Geography: Danbury

An envelope addressed to Ira Leo Bamberger at 291 Broadway, New York, New York, dated January 21, 1889. The envelope displays advertising for T.C. Millard & Co., suggesting a potential business connection. The return address indicates Danbury, Connecticut.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a hatter in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a drawing of a cat, possibly a stylized illustration meant to be whimsical or eye-catching. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name and address: "Julius Meyers," "The Popular Hatter," and "159 Main Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a hatter located at 159 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a scene from a play. Two men are pulling on a woman in opposite directions, likely representing a comedic or dramatic moment from the play. The image suggests the play may involve a theatrical or possibly a romantic conflict. The card is printed in black ink, with a handwritten label at the bottom, possibly indicating ownership or a change of ownership. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a hatter located at 159 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a girl with a pink dress standing on a flower. The background is a floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Samuel Meyers, a clothier located at 175 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a caricature depicting a scene titled "A Cabin in the Good Old Time." The illustration is in black and white and appears to be a comedic portrayal of a scene involving Black people, which reflects the racist caricatures common in 19th-century American popular culture. The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement. The style and imagery suggest a date consistent with the 1882 date provided.

This trade card advertises Samuel Meyers, successor to S. Zorkowski, located at 175 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a medieval-era boy and girl kissing. A man with a club stands behind them. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Samuel Meyers, a clothier located at 175 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of two men tumbling over boys on sleds, emphasizing the snowy winter season. The card is printed in black ink on white paper. The back of the card includes a full advertisement, including a detailed list of the goods and services offered by Samuel Meyers. The advertisement emphasizes quality fabrics, and stylish menswear.

This trade card advertises the clothing store of J. Meyers, located at 157 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a man with a musical instrument in his mouth, holding a hat in his hand, The hat has fallen to the floor. There is no text on the card. The back of the card is blank. The card is from the 1880s.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a ladies' clothing store located at 159 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a woman in a Grecian-style dress standing amidst pink flowers. The woman is elegantly depicted, and the overall color scheme is soft and feminine. The image is likely intended to associate the clothing sold at Julius Meyers with grace and beauty. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Julius Stone, located at 131 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card depicts a man and a woman in Japanese costumes. The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Julius Stone, a clothier located at 131 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of two women in Japanese costumes. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises Samuel Meyers, a clothier located at 175 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a young woman dressed in red. Her face is framed by a circular floral design, adding an element of sophistication to the image. The back of the card is fully printed with additional advertisements.

This trade card advertises the clothing store of Samuel Meyers, located at 175 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of two young women standing under a large umbrella, their attire and the umbrella itself a deep brown in color. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business, though this is not visible in the image.

This trade card advertises Samuel Meyers, a clothier located at 175 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card features an illustration of a young woman in a brown dress. Her face is surrounded by a circular frame of flowers. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Julius Stone, a retailer of ladies' and children's clothing located at 131 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a sepia-toned image of a young woman in a dark dress. The back of the card has a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises J. Meyers, a clothier located at 159 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card features an illustration of a child and an infant on the floor, perhaps representing the clothing sold by the store. The front of the card has a white border surrounding the image and text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the clothing business of Morris Cohen, located at 193 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card features a whimsical illustration of a donkey standing out in the cold, suggesting the cold weather clothing Cohen offered for sale. The illustration is in a sepia tone, adding a vintage touch to the card. The back of the card is completely covered in advertising text.

Trade card advertising Morris Cohen's clothing business in Danbury, Connecticut. The card features a caricature of a Black child with a knife and gun, stating "I want to be an angel." The reverse shows a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises the clothing and furnishing business of Julius Stone, located at 231 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of three cats inside a box filled with hay. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Stone, a clothier located at 231 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of three cats peering over a fence. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a men's furnishing goods store located at 159 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a stylishly dressed woman and man. The front of the card features a stylized image of a man holding a hat, with a background of a street scene featuring buildings and a horse-drawn carriage. The back of the card contains advertising for the store's products. The back of the card advertises the store's selection of novelties in men's furnishing goods and holiday wear.

This trade card advertises Stern & Co., located at 185 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card is die-cut in the shape of a swan. It features an illustration of a moonlit scene on water with lily pads. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Morris Cohen, a clothier located at 193 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of three young boys ice skating. The ice skating scene features a figure skating on a frozen pond, with two other figures standing to the side. The boys are wearing long coats and hats. The background features a snowy landscape with a small building in the distance. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Morris Cohen's business.

This trade card advertises Morris Cohen, a clothier located at 193 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a sleigh race. It depicts people in a sleigh pulled by horses, with a dog running alongside. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Morris Cohen, a clothier located at 193 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of two monkeys wearing clothing and seated atop a barrel. One of the monkeys is holding a small basket of fruit, while the other holds a stick. The background is yellow, and the text is printed in red and blue. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Morris Cohen's tailoring and clothing business located at 193 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card features an illustration titled "AN AWKWARD LEAP" and a full advertisement on the verso. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Morris Cohen, a tailor and clothier located at 193 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man attempting to hunt a bear, with the caption "What's the matter with the dog?" The business name and address are clearly printed above the illustration. The back of the card features a full advertisement; however, the details of that advertisement are not available from this record.

This trade card advertises the clothing store, Schendel & Noah, located at 215 Main Street, Danbury, CT and the Opera House Block, Amsterdam, NY. The card features a brown and white design. The card is printed on a glossy paper.