Geography: Montgomery

Miniature whiskey jug advertising Gerson & Seligman's 1884 rye whiskey. The words "LITTLE BROWN JUG 1884 RYE..GERSON & SELIGMAN..MONTGOMERY, AL." are scratched into the surface. The object dates to circa 1890s.

A business letter from Baum & Kulman to E. C. Bailey dated December 27, 1879. The letter, functioning as a receipt, discusses business transactions related to dry goods or clothing. The letter was sent from Montgomery, Alabama to an unspecified location, likely in Boston, Massachusetts.

Letter written by G. Myers to Isaac Leeser on December 13, 1848, concerning subscriptions. The letter was written from Montgomery, Alabama, and addressed to Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A one-page letter dated December 6, 1848, from J. Myer in Montgomery, Alabama, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses the election of officers and the rental of a synagogue in Montgomery. Signatories include P. Krans (VP), Emanuel Lehman (Secretary), Henry Weil (Treasurer), M. Englander (Trustee), and Charles Levy (Trustee). This letter pertains to the establishment of the first synagogue in Montgomery, Alabama, initially organized as the Orthodox Congregation Kahl Montgomery.

Billhead from S. Marcus, a paper warehouse located in Montgomery, Alabama. Dated July 26, 1883. The billhead is a short note from S. Marcus to Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Company, a cotton mill in Columbus, Georgia. The note refers to the shipment of “1 bale of Hood, straw of bursyp.” The billhead has an ornate header with a small decorative graphic.

Sharecropping note payable issued by J. Abraham & Bro. in Montgomery, Alabama on March 28, 1871. This document, dating from the Reconstruction era, details cash and supply advances to three individuals, likely formerly enslaved people, who marked their agreement with an "X" and had their names subsequently added and witnessed. The note was witnessed by J. Levy.

Bronze shoe, 11 3/4 inches long, belonging to Jacob Kohn (1829-1897). Kohn, a shoemaker who immigrated from Bavaria in the 1840s, became superintendent and later owner of a Confederate shoe factory in Montgomery, Alabama, during and after the Civil War. The shoe is in excellent condition and is a material artifact relating to his life and career.

Letter from Lehman, Durr & Co., cotton factors and general commission merchants in Montgomery, Alabama, to H. P. Park in Greenville, Georgia, dated September 20, 1866. The letter discusses cotton prices in Mobile and New Orleans. Lehman, Durr & Co. was the founding firm of Lehman Brothers in New York City.

Billhead from Goetter, Weil & Co., Designers & Leaders of Fashion, located at 5, 6, & 7 Court Square & 132 & 134 Lee St., Montgomery, Alabama. Dated January 17, 1889. The bill lists an itemized list of purchases by E. A. Hall, and includes an itemized list of the transaction with prices and quantities. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and has a stamp marking payment received. The billhead also notes their New York office, 22 to 26 Howard Street.

Billhead for Lilienthal & Gassenheimer's Capitol Clothing Store, located in Montgomery, Alabama. The billhead is dated May 1881. The billhead is addressed to W. H. Hall and features a printed company logo. The business is described as a “Fine Clothing and Furnishing Goods” store, specializing in children's and boys' clothing. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the billhead, likely a signature.

Sworn statement of allegiance to the Confederate States of America by G. Lewinson, witnessed by A. J. Walker, Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Montgomery County, Alabama, August 27, 1862. The document includes the text of the oath and notes that it differs from the oath for military service. The document also includes brief biographical information about A. J. Walker.

A single-page stampless letter and cover combination mailed from Montgomery, Alabama to B. Cohen in Mobile, Alabama on November 14, 1846. The faded cover displays readable postal markings. The letter, written in German by M. Englander, is of a commercial nature, requesting 39 yards of carpet to be sent via steamship. A second note, also in German and signed by D.B., is present on the same page. Englander's connection to Isaac Lesser, a trustee of the original Montgomery Temple, is noted in related correspondence.

Letter from Lehman, Durr & Co., cotton factors and general commission merchants in Montgomery, Alabama, to D. W. Boz in Wetumpka, Alabama, dated October 15, 1867. The letter discusses cotton prices in Mobile and New Orleans. Lehman, Durr & Co. was the founding firm of Lehman Brothers in New York City.

Receipt issued on October 2, 1861, in Montgomery, Alabama, acknowledging the purchase of a saw file from Wyman, Moses & Co. The receipt is made out to T. G. Sinvins and E. Einstein. Wyman, Moses & Co. was a hardware store in Montgomery, Alabama, owned by an early Jewish American family. Mordecai Lyon Moses worked for the company.

Two-page letter dated January 1, 1880, from Ernest Allen in Montgomery, Alabama, to his mother, Ellen Lazarus Allen Shutt, in New York City. The letter expresses concern about a family illness (diphtheria) and describes the recent snowfall in Montgomery. The letterhead features boxed advertising and a red illustration of a steam engine. Accompanied by the original envelope addressed to Mrs. E. L. Shutt in New York City. Ellen Lazarus Allen Shutt (1825-1917) was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, into a Jewish family. She married John Allen, who converted to Judaism, and later married Walter Shutt. Ernest Allen (1854-1908) was the son of Ellen Lazarus and John Allen.

This trade card advertises J. Kohn & Son, a shoe store established in 1849 and boasting the title of "The Oldest Shoe House in the South." The front of the card (Image 1) features text advertising the store's location: 6 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama. The back of the card (Image 2) features a lithograph of the store building. The illustration showcases a multi-story building, characteristic of commercial architecture from the late 19th century. The style of the building and the lithographic technique suggest a printing date consistent with the card's estimated creation date. The back of the card is not blank; it contains the lithograph of the store.

Billhead from the Pollack Company, a wholesale and retail dry goods store in Montgomery, Alabama. The billhead features a detailed company logo with ornate lettering. The business address is listed as 14,16,18 & 20 Court Square, Montgomery, Alabama. This bill was issued to Mr. J. J. Winn, located in Clayton, Alabama, and likely lists an item or items purchased by Winn. The bill details the terms of the transaction: cash. It also lists the date of the transaction as March 12, 1892. The billhead also shows the Pollack Company's New York address at 21 Wooster St.

This billhead details the sale of 6 bales of cotton, received from Midway, by Lehman, Durr & Co., cotton factors located in Montgomery, Alabama. The bill is dated December 6, 1883, and lists the total proceeds as $296.59. The billhead includes a detailed breakdown of charges and credits, including re-weighing, freight and drayage, mending, storage, fire insurance, and commission. The handwriting on the billhead suggests a detailed and personalized transaction.

This trade card advertises Goetter, Weil & Co., dry goods merchants. The card lists the business as agents for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne. The address for the business is in Montgomery, Alabama. The card has a red border and a stylized floral illustration.