Geography: France

A printed circular in the form of a letter announcing the opening of Strauss, Sachs & Co. at 355 & 357 Broadway in New York, New York. Issued on February 1, 1891. The circular is a broadside.

Trade card for Sussfeld, Lorsch & Co., importers of optical and mathematical instruments, watchmakers' tools, and materials. The card lists their New York City address as 13 Maiden Lane and their Paris address as 27 Rue de Paradis Poissonniere. It also notes their participation in a Centennial Exhibition. Undated, but likely from around 1876.

This trade card advertises A. Friedlander & Co., importers and manufacturers of cloaks, suits, and mantles. The front of the card showcases an elaborate, colorful graphic featuring stylized, Art Nouveau-inspired illustrations of women in various elegant garments. The illustrations are arranged around a central text panel that prominently displays the business name and slogan. The back of the card contains a lithograph image of a factory. It lists the business addresses in Boston and New York City as well as factory locations in Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.

This trade card advertises Z. Horikoshi & Co., a business represented by Clarence C. Stein. The card features a decorative pattern on the front, with a red border. It is a simple card with no graphic design beyond the text. The text reads, '32, GREEN STREET,' 'REPRESENTS Z. HORIKOSHI & CO.,' 'TELEPHONE 1648 SPRING.' [The business was likely located in Paris, France, and imported goods from Japan.] The card is from the late 1880s or early 1890s. The back of the card is blank.

Black trade card advertising Herman Loeb & Co., purveyors of perfumes. The card features a white rose and text indicating locations in New York City and Paris. Circa 1885.

A black trade card advertising the perfumes of Herman Loeb & Co. The card features an illustration of birds in a nest in a dogwood tree. It indicates that the company operates in both Paris, France and New York City, New York, United States. Circa 1885.

This black trade card advertises Herman Loeb & Co., a perfumery with locations in New York City and Paris, France. The card features an illustration of two birds in a nest inside a dogwood tree, The card's text reads “EXQUISTE PERFUMES…HERMAN LOEB & CO…PARIS &; NYC;”. The front of the card contains the image and text, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Herman Loeb & Co., purveyors of Armant's Perfumes. The front of the card features two birds in a nest on a sprig of flowers. This is a small card with a simple design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Luis M. Meyer, a merchant tailor located at 235 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York. The front of the card features a simple design with a hand holding a bouquet of roses. The back of the card provides more details about the business.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a dry goods and dress accessories store with locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; New York, New York; and Paris, France. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a young woman picking roses, suggesting the delicacy and beauty of the merchandise offered by the store. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement mentioning the "City of Paris," which references the Paris location and implies a connection to Parisian fashion trends. The address listed on the card is 92 Market Street. The back of the card is not blank, it contains a full advertisement.

A two-page letter written by Albert Cohn in Paris, France to Samuel Etting in Baltimore, Maryland on February 2, 1858. The letter is part of the Etting/Carvalho Archive and relates to the Congregation of the Sephardim. The letter is written in French and English.

Three-page letter written by Albert Cohen in Paris, France to Samuel Etting in Baltimore, Maryland on January 25, 1858. The letter is part of the Etting/Carvalho Archive, Beit Yisrael Sefardi collection.

A two-page letter written by Solomon Ullmann, Grand Rabbi of France in Paris, to Samuel Etting in Baltimore, Maryland, dated January 25, 1858. The letter is part of the Etting/Carvalho Archive of Beit Yisrael Sefardi.

This document is a receipt and statement of account from J. A. Becker of Paris, France to Henry Tobias of New York, New York. The statement details a current account balance as of November 30, 1845. The receipt measures 8.5" x 11".

One-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England on April 10, 1838 to Low & Berry in Paris, France. The letter is a copy from a letterbook.

A copy of a one-page business letter written by Henry Tobias in Liverpool, England to Low & Berry in Paris, France on March 20, 1837. The letter is part of a letter book.

A three-page letter written by Charles Tobias in London, England on July 21, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter details business transactions, including orders for jewelry and knives from Paris, financial difficulties, and a health update.

Three-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England on June 17, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter primarily discusses business matters, including orders for jewelry, silk, velvet, and knives placed in Paris on June 11, 1841. It also includes personal details expressing concern over Henry's spending habits and his emotional state.

A two-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Paris, France on December 22, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses vestments purchases and financial considerations for a potential business venture between the Tobias family and another party, requiring a 50% capital contribution from M.I. Tobias & Co.

Four-page letter from Henry Tobias in Paris to Charles Tobias in New York City, dated December 26 and 31, 1841. The letter details Henry's business trip, including invoices and a request for funds due to unexpected expenses.

Bill of lading for a shipment of hogsheads of tobacco and other tobacco products from Bermuda Hundred, Virginia to Le Havre, France. The bill of lading, dated May 1, 1832, was issued by Moses Myers of Norfolk for the estate of Stephen Girard of Philadelphia. The vessel used was the *Elizabeth Smith*. The document measures 5 1/2" x 10 1/4".

Billhead from the millinery firm of J. Rothschild, with addresses at 56 & 58 West 14th Street, New York, and 26 Rue D'Enghien, Paris. The billhead also mentions offices or stores in Philadelphia, Boston, and Brooklyn. Dated June 27, 1882.

A three-page stampless letter written by George Newbold, President of the Bank of America, to Rothschild Frères in Paris on September 30, 1839. Newbold requests additional loans to help the Bank of America recover from the Panic of 1837. The letter details the bank's financial situation and proposes using Treasury Notes as collateral. The letter was carried by the packet ship Charles Carroll.

A letter written by Simon Muhr to Mayer Sulzberger from Paris on July 21, 1880. Muhr discusses his upcoming visit to London and expresses a preference for Paris over London.

This collection comprises 39 miscellaneous commercial documents related to Mayer Sulzberger's European trip in 1880. The materials include billheads, letters, receipts, and telegrams from various hotels, businesses, and individuals in France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and England. The documents provide insights into Sulzberger's travel itinerary, expenses, and business contacts during his journey. Dates range from 1880 to 1882. Specific locations include Paris, Munich, Philadelphia, Liverpool, Stuttgart, and London, among others.

A letter written in French from A & M Heine in New Orleans, Louisiana to B. L. Fould & Fould Oppenheim in Paris, France, dated March 25, 1853. The letter details banking transactions.

A broadside printed in the form of a handwritten correspondence from S. Dessau, importer of diamonds and precious stones. Dated March 10, 1884, it announces the establishment of a branch house in New York City at Four Maiden Lane. The main office is listed as 15 Rue de Chateaudun, Paris. The broadside features a letter on the front page and an illustration on the back. The inside is blank.

This trade card advertises Herman Loeb & Co., a perfumery with locations in New York and Paris. The front of the card features a red flower with a daisy inside and a sprig of flowers, alluding to the fragrant scents offered by the company. The back of the card is blank.

Three-page letter to Mayer Sulzberger concerning the sender's travels in France and an invitation to visit. The sender's identity is illegible. Circa 1885.