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Billhead - G. B. LICHTENBERG, Suffield, Connecticut, January 24, 1873

Billhead - G. B. LICHTENBERG, Suffield, Connecticut, January 24, 1873

Billhead for G.B. LICHTENBERG, a tobacconist with locations in New York City and Detroit. The bill is addressed to J.W. Loomis and dated January 24, 1873. The billhead features an elaborate decorative border and a vignette illustration of the factory in Detroit. The bill includes handwritten calculations and totals. The billhead is printed in black ink on white paper. It is dated on the right side of the header, above the business name. The top line of the billhead is in cursive script, and the business name is printed in bold, all-caps lettering.

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Letter from Isaac Hart to Isaac Leeser, February 14, 1867

Letter from Isaac Hart to Isaac Leeser, February 14, 1867

Two-page letter written by Isaac Hart in Detroit, Michigan to Isaac Leeser on February 14, 1867. Hart explains his reasons for not joining a congregation in Detroit after two years of residence and describes a 45-member social club he has formed. The letter is written on the letterhead of D. J. Workum, purveyor of hats, caps, and men's furnishing goods.

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Letter from Joseph Freedman to Isaac Leeser, Detroit, Michigan, June 7, 1853

Letter from Joseph Freedman to Isaac Leeser, Detroit, Michigan, June 7, 1853

Three-page letter written by Joseph Freedman in Detroit, Michigan on June 7, 1853, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Freedman requests Leeser's assistance in introducing him to respectable Jewish families in Philadelphia for the purpose of marriage. The letter's fourth page is used as a cover, featuring a stamp. Leeser added five names to the edge of the letter, possibly suggesting individuals to whom he might make introductions.

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Advertisement: Rothschild & Sittig, Dress Goods, Detroit, Michigan

Advertisement: Rothschild & Sittig, Dress Goods, Detroit, Michigan

This folding advertisement card from Rothschild & Sittig, located at 117 and 119 Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, is a vibrant piece of ephemera. The exterior features a visually striking design: a branch adorned with pink, red, white, and purple flowers, complemented by a yellow butterfly. The interior presents a reunion card related to the Army of the Potomac, alongside a full advertisement for Rothschild & Sittig's merchandise. The back of the card shows a girl in dancing attire lying on the grass. The card's color palette and design style strongly suggest a late 19th-century origin.

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Trade Card: J. W. Rosenthal & Co., Ready-to-Wear Clothing, Detroit, Michigan

Trade Card: J. W. Rosenthal & Co., Ready-to-Wear Clothing, Detroit, Michigan

This trade card advertises J. W. Rosenthal & Co.'s ready-to-wear clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy being fitted for a suit in what appears to be a retail establishment. The image is detailed and provides a glimpse into the clothing store's interior and atmosphere. The text on the front of the card prominently displays the business's address: 15 East Main Street. The back of the card features a full advertisement for a non-Jewish business, namely, C.R. Mabley's Mammoth Outfitting Establishment.

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Trade Card for Mrs. D. Cohen, Dressmaker

Trade Card for Mrs. D. Cohen, Dressmaker

This trade card advertises the dressmaking services of Mrs. D. Cohen in Detroit, Michigan. The front of the card features an illustration of a feather with the address '444 Baker Street' listed below. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

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Edward Kanter Advertising Trade Token

Edward Kanter Advertising Trade Token

Trade token advertising the business of Edward Kanter, a grocer, produce dealer, and ships chandler in Detroit, Michigan. The token is described as showing an Indian head on the obverse and details of his business on the reverse. It's noted as being a rarity and the first Jewish banker in Detroit. The token dates to 1863.

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Detroit Novelty Works: Price List of Injectors, May 21, 1867

Detroit Novelty Works: Price List of Injectors, May 21, 1867

This is a price list catalogue from the Detroit Novelty Works, sole agents for Nathan & Dreyfus' injectors. Published on May 21, 1867, the catalogue features numerous large illustrations and detailed pricing information for various injector models. Nathan & Dreyfus acquired the US rights to the injector from inventor James Gresham in 1866 and subsequently patented improvements to the device. The catalogue highlights these improved models, which were the subject of a patent infringement lawsuit discussed in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers' Monthly Journal in 1880.

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Trade Card: Cohen's Millinery House, Detroit, Michigan

Trade Card: Cohen's Millinery House, Detroit, Michigan

This trade card advertises Cohen's Millinery House, located at 201 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases a drawing of a man sleeping on a train. The text on the card is partially obscured and illegible, but clearly states the business name and location. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The illustration style and overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the circa 1885 date assigned to the card.

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Autograph Letter Signed by Frederick Elmour Cohen with Watercolor Self-Portrait and Wife, Detroit, Michigan, October 22, 1846

Autograph Letter Signed by Frederick Elmour Cohen with Watercolor Self-Portrait and Wife, Detroit, Michigan, October 22, 1846

Autograph letter signed by Frederick Elmour Cohen, written in Detroit, Michigan on October 22, 1846, addressed to Mrs. Capt. Montieth in Canandaigua, NY. The letter includes a watercolor portrait of Cohen and his wife, as well as a pen and ink self-portrait by Cohen. The letter discusses family matters and details about his artistic work. Housed in a quarter mottled calf fitted box with a removable framed matte.

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Trade Card: Phil. Schlesinger One Price Clothing House, Detroit, Michigan

Trade Card: Phil. Schlesinger One Price Clothing House, Detroit, Michigan

This trade card advertises Phil Schlesinger's One Price Clothing House in Detroit, Michigan. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child sitting in a high chair, a common visual motif in late 19th-century advertising, suggesting affordability and family appeal. The style of the illustration suggests a date around the 1880s. The business name and address are clearly printed below the image: "Phil Schlesinger One Price Clothing House, Detroit, Michigan...8 Monroe Ave." The back of the card features a full advertisement. The imagery and style of the card are consistent with the date provided.

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Trade Card for Lindenberger Bros.' Cut-Rate Ticket Offices

Trade Card for Lindenberger Bros.' Cut-Rate Ticket Offices

This trade card advertises Lindenberger Bros.' Cut-Rate Ticket Offices, located at the Russell House opposite City Hall and the Wayne Hotel opposite the M.C. Depot in Detroit, Michigan. The front of the card features a photograph of Paris, while the verso provides a full advertisement. The card was listed in *The Jewish Publication Society of America* in 1929.

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Trade Card for Simon Cohen Millinery & Fancy Goods

Trade Card for Simon Cohen Millinery & Fancy Goods

This trade card advertises Simon Cohen Millinery & Fancy Goods located at 165 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. It is noted that Simon Cohen is the successor to S & M Cohen. The front of the card displays the main pavilion of the Centennial Exposition. The back of the card features an advertisement for the business.

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Billhead - I. Altman & Co., Detroit, December 22, 1865

Billhead - I. Altman & Co., Detroit, December 22, 1865

Invoice from I. Altman & Co., manufacturers and importers of furs, buffalo, and fancy robes, located at No. 49 Griswold Street, Detroit, Michigan. The bill is dated December 22, 1865 and lists an item purchased by a buyer named M. Soule. It includes a written description of the item purchased (likely a fur garment), the cost, a handwritten total at the bottom, and a handwritten note stating “Detroit, Dec. 22, 1865”. The billhead displays a company name with ornate lettering and a framed header with the business address and details.

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Henry Wolf Trunk Manufacturer Civil War Store Token

Henry Wolf Trunk Manufacturer Civil War Store Token

Metal store token issued by Henry Wolf, Trunk Manufacturer, located at 211 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. The token depicts a bust of a Native American wearing a headdress and surrounded by stars on the reverse. The token dates to the American Civil War period (circa 1863).

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Letter from G.B. Lichtenberg to J.W. Loomis, August 5, 1872

Letter from G.B. Lichtenberg to J.W. Loomis, August 5, 1872

Commercial letter on a billhead from G.B. Lichtenberg, a tobacco merchant, to J.W. Loomis. The letter, dated August 5, 1872, features a lithograph of Lichtenberg's factory/office building (dated 1865) located at 189 Pearl Street, New York City. The letter also lists additional addresses: 64, 66 & 68 Congress Street, Detroit, Michigan.

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