Geography: Hartford

Broadside advertising the Gentleman's Driving Club and featuring an official scorecard for a driving competition held in Hartford, Connecticut on October 22, 1890. The broadside lists Blumenthal as a jockey in all three races.

Lithographed pincushion featuring an eagle and two public buildings. Advertising item for Horsfall & Rothschild, located at 93, 95, and 99 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. Circa 1890s.

A broadside advertisement for Stern & Mandelbaum, wholesale and retail dealers in embroideries, lace kid gloves, small wares, hosiery, corsets, etc., located at 372 & 376 Main Street, corner of Temple, Hartford, Connecticut. The broadside, printed in 1875, features woodcut illustrations of gloves, hosiery, and corsets.

Advertising envelope for T. Salamonski & Co., publishers of "Grammar at a Glance." The envelope is addressed to D. E. Dean and was mailed from Hartford, Connecticut to Falls Village, Connecticut sometime around 1875.

Business Card advertising the men's furnishing business of Levy Spear and Moses Ballerstein in Hartford, Connecticut. The card is undated, but it is circa 1885. The card features a graphic design and business information.

This trade card advertises Tobias Kohn, a manufacturer of silk and worsted braids, ladies' cloak and dress trimmings, and other related goods. The card features an elaborate and ornate design. There is a central vignette with the word 'Kohn' in a decorative banner, and a floral design surrounds a woman sitting at a table, perhaps in a shop. The card also includes a graphic of a large, decorative braid. On the back of the card, there are two braids, one silk and one worsted, which are illustrated to depict the braid's construction. The card is bordered with a decorative design, and the business name, address, and product description are printed on the front. The back of the card is not blank. It is an advertisement for 'Tobias Kohn. Manufacturer of Silk and Worsted Braids. Ladies Cloak & Dress Trimmings, etc. 262 Main Street, Hartford, Conn.'

Trade card for R. Ballerstein & Co., located at 360 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is dated circa 1885. The card features images of Asian-themed dress accessories and displays apparent racist caricatures of Asian people.

This business card advertises Lazarus & Morris, described as "Practical Opticians & Oculists." The card is a straightforward design, typical of business cards of the period. The front of the card displays the business name, occupation, and address: 17 Hungerford & Cone's Block, Springs, NY. The back of the card is blank. Note: The address listed on the card, Springs, NY, seems incongruent with the geographic information provided, which is Hartford, Connecticut. It is possible this is an error, the business had multiple locations, or the location listed is related to a specific branch or aspect of the business.

Trade card advertising A. L. Schneider's "The New York 25 Cent Store" located at 226 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card is undated, but based on stylistic elements, it is estimated to be from circa 1885. The card advertises a variety of goods, including amusements, jewelry, clothing, and house furnishings.

This trade card advertises B. Ballerstein, a clothier located at 340 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is printed on green stock. The front of the card features a large illustration of a man dressed in a suit and hat. The man is holding a scroll. The background is a detailed illustration of a building and landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Freeman's, a clothing store located at 14 and 16 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card is predominantly green and advertises suits, overcoats, ulsters, and ulsterettes. The card advertises a ‘Great Mark Down Ever Known.’ The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman, a clothier located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of children tying a balloon to a dog's tail. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for Freeman's clothing store. The card states that Freeman's is the first clothing store from Main Street.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., milliners located at 412-426 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of three children gathered around a large, decorated egg. The children are dressed in clothing consistent with late 19th-century fashion. Below the illustration, the text directs customers to "SEE THEIR NEW BONNETS AND HATS." The card also includes the business's street address: 412 to 426 Main Street, opposite the church. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Aishberg's Shoe Store, located at 879 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of birds perched on a tree branch. Below the image, the text proclaims "First Class Boots and Shoes at Low Prices." The style of the illustration and typography suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hirshberg & Samuels, clothiers located at 354 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of children painting. One child is standing on a stool, while another sits on the floor. The image is framed by a red border. The back of the card provides additional information about the business.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman, a clothier in Hartford, Connecticut, who proclaims himself the "King of the Clothiers." The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man being chased by a dog, with the caption "The Dog I Left Behind." The style suggests a humorous approach to advertising. The back of the card is fully covered with additional advertising text providing more information about the business. The business's address is also listed on the front: 14 & 16 Asylum Street, Hartford.

This trade card advertises Silverstein Bros., a clothing store located at 248 & 250 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a young boy holding a bouquet of flowers. The image has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a young boy riding a velocipede who is being crushed by a large, fat man. The background is a busy cityscape. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar. It notes that Freeman's business is a 'Bazaar' where the 'truth is always told.'

This trade card advertises the C. B. D. Clothing House, owned by M. Adler & Son, located at 248 & 250 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a girl with flowers in her apron surrounded by ducks. The background is a plain, light gray. The card is not dated but was likely printed around 1885.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts two children playing in the sand at the edge of the ocean. The scene is peaceful and idyllic, suggesting that the clothing sold by the business is of high quality and appropriate for both children and adults. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Freeman's.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's clothing store located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street, in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features a couple dressed in fine clothing and smoking cigars, suggesting the store's upscale clientele. They stand together, both looking at the viewer, and appear to be holding an item in their hands. The back of the card features an advertisement and a notice about new merchandise.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's clothing store at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming scene of four children playing in the ocean. The children are dressed in casual attire and appear to be having fun. The scene is rendered in a simple style with bright colors. The back of the card contains an advertisement.

This trade card advertises S.I. Freeman, a clothier located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a young girl in a blue dress playing in a shallow body of water. Two other children are seated in sand, with an adult figure standing behind them. The front also includes a banner that says 'First Clothing Store From Main Street.' The back of the card contains additional advertising. [A business directory from 1885, lists the store as Freeman's and the address is 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street.]

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a stylish illustration of a woman in a red dress, a lilac sash, and long hair. The illustration has an Art Deco style. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business and a notice regarding new merchandise.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts two children playing in the sand, building a mound. A ship is visible in the background. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card for S.I. Freeman, a clothier, is located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a comical man sitting on a tree branch while sawing off a limb. A small child can be seen looking up at him from below. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a boy standing by a sailboat with a red cap. The background includes a stylized representation of a cityscape. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One-Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a young girl dressed in a sailor dress. She is sitting on a bank overlooking the ocean, holding a shovel. The front of the card is bordered in a dark red with a blue stripe. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises S. Frankenfield, a clothier located at 397 Main Street in the Opera House Block, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features two children sitting on a flowering branch. A butterfly flies above them. Flowers are pink, blue, and yellow. The butterfly is a pale blue and yellow.

This trade card advertises David Mayer, a jeweler located at 319 Main Street, corner of Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card features a pair of owls perched on a flowering branch. Sailboats are visible in the distance, suggesting a coastal setting. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman, a men's and boys' clothing merchant located in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man in a large hat, with text above suggesting a theme of 'injured innocence'. The illustration's style is reminiscent of late 19th-century printmaking. The business's address, 14, 16, & 18 Asylum St., is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card (second image) contains a full advertisement, which is too small in the provided image to read completely. The back shows additional text and imagery that likely contained more details about the clothing offered.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two boys sharing an umbrella while sitting on a tree stump. The scene is set in front of a large building that could be a store. The text on the card indicates that the business is the first clothing store from Main Street. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features two girls standing under an umbrella. The text on the front of the card indicates the store's location is the first clothing store from Main Street. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of three rabbits munching on a pipe, with a blue bird perched on the top. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises the C.B.D. Clothing House owned by M. Adler & Son, located at 248 & 250 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a man being measured for clothes by a tailor. Both men have amusing mustaches. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for David Mayer, a diamond merchant located at 319 Main Street, corner of Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card features an Art Deco design and depicts a cherub riding a turtle. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises David Mayer, a diamond merchant in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of two children looking into a storefront window. The window display appears to be a chaotic jumble of merchandise. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises David Mayer, a diamond merchant in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a scene from Don Quixote, with Don Quixote riding his donkey towards a distant castle. A child leads the donkey. This card is one of two that are part of the same record, with the other card not being described.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., a business located at 860 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is die-cut and features a basket of flowers on a dark background. The basket contains a variety of flowers, including roses, lilies, and carnations. The flowers are arranged in a symmetrical pattern, with the basket in the center of the card.

This trade card advertises S. Oppenheimer, a dealer in Weed Sewing Machines, located at 528 9th Street, N.W. in the St. Cloud Building, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is referred to as a 'Jumbo' card and features a colorful illustration of a large elephant (a jumbo) with a sky and grass background. The card is primarily red, blue, and yellow.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a woman in a Spanish-style dress and hat. She is standing in a garden setting with a dog by her side. The illustration appears to be set against a backdrop of a building with a doorway. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Freeman's, a clothing store located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an image of a steamship or boat rendered in brown and black sepia tones. The back of the card is fully dedicated to a printed advertisement which includes a poem.

This trade card advertises S.G. Moses & Co., dry goods merchants located at 587 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a pastoral scene depicting a man and a woman leisurely fishing. The style suggests a tranquil, idyllic setting, perhaps intended to evoke a sense of relaxation and leisure. The image contrasts subtly with the business's focus on dry goods, a more mundane element of daily life. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at Nos. 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl perched on a boy's back, enjoying a day at the beach. The image shows a sandy beach and a body of water, likely the ocean. The card is formatted to include the text, 'First Clothing Store From Main Street'. The back of the card is blank and provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's clothing store located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features a sepia-toned illustration of a Black boy eating watermelon. The image is set against a yellow background, with the boy's clothing and the watermelon also in black. The card appears to be intended for a predominantly white audience and may contain racially insensitive imagery. The back of the card provides additional details about the business.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a depiction of Liberty, a female figure representing freedom, playing a banjo while standing on a quarter moon. Two owls are perched on the edge of the moon. The back of the card provides more information about the business.

This trade card advertises C. B. D. Clothing House, a clothing store owned by M. Adler & Son, located at 248 & 250 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features a simple illustration of a man in a dark suit and a bow tie, placing a vest on a mannequin. The image has a red border with the store's name in a contrasting color, perhaps white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Aishberg's Shoe Store, located at 879 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy carrying a girl across a stream. The illustration is framed by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts two cats playing, with one on top of the other. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises A. Frankenfield, a clothing merchant located at 397 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl looking at flowers on a plant. The background depicts a decorative, ornate, and possibly antique-style frame. The card is printed in shades of brown and blue. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising the clothing store of S. I. Freeman, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features an advertisement with a humorous anecdote about a mother dog and her puppies. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's clothing store located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card depicts a man teaching a boy to skate. The card is circa 1885. The reverse contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman, a clothing store located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a humorous scene with a butcher chasing a dog away from his shop. A man sits smiling in the doorway of the store. The illustration is printed in black sepia on a yellow background. The back of the card contains additional details about the business.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's clothing store located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card depicts a well-dressed woman at a punch bowl. The card is printed in black sepia ink on white. The reverse contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This is one of four trade cards from S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a simple design with a depiction of lilies and orchids. The text "ONE PRICE CLOTHING BAZAR..FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM MAIN ST." is prominently displayed. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement announcing the store's move to a new location at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street. The advertisement details the store's new address and likely includes information about sales or promotions related to the relocation.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The card includes details about the store's location (first clothing store from Main St.) and its previous addresses (14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street). Circa 1885. The card is one of a set of four.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features illustrations of lilies and orchids and indicates the store's location as being the first clothing store from Main Street. The reverse side contains a full advertisement about the store's relocation. The card is one of a set of three or four. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. It's the first clothing store from Main Street. The front of the card features an elegant design of lilies and orchids. The back of the card includes a full advertisement about the store's move to a new location at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a young child crawling out of a basket, while the back of the card contains a full advertisement. The back advertises a move to a new location. The card is printed in black and white.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman, a clothing merchant located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a man holding his shopping, likely a bag or a bundle of clothing. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business. The front of the card features a black and white illustration in a vintage style. The trade card has a red border with black and white text.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., located at 360 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a butterfly with its wings fully spread. The design is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

The front of this trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., a millinery business located at 360 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card features a butterfly with its wings closed. The image is framed in a black rectangle with a white border.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co. located at 360 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card is a vibrant green and features a striking illustration of an Asian woman dressed in traditional clothing. She stands in a garden setting, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of exoticism and beauty, typical of late 19th-century representations of Asian cultures. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman, a clothier located at 14, 16 and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a woman standing beside a fence in a yellow dress, smelling flowers. The background of the card shows a brick building, and a grassy area with a fence. The back of the card provides more information about the business.

Two trade cards advertising S. I. Freeman's clothing store, located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The cards depict children playing in the sea; the reverse displays a full advertisement for the store. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Aishberg's Shoe Store, located at 379 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an attractive woman. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Horsfall & Rothschild, a business located at 93-99 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card is die-cut in the shape of flowers and opens to reveal an invitation to their Spring Opening. [Rothschild was active in Jewish affairs. His partner of many years, Luke Horsfall, was a Christian.]

This trade card advertises Freeman's, a clothing merchant located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an Art Deco style illustration of a woman with her hands clasped in prayer, standing before a sunflower. The back of the card includes further advertising information. The card features a white border with a brown decorative design.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's clothing store located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a woman with a fan. The card also mentions that L. Mayer was a member of Ararat Lodge. The back of the card is blank.

Invoice from H. Goldschmidt & Co., wholesalers and retailers of dry and fancy goods, notions, white goods, hosiery, and furnishing goods, located at 61 & 63 Asylum St., Hartford, Connecticut. Dated June 30, 1881. The bill lists an itemized purchase of “Will Hat”, “Lace Collar”, and “Shetland Shawls” by Grover Warner & Clark. The billhead is dated and includes the business address and a terms of payment field.

This trade card advertises the C. B. D. Clothing House, owned by M. Adler & Son, located at 248 & 250 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a policeman trying to wrangle a group of school children, who appear to be truants. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Samuels & Co., shoe dealers in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an Art Deco style illustration of a young man (a squire?) dressed in formal attire in an autumnal setting. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Candee shoes.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of an Irishman and a Chinaman. This is one of a set of seven cards. The illustration is likely intended to be humorous, but it reflects the racist caricatures prevalent in the late 19th century. The text on the card clearly states the business name and its claim to be the "sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of two caricatured Chinese men. This image is part of a set of seven similar cards. The text on the card clearly states the business name and its specialty: "Shirt & Underwear Store, sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of three tramps, part of a larger set of seven. The text clearly identifies the store as the "sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a family, specifically one of a set of four, within a larger series of seven. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The text on the card clearly identifies the business as a "Shirt & Underwear Store," and highlights its status as the "sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The back of the card is blank.

The front of this trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The store is described as the sole manufacturer of the 'Atlas Shirt.' The illustration features a humorous image of a boat sinking, with five out of seven figures depicted. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a policeman apprehending truant children. The illustration is part of a set of seven, and this is number six. The text on the card clearly identifies the business as a "Shirt & Underware Store" and boasts that it is the "sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card displays a full advertisement announcing the store as the "sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The address, 76 Asylum Street, is prominently featured. The imagery includes comical illustrations of Black people. This is one of a set of seven cards. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Store, located at 14 & 16 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card is printed on glossy white stock. The back of the card features a comical illustration of a student and is printed on blue card stock.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to Hartford, Connecticut on April 12, 1836. The record indicates Charles Brainard as the recipient. This document is one of five shipping records in the collection.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers documenting the shipment of finished copper to Hartford, Connecticut on November 4, 1845. The record also notes the involvement of Hendricks & Isaacs (brother-in-law) and their Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey. Part of a larger collection detailing the history of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing firm.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York, NY to Hartford, CT on July 10, 1845. This record is part of a larger collection related to the Hendricks family's prominent role in the American copper industry and their contributions to the Industrial Revolution.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent New York-based copper manufacturing firm, detailing the shipment of finished copper from Hartford, Connecticut to New York, New York on July 15, 1845. The record is part of a larger collection documenting the Hendricks family's significant contributions to American industry.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, detailing the shipment of finished copper from New York, New York to Hartford, Connecticut on November 8, 1845. The record notes the port of entry and is one of five related documents.

This trade card, one of a set of four, advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a Geisha girl, reflecting prevalent stereotypes of Asian women in the late 19th century. This imagery should be viewed within the context of the historical biases and prejudices of the time, and it is important to note the harmful nature of these stereotypes. The text on the front reads, "ONE PRICE CLOTHING BAZAR...FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM MAIN ST." The back of the card contains a full advertisement, providing the address: 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street.

Trade card advertising Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features an illustration and text advertising their location at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street. The card is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card (image 1) shows a depiction of a Geisha girl, one of a set of three or four. The image is in color, possibly using chromolithography, and the style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (image 2) contains the full advertisement, including the address: 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street. The text on the front reads, "ONE PRICE CLOTHING BAZAR...FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM MAIN ST.". The use of a Geisha girl image reflects common stereotypes of the time period.

This trade card, one of a set of four, advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a Geisha girl, reflecting common stereotypes of Asian women prevalent at the time. This imagery is problematic and should be viewed within the context of its racist origins. The text on the front of the card indicates the business's location relative to Main Street: "ONE PRICE CLOTHING BAZAR...FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM MAIN ST." The back of the card contains a full advertisement with the complete address: 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street.

This trade card advertises the Capitol Restaurant, owned and operated by Wittstein Bros., located at 34 Ann Street, corner of Asylum Street, in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a lively scene of a boy and girl dancing. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. [Wittstein Bros. were active in the Hartford Jewish community.]

