Geography: Lancaster

A broadside advertisement for Hirsh & Brothers' "One Price Clothing House" in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The advertisement, circa 1885, features the company's name and address: Corner North Queen and Centre Square, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Broadside advertisement for Astrich's Palace of Fashions, located at 115-117 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The broadside lists a variety of items for sale, including untrimmed felt hats, trimmed felt sailors, trimmed hats, flowers, half plumes, wings, aigrettes, jackets, waists, ladies' ribbed vests, ladies' ribbed shirts, men's ribbed shirts, children's merino vests and pants, corsets, and sewing machines. The advertisement highlights the various prices and sale items and encourages customers to come early for the best selection.

One-page letter (8" x 13") written by Andrew Levy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Joseph Bullock on July 11, 1780, concerning a Lancaster lottery. Lancaster was one of the few towns to find such lotteries profitable. This letter is related to lottery tickets signed by Andrew Levy (see item 19.167).

Letter dated April 2, 1839, from the Baltimore Police to the Mayor of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, informing him of the arrest of Henry Kobler Musselman and Lewis Wilman, suspected murderers of a Jewish peddler. The letter requests further information from Lancaster for the suspects' final commitment. The event generated sufficient interest to warrant a pamphlet account of the trial printed in Lancaster in 1839. Lazarus Zellerbach, a Pittsburgh resident and one of five known Jews in Pittsburgh in 1839, is mentioned.

Legal document surveying the Hebrew Burying Ground in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Surveyed and signed by Henry Carpenter on July 17, 1822. Details a conveyance from Thomas Cookson and his wife to Isaac Nunes Recus and Joseph Simons on February 3, 1746, for the establishment of the burial ground. Includes a survey map. Potentially the earliest extant legal record of this historic cemetery.

Three-page letter dated February 16, 1779, written in Lancaster, Pennsylvania by Levy Andrew Levy and Joseph Simon to Michael Gratz in Philadelphia. The letter discusses potential army irregularities in handling the goods of Brizard Magruder, brother-in-law of Levy. It includes a signed note by Michael Gratz dated March 3, 1779. The letter offers insights into family and business matters during the early days of the American Revolution.

Roll sheet detailing payments to members of Captain B. F. Baer's company, signed by Lewis Cohen. The document lists approximately 75 names and signatures, each paid $40.00. This unusual document includes the signatures of Captain Baer and Lewis Cohen, a stationer not previously documented in Jewish reference books. The sheet is dated August 14, 1862, and originates from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

One-page letter written in German from Jacob Herzog to Isaac Leeser on December 12, 1856, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The letter announces the chartering of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim, lists its officers (Abraham Hirsch, VP; Simon Erlanger, Sec; Henry Lieben, Treas; L. Baum, Trustee; Joseph Strauss, Trustee; Jsav Mann, Trustee), and provides the congregation's name in Hebrew. This letter documents the establishment of the first congregation in Lancaster since the late 1700s and reflects the second wave of German Jewish immigration to the United States. Later, Herzog was accused of receiving stolen goods, lost his standing in the community, and committed suicide in December 1858.

Autograph letter signed by Solomon Etting to Michael Gratz, dated May 7, 1787. Written from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the letter discusses family matters, finances, and a planned visit by Shinah Simon. The letter is two pages long.

Autograph letter written by Richea Gratz Hays to Rebecca Gratz on September 28, 1799. The letter was written from Bloomfield, New Jersey, and addressed to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The letter is notable for its discussion of Richea Gratz Hays being one of the first American Jewish women to attend college (Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA).

Bill of exchange dated August 19, 1774, from Moses Henry of Schenectady to Robert C. Clince for Eighteen Pounds Pennsylvania Currency. Endorsed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on October 19, 1774, by Andrew Levy, ordering payment to Michael and Barnard Gratz. This document illustrates the interconnected business relationships within early Pennsylvania Jewish communities, involving prominent figures such as the Gratz brothers and Joseph Simon, a significant Indian trader and merchant.

This trade card advertises Hirsh & Bro., clothiers in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) features primarily text, announcing the business name and likely their line of clothing. The design is simple, likely relying on typography rather than an illustration. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The card's design and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin, consistent with the circa 1885 date.

This trade card advertises Joseph Strauss's boot and shoe shop located at 60 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card is a deep purple color with the store's name, address, and the words “Boots & Shoes” printed in black lettering. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, New York Millinery, located at 6 & 8 Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lithograph of Minnie Hauck, a popular opera singer of the late 19th century. The card is decorated with ornate lettering and design details, which include flower motifs, a ribbon, and a crown. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a New York Millinery store located at 6 & 8 Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of roses in a vase. The back of the card lists the store's address and advertises other merchandise including watches, jewelry, toys, spectacles, and 'thousand of other items'.

This trade card advertises Weinberg's, a clothing store located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (image 1) depicts a woman in a long gown, possibly showcasing the store's attire. The style of the dress and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card (image 2) contains the full advertisement, which includes the offer: "WE WILL PAY YOUR CAR FARE...WILL PRESS & REPAIR; FOR ONE YEAR." Two addresses are listed: Y.M.C.A. Building, 106 North Queen Street, and 420 Market Street. The back of the card is not blank.

This calling-card style trade card advertises M. Levy, a boot and shoe store located at 3 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a bird perched on a floral arrangement. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bamberger & Loeb, a ladies' clothing store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card promotes a "Portfolio of Fashions" for 15 cents. The back of the card features a full advertisement for ladies' clothing, emphasizing lower prices than competitors and providing the store's address: 26 & 28 North Queen Street. The style of the advertisement suggests it is from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Bamberger & Loeb, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania business selling ladies' parasols and trimmed hats. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a cat chasing a dog, with the words "NO ADMITTANCE" printed above the scene. The back of the card contains the full advertisement, listing the prices of parasols (10 cents) and trimmed hats, and providing the store's address: 26 & 28 North Queen Street. The imagery and style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The same business name appears on another card in the same record.

This is a trade card, resembling a calling card in format, for M. Levy, a boot and shoe seller located at 3 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a girl with a long dress having it pulled by a swan while she tries to keep her footing on the ground. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for A. Hirsh depicts a comical illustration of a man and a woman at the seashore. The style is lighthearted and whimsical, likely aiming to attract attention and create a positive association with the business. The primary text on the card states the business's address: "6 & 8 Queen St." The card likely advertised a variety of goods, as indicated by the subject tags provided by the donor. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hirsh & Brother, a clothing retailer located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a monkey and a goat boxing. The monkey is wearing red shorts and a blue hat, while the goat wears white shorts and a red collar. The background is a plain white color. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business, including its address: N. Queen and Market Streets and Centre Square, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's New York Millinery located at 6-8 N. Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a large, elaborate hat, showcasing the millinery's fashionable offerings. The style of the hat and the illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the circa 1885 date. Below the image, the text indicates the street address and mentions "Thousands of other articles." The back of the card appears to have been inked out.

This trade card advertises Mrs. T. Strauss's Great American Boot and Shoe Store, located at 143 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a fan made of leaves and, prominently, the words "BOOTS AND SHOES" along with "GREAT AMERICAN STORE." The design is elegant and suggestive of late 19th-century aesthetics. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. T. Strauss's business, "The Great American Store," selling boots and shoes. The front of the card features a striking illustration of a peacock with its tail feathers fanned out to display an advertisement. The peacock's tail feathers reveal the business's name and location. The address, 143 North Queen Street, is clearly visible. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Levy, a boot and shoe store located at 3 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a red rose on a branch, symbolizing Lancaster's nickname, the “Rose City.” The card is printed in black ink on white cardstock, with a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Adler's dry goods and clothing store located at 43 West King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a woman trying on a shoe while a man stands behind a counter. Text on the card advertises suits, cloaks, dry goods, and notions. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's business located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of white and yellow flowers on a branch. The background is a light cream or beige color. The back of the card includes a full advertisement. The card is printed in black ink on white paper.

This trade card advertises Miss J. Reinstein, a retailer of Universal Fashion Patterns in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a pigeon sitting on a nest of eggs, suggesting a theme of new beginnings and fashion creation. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card for A. Hirsh, located at 48 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a young girl wearing a decorative dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for A. Hirsh's business. The card is printed in black and white.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's New York Bazaar, located at 6 and 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a basket of pansies, likely symbolizing the floral motifs or patterns found in the store's wares. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a stylized design in blue and purple with a pansy or daisy type of flower. The card is a simple design with minimal text on the front and is likely a trade card designed to be given to customers or used in a store display. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Bros. The front of the card is predominantly blue, featuring the name "Lancaster Bazaar" prominently displayed. The address, 13 East King Street, is also clearly visible. The style suggests a late 19th-century design aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros., a store called 'Palace of Fashion' located at 13 East King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a child in a red dress and white apron washing a doll in a basin. The child is holding a bar of soap. The scene suggests the store carries goods for children and household items. The text on the card is 'PALACE OF FASHION' in an elegant font and '13 EAST KING STREET'.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a dress goods merchant located at 6 & 8 Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children in bed. The children are in an Art Deco-inspired setting and the card has a ''Merry Christmas'' message in the upper left corner. The card has a red border. The back of the card features the full advertisement for the store. The card is part of a collection of trade cards donated by a Judaica Americana collector to the University of Pennsylvania Library.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a circular design. In the center is a depiction of a chapel, possibly representing a religious or spiritual theme. The chapel is surrounded by a ring of roses, suggesting themes of beauty, elegance and possibly even religious devotion. The text on the card clearly states "Lancaster Bazaar" and the street address, "13 East King Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The design is circular, with a central image of a sailboat on the water, surrounded by illustrations of a fishing creel and a fishing rod.  The imagery evokes themes of leisure, recreation, and perhaps suggests the goods sold at the Lancaster Bazaar. The text on the card clearly states "Lancaster Bazaar" and the street address: 13 East King Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a circular design.  In the center of the circle is a sailboat, and it is surrounded by various musical instruments. The text "LANCASTER BAZAAR" is prominently displayed, along with the street address: 13 EAST KING STREET. The style suggests it was created sometime in the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a circular design. In the center is a detailed line drawing of a sailboat on water, surrounded by a wreath-like pattern of roses and birds.  Around the circular image is text that reads, "Lancaster Bazaar," and "13 East King Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card features a whimsical illustration of anthropomorphic flowers riding a beetle. The front of the card displays the flowers in vibrant colors. There is a blank space for the text description. The verso of the card contains a business advertisement but is not visible in the image.

This trade card for David Rose, located at 39 South Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration titled "Getting Square," depicting a domestic quarrel. The front of the card showcases this humorous scene, likely meant to attract attention and be memorable. The back of the card is a business directory that lists J. Ostheim.

This trade card, advertising David Rose's umbrella shop, features a comical illustration. The front of the card shows a caricature, possibly intended to be humorous but containing racist imagery of a Black person. The text on the front reads "SCOOT BROTHER SCOOT!!" and provides the business address: 39 SOUTH QUEEN STREET. The back of the card is a business directory, listing J. Ostheim.

This trade card advertises David Rose, an umbrella maker located at 39 South Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a race. The front of the card depicts a comical illustration of a race that includes a dog, a cat, a man in a top hat and a man on horseback. The text 'THE FINISH' is prominent on the front. The reverse of the card contains a business directory listing the services of J. Ostheim.

This trade card, from David Rose's umbrella shop in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration titled "The Start" depicting a race. The front of the card showcases a lively scene, likely of a horse race or footrace, emphasizing a sense of movement and competition. The business address, 39 South Queen Street, is clearly displayed. The back of the card is a business directory listing J. Ostheim.

This trade card for David Rose, located at 39 South Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration with the caption, "What are the wild waves saying?" The front of the card showcases a humorous image; the back displays a business directory listing that includes J. Ostheim. The style suggests it is from the late 19th century. The back of the card is not blank; it contains a business directory.

This trade card, from the David Rose firm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration, identified as "Grit No. 2." The front of the card displays the illustration and the business's address: 39 South Queen Street. The back of the card includes a business directory that lists J. Ostheim. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's bazaar, emphasizing a "Great Clearing Out Sale." The front of the card features an image of a dogwood blossom. The back of the card displays a larger advertisement announcing the sale as the "Cheapest Bazaar in the United States" and provides the business address: 6 & 8 Queen St., Lancaster. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Bros. The front of the card features a design of autumn oak leaves, suggesting a fall season promotion or theme. The text prominently displays the business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its street address: 13 East King Street. The color scheme and style of the illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises William Loeb, a clothier located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card shows a colorful illustration of several children with a large snowball. The back of the card contains an advertisment and a price list.

This trade card advertises William Loeb, a milliner in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of two dogs fighting over a hat. The back of the card features an advertisement for ladies' parasols, available for 10 cents, and trimmed hats. The ad indicates that Loeb's business is located at 26 and 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster.

This trade card for William Loeb advertises men's furnishings. The front of the card depicts a whimsical illustration of a man sleeping soundly on a haystack. The style suggests a possibly rural or bucolic setting, contrasting with the urban address given at the bottom. The address printed below the image is "26 & 28 North Queen Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, advertising William Loeb, a glover, features a colorful illustration of a red and blue carnation on the front, alongside the text 'FOR THREE BUTTON KID GLOVES @ 25 CENTS.' The back of the card includes the address of the shop: 26 & 28 N0RTH QUEEN STREET. The image includes small white type in the bottom right corner that could be part of a watermark and reads: 'Trade Cards Printed by L. A. Miller, Lancaster, Pa.'

The front of this trade card features a colorful illustration of a woman in a hot air balloon basket. The balloon is red with a white background, with yellow accents on the balloon strings and basket. The basket is wicker and the woman is wearing a colorful dress and a bonnet. The card has a blue border with a gold inscription at the top and bottom. The address, 26 & 28 North Queen Street, appears on the front of the card in a simple block letter font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros. Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card is printed in black ink on white paper. The front of the card features an image of grapes, possibly symbolizing abundance or prosperity. The business name is printed at the top of the card, and the address is below the image of grapes. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Joseph Ostheim's business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features an advertisement for Acme Soap on the reverse. Circa 1885.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar features a prominent illustration of a pink rose and a yellow flower, likely representative of the types of decorative items sold in the store. The business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," is clearly displayed along with the street address, 13 East King Street. The card's design suggests a focus on dress accessories and decorative arts. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar showcases a charming design featuring a pink tulip and blue bells, likely symbolizing springtime freshness and beauty, common motifs in advertising of the period. The text clearly states "Lancaster Bazaar" and the street address: 13 East King Street. The card's color scheme uses a soft palette, typical of late 19th-century printmaking. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros., Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a red carnation, which symbolizes the business's name. It is a simple design with minimal ornamentation, but it effectively communicates the name and address of the business. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar located at 13 East King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a red rose and two rose buds. The front of the card is black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a red rose and lily bells. The name "Lancaster Bazaar" is prominently displayed, along with the street address. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of elegance and sophistication associated with the bazaar's merchandise. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar features a red rose bud as its primary design element. The card prominently displays the business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its address, "13 East King Street." The image suggests a focus on elegant or feminine goods, given the delicate nature of the rose. The rose is likely symbolic of beauty, quality, or perhaps a specific product sold at the Bazaar. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros.' Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a white and pink dogwood blossom. The text is simple and clearly displays the business name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its street address. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros.' Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a drawing of a white day lily. The text on the front of the card includes the store's name, "Lancaster Bazaar," and its address, "13 East King Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. advertises their Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the store name, address, and a white dogwood branch. The back of the card is blank. The image depicts a white dogwood branch with its distinctive white, petal-like bracts. The branch is stylized in a decorative manner and has prominent dark green leaves against a light background.

This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Bros. The front of the card features a prominent illustration of a yellow rose. Below the rose, the text 'Lancaster Bazaar' is clearly visible, along with the street address: 13 East King Street. The card's design and illustration style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. The second card in the record shows the same imagery and information, but the image quality differs slightly.

This trade card advertises David Rose, an umbrella merchant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (image 1) showcases a visual depiction of an umbrella in a style consistent with late 19th-century advertising aesthetics. The specific details of the illustration are difficult to fully ascertain from the provided thumbnail. The back of the card (image 2) lists the business' address as 39 South Queen Street. The back of the card is not blank.

The front of this trade card for A. Hirsh, located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a floral design with a large violet motif. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for clearance sales.

Trade card advertising Hirsh & Brother's One Price Clothing House and W. J. Austen & Co.'s Austen Forest Cologne. The card features advertisements for both businesses. The front advertises Austen Forest Cologne, while the back features a full advertisement for Hirsh & Brother's grand opening on May 2nd, highlighting their renovated space and offerings of clothing and novelties. The card is dated circa 1885.

This record contains two images of a trade card and raffle ticket from the Parisian Cloak & Suit Co. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a picturesque winter scene, likely a castle or manor house, set against a snowy landscape. The image is predominantly in cool tones, evoking a sense of elegance and sophistication. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement for the Parisian Cloak & Suit Co., including their address: 26 East King Street. The text is clearly printed and easy to read. The back of the card functions as a raffle ticket as well.

A trade card and raffle ticket issued by William Loeb in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. The front features a handwritten raffle ticket (#235) for a chance to win a doll. The back lists rules for a drawing on February 1, 1881, and includes an address: 26 & 28 North Queen Street. The card's design is similar to another card associated with Bamberger & Loeb.

Trade card advertising Astrich's Palace of Fashion, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a red and white rose in a basket. The card is circa 1885.

Aluminum trade token issued by J. Moskovits, located at the corner of Locust and Sycamore Streets in Lancaster, Ohio. The token is valued at 5 cents and features an image of a buffalo. While undated, it is estimated to date from around 1910 based on stylistic features and context.

This trade card advertises Weinberg's, a clothier located at 106 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in the Y.M.C.A Building. The front of the card depicts a comical figure holding paper money, possibly representing a customer receiving a great deal. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card, printed on early glossy stock, advertises A. Adler, a dry goods merchant located at 26 West King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the business name and address in a simple, formal typeface. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a millinery shop located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a vase of roses, symbolizing the beauty and elegance offered by the shop. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for A. Hirsh's millinery business.

This trade card advertises Astrich Bros.' Lancaster Bazaar, located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 2) features a design incorporating fall leaves, a common motif in late 19th-century advertising, suggesting an autumnal promotion. The business name, "LANCASTER BAZAAR," and address, "13 EAST KING STREET," are prominently displayed. The back of the card (Image 1) is blank. The imagery and style suggest a late 19th-century origin, consistent with the circa 1885 date.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a design of oak leaves framing the text. The business name, "LANCASTER BAZAAR," is prominently displayed, along with the street address: "13 EAST KING STREET." The card's design is simple and elegant, typical of late 19th-century advertising. The back of the card is blank. A second image associated with this record shows the same text and design but on a different card with a different background color.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. features a charming illustration on the front depicting a child sitting in a flower-decorated chariot. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of elegance and childhood innocence, associating the store with quality and refinement. The back of the card displays the business's name and address: "Palace of Fashion, 115 & 117 North King Street." The style of the illustration and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin, consistent with the circa 1885 dating.

This trade card advertises William Loeb, a dry goods merchant located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a single pansey, possibly symbolizing a variety of goods offered by the shop. The back of the card features a full advertisement listing prices for various goods. The same business advertisement appears on another card.

The front of this trade card is a simple design featuring a white flower. The back of the card contains the advertisement for William Loeb's business located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The address is the same as the one listed on the card for Bamberger & Loeb.

This trade card, featuring a floral border, advertises William Loeb, a merchant tailor located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card also includes an advertisement for Demorest Patterns. The back of the card features a full advertisement with prices for men's clothing. The business's address is listed as 26 & 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster. This address matches the address on a trade card for Bamberger & Loeb.

This trade card advertises William Loeb's dry goods and clothing store located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (image 1) depicts a simple image of cherries. The back of the card (image 2) contains the full advertisement, repeating the address: 26 & 28 North Queen Street. This is the same address as appears on another card for Bamberger & Loeb.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a dress goods and trimmings merchant located at 6 and 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a child dressed in a simple gown, dancing. The back of the card contains a more detailed advertisement for the business.

A one and three-quarters page stampless letter dated February 7, 1850, from Ruben & Katz in Lancaster, Ohio, to George Chrysler in Lockport, New York. The letter details a list of purchased merchandise and appears to be written to an attorney to seek recovery.

Note payable dated April 24, 1789, in which Alexander and Ephraim Blaine pledge two hundred pounds in gold or silver to Joseph Simon of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The note bears the signatures of Alexander Blaine, Ephraim Blaine, Mary Blaine, and Deniston Hays. Three endorsements on the verso record payments received on July 27, 1789, August 16, 1789, and November 3, 1789. The document measures 8x14 inches.

Note payable dated April 24, 1789, in which Alexander and Ephraim Blaine issue a bond to Joseph Simon of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for two hundred pounds in gold or silver. The note bears the signatures of Alexander Blaine, Ephraim Blaine, Mary Blaine, and Deniston Hays. Four endorsements on the verso record payments received on July 14, 1790, September 2, 1790, December 6, 1791, and August 8, 1792. The first two endorsements are believed to be secretarial signatures on behalf of Joseph Simon, who may have been illiterate. The third and fourth endorsements are signed by Simon Gratz and Hyman Gratz, respectively. Joseph Simon was the maternal grandfather of Simon and Hyman Gratz, brothers of Rebecca Gratz.

Legal document detailing the sale of a 400-acre land grant in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, from John Boyd to Aaron Levy of Lancaster County. The grant, awarded as payment to a Revolutionary War soldier, was sold for 5 shillings on December 24, 1792. A later annotation indicates a date of March 20, 1795.

This trade card is a stock card for The Demorest Emporium of Fashions in New York City. It features a color lithograph of two cherubs. The verso of the card features local retailer advertising for Bamberger & Loeb, who were dealers in hats, bonnets, feathers, flowers, silks, velvets, ribbons, neckties, ruches, collars, cuffs, laces, crepe, crepe veils, hosiery, corsets, bustles, gloves, underwear, embroidery, fringes, ladies' coats, and linen dresses. The back of the card advertises their location: 26 and 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA.

One-page letter written in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on March 7, 1848, from Moses Geisenberger to Philip Weitsel in Bedford Springs, Pennsylvania. Geisenberger encloses payment for a barrel of Bedford spring water and promises further explanation in person the following summer. The letter includes a "LANCASTER/Pa." cds postmark and a blue "5" rate handstamp.

Resolution passed by the Lancaster, Pennsylvania City Council on February 22, 1839, offering a $300 reward for information leading to the conviction of the murderers of Lazarus Zellerbach. The document includes correspondence from Baltimore police regarding the arrest of suspects Henry Kobler Musselman and Lewis Wilman.

Manuscript resolution from the Lancaster, Pennsylvania City Council, dated February 27, 1839, requesting the Mayor inform the Governor of Pennsylvania about the murder of Lazarus Zellerbach. The document includes a reference to a letter from Baltimore police regarding the arrest of Henry Kobler Musselman and Lewis Wilman, suspects in the murder.

A letter written by J. M. Newson to John Grace, Esq., on August 28, 1844, concerning business dealings with Carey & Hart. The letter was written from Muncy, Pennsylvania, and addressed to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises the china department of J.B. Martin & Co., located at the corner of West King and Prince Streets in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a Royal Dresden teapot with a small, decorative floral design. The back of the card is blank.

Two-page autograph letter signed by William Trent to Joseph Simons, dated April 7, 1783, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses business matters related to land sales and the Indiana Company, urging Simons to attend a meeting. Trent also sends compliments to Mrs. Simons.

This trade card advertises Wm. Loeb, a straw hat retailer located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a cat sitting in a knitting basket. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises the fine shoe business of D. F. Buchmiller, located at 3 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. [The card notes that Buchmiller is located at Levy's Old Stand, but information on the previous owner, Levy, is unavailable.] The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a shoe adorned with pink flowers and green leaves. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The card is bordered in a light brown color.