “One Set” of “Cashmere Oil” and “One Set” of “First Sr. Oil” with listed prices. The bill is addressed to Hower Bros., Burbank, Ohio. The billhead features ornate text, an engraved border, and a small illustration of the company’s storefront. The text at the top indicates “Goods shipped at purchasers risk. No allowance made after goods are cut. No claims allowed unless made within 5 days after receipt of goods.”

Three business letters dated November 3, 1874. The first letter is from Einstein Brothers, wholesale liquor dealers at 42 Merwin St., Cleveland, Ohio. The second is from Ullman, Einstein & Co., whiskey merchants and distillers of Ohio grape brandy, located at 154-156-158 Sheriff St., Cleveland, Ohio (established 1866). The third letter is from Ullman-Einstein & Co., whiskey distillers and blenders, with addresses at 657-659 Bolivar Rd. and 2166-2176 East 7th St., Cleveland, Ohio (established 1866, incorporated 1904). The letter also lists nine directors. The business ceased to exist in 1919.

This scrapbook documents the wedding of Solomon Bloch and Belinda Mayer in Cleveland, Ohio in 1882. It contains the bride's photograph, congratulatory telegrams sent to the groom, and newspaper clippings related to the event. The scrapbook offers a glimpse into the social and personal lives of a Jewish couple in late 19th-century Cleveland.

This trade card advertises S. N. Mendelson, a clothier located at 98 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a comical scene of a family argument. A man stands in the center of the card with his arms outstretched. To his right, a woman is yelling at the man, pointing at a figure behind her. To the man's left, a man is talking to him and pointing a finger at the woman. The back of the card provides further information about the business. The back of the card notes it was printed by Aaron Aaronson. The back of the card is mostly printed text.

Billhead from Giffhorn, Pothman & Co., a hosiery, lace goods, and gloves business located at 67-73 Bank Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead is dated September 4, 1884, and includes the telephone number 1008.

Billhead for Koch, Goldsmith, Joseph & Co., manufacturers of clothing, importers and jobbers of woolens. The business is located at 73, 75 & 77 Clair Street, Cleveland. The bill is dated September 23, 1884, and includes an itemized list of items sold to Hower Bros. in Burbank, Ohio. The billhead has a printed header with ornate text, including a framed section with the business name and details. The business name is printed in bold, stylized lettering.

Court document from Cleveland, Ohio, dated July 21, 1851. A. Lowentatt sued A. Asher and Isaac Schragenheim for non-payment of a $229.23 note dated April 29, 1851. The signed note is attached to the Common Pleas Court document.

A commercial letter dated March 16, 1881, sent from Lehman, Richman & Co. in Cleveland, Ohio to Hower Bros. in Burbank, Ohio. The letter discusses clothing and woolens. The letterhead indicates the business address as 86 & 88 Water Street, Cleveland, OH.

This trade card advertises the Excelsior Clothiers, tailors and furnishers, located at 201 to 211 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a family scene by a lake, possibly Lake Michigan, suggesting a idyllic family life. The back of the card features a full advertisement with prices for various clothing items. The business was owned by A. N. Stein, David August, and Joseph Garson. [Matilda J. Garson (August) was the wife of Joseph Garson and the sister of David August. Joseph Garson was the son of Isaac and Yetta Garson and died in Cleveland at age 77 in 1922.]

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothier, tailor, and furnisher located at 242 & 244 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a girl dancing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothier, tailor, and furnisher located at 242 & 244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a young woman holding a basket of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothier, tailor and furnisher located at 242 & 244 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a bust of a woman in a white dress and dark hair. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.