A one-page stampless letter, measuring approximately 7-5/8" x 9-1/2", dated July 12, 1825, from H. Burts, Cashier of the Hartford Bank, to Harmon Hendricks in New York City. The letter discusses the enclosure of 100 shares of United States Bank stock as payment on a note and includes a list of U.S. Bank stock holders held at the Hartford Bank, notably including Aaron L. Gomez and Seixas Nathan. The letter also mentions Henry L. Ellsworth.

This trade card advertises David Mayer, a diamond merchant located in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy hunting a turkey. The back is blank.

Trade card for David Mayer, a diamond merchant in Hartford, Connecticut. The card depicts birds in a nest. Circa 1885.

Invoice from H. Goldschmidt & Co., located at 61 and 63 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut, dated July 14, 1887. This invoice is for a purchase of goods by Walner and Clark, and lists the items, quantities, and prices. The invoice includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header and includes a small stamp of the business's name. The billhead is dated in the upper right corner.

Collection of five documents pertaining to the Civil War bounty claim of Lucius M. Fanning, a bugler in Company B, 1st Connecticut Volunteer Artillery. The documents include an application for additional bounty (October 24, 1866), two letters from E. B. French, Auditor of the Treasury Department (January 21, 1867), confirming the validity of the bounty and authorizing payment, and two letters from the Paymaster General's Office (January 22, 1867), regarding the disbursement of the bounty to attorney B. D. Hyam for forwarding to Fanning. The documents detail Fanning's military service, his entitlement to the $100 bounty under the Act of Congress approved July 28, 1866, and the processing of his claim. The documents were filed by Attorney B.D. Hyam in Washington D.C.

Envelope addressed to the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut. Postmarked Columbus, Georgia, December 17, 1866. The envelope contains a deposition, sealed and signed by Raphael J. Moses, Notary Public in and for Muscogee County, Georgia. The address on the envelope includes the designation: "To the Hon. Superior Court of the State of Connecticut, to be holden at Hartford....in and for the County of Hartford....in said State. The within Deposition taken and sealed up by me".

Four-page letter written by Dr. J. Mayer of Hartford, Connecticut, to Isaac Leeser on March 1863. Mayer discusses a recent controversy concerning the validity of a conversion, presenting his views using both practical observation and religious text. He requests Leeser to publish his views for the consideration of other rabbis.

Trade card advertising the National Clothing House, managed by L. Youngman, located at 60 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is undated, but is circa 1885. The card features imagery typical of trade cards from this period and advertises clothing.

This trade card advertises Freeman's Clothing, located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of four cats and kittens sitting on a flute, with a floral backdrop. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises the Hartford One-Price Clothing Co., located at 114-116 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a gypsy woman in red. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. [Abraham Katten was the owner of the Hartford One Price Clothing Co.].

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a portrait of a fashionable young woman with a dramatic, wide-brimmed hat. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a man in Spanish garb, possibly a merchant or a customer. The man is illustrated in sepia tones against a white background. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT. The front of the card depicts a woman in blue on a white background. The back of the card provides a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a woman. The back of the card contains additional advertising information.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a man running away from a bear with a club. The man is wearing a top hat, brown pants, and a blue jacket. He holds a small, brown suitcase in his right hand. There are trees and rocks surrounding the man and the bear, with a small red house visible in the distance. The back of the card provides more details about the business.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of children gathered around a jack-in-the-box. The children are dressed in various clothing, possibly indicating the types of clothing sold at the store. The back of the card includes more detailed information about the business.

This record contains two images of a trade card for the Hartford One Price Clothing Co., located at 114-116 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a young girl with a small white dog, possibly a Havanese. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement for the Spring of 1893, indicating the card's date. The advertisement likely details the clothing and prices offered by the store. [Abraham Katten was associated with the business].

This record contains two images of a trade card for the Hartford One Price Clothing Co. located at 114-116 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a young girl with a small white dog, possibly a Havanese. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full-page advertisement for the Spring of 1893, showcasing the clothing store's offerings. The advertisement indicates that Abraham Katten was associated with the business. [Information about Abraham Katten's role in the Hartford One Price Clothing Co., if available, could be included here].

Collection of four trade cards advertising Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The cards feature the text "ONE PRICE CLOTHING BAZAR...FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM MAIN ST." and contain a full advertisement on the back. The approximate date is circa 1885. The cards also depict images that appear to be of Geishas. The images on the cards seem to contain racist stereotypes.