Geography: Newark

An envelope addressed to M. Samuel & Son at 157 & 159 Commerce Street, Newark, New Jersey, dated August 30, 1898, featuring advertising for Applegate & Hope. The envelope displays commercial printing and letterhead design common to the late 19th century.

Cabinet photograph of a religious Jewish man, approximately 60 years of age. The photograph was taken by M. Yogg of 162 Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. Date is unknown.

This trade card advertises the Newark Paraffine & Parchment Paper Co. The front of the card is divided into two sections. On the left, the text 'Newark Paraffine & Parchment Paper Co.' appears in a dark red block at the top of the card. Below the company name, the company's address, which is not visible, is likely listed. On the right side of the card is a full-page image of a large building. It appears to be a factory or warehouse. The building's brick facade is adorned with a large, open window, creating a sense of grandeur. The building is surrounded by trees, suggesting an industrial landscape. The bottom of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Spielmann, Strack & Co., clothiers located at 111 & 113 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a well-dressed man in the latest fashion. The back of the card provides detailed information about the business and includes a lithographic illustration of the store building. [Eschenfelder, A. and Furth, David are also listed as business owners.]

This trade card advertises L. Goodman, a grocer located at 46 Centre Market in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a pastoral scene, possibly featuring a farmhouse and surrounding fields. The scene is depicted in muted green and brown tones, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Chas. Lieberman's "Working Man's Cheap Clothing House." The front of the card features a woman, possibly a customer or a representation of the business. The back of the card provides the full advertisement, including the address: 213 Springfield Ave., Newark. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is not blank. The second image shows the back of the card with full advertisement.

The front of this trade card advertises A. Goldberg's Clothing Store, located at 264 Spring Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a woman standing in a grassy field with a fence and a tree in the background. The card's back features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises M. & N. Meyer's, a horse and mule dealer located at 258 Bank Street, Jersey City, New Jersey. The card features a colorful illustration of a horse and mule. The front of the card advertises that the business has 150 to 200 first-class working and driving horses, and also mules. The card is written in a hand-written style.

This trade card advertises Eben & Berckowitz, clothing merchants located at the corner of Broome Street and Springfield Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a humorous cartoon depicting a woman, possibly a shopper, labeled "The Shopping Fiend That Takes the Surplus." The illustration is likely meant to be lighthearted and eye-catching. The style of the cartoon and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. A note indicates that the card was on display at a Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati during 2005 (AJA).

This trade card advertises M. Bierman's Son, a clothing store located at 59 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a large illustration of a young girl in a dress. She is sitting on a small stool with her feet resting on the floor. She has dark hair and a dark dress. The background is a lightly textured cream color, with an embossed pattern that resembles wood or marble. The background color is a warm yellow. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises R. Bornstein, located at 473 and 681 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of three girls playing with dolls. The girls are dressed in colorful dresses. The card also includes the addresses of the two locations, 473 & 681 Broad Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. S. Plaut & Co.'s "The Bee Hive," described as the largest dry and fancy goods house in New Jersey. The front of the card displays a charming illustration of a boy dressed in a sailor suit. The back of the card features a full advertisement, including prices and the business's address: 707 to 721 Broad Street, Newark, NJ. The card's design and illustration style suggest it was likely created sometime in the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Sternberg & Sherman, a clothing store located at 249 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a well-dressed man. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises Jacob Gerber, a clothier located at 5 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing short pants, an uncommon garment for women in the 19th century. This suggests that Gerber may have specialized in selling more progressive styles of clothing. The card is in color, with a dark background and a lighter-colored figure.

This trade card advertises Winkler's Confectionery & Ice Cream Parlor, located at 225 Market Street corner Mulberry Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a central tree with daisy flowers on its branches. The card is printed in black ink, and the text indicates the shop offers homemade candies and ice cream. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. S. Plaut & Co., a store located at 715 & 719 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a black woman holding a baby while standing next to a fence. The woman is wearing a straw hat and a white apron. The text on the card indicates the store sold shoes, hosiery, gloves, and fancy goods. The image uses a caricature style to depict the woman and may be an example of racist imagery. [The back of the card is blank].

This trade card advertises Sternberg & Sherman, clothiers located at 249 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy pushing a girl on a swing. The girl is wearing a red dress and holding onto the swing's ropes. The boy is wearing a blue suit and a straw hat. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including the phrase 'Credit Confidential.'

This trade card advertises Sternberg & Sherman, clothiers located at 249 Market Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a man and a woman dressed in colonial-style clothing. The illustration is likely intended to evoke a sense of tradition and quality. The style suggests the card dates from the late 19th century. The back of the card features a full advertisement, but the details are described as 'Credit Confidential' suggesting that the specifics of their credit offerings were only available upon request.

This trade card advertises L. S. Plaut & Co., a dry and fancy goods store located at 707 to 721 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of two kittens in a hammock. One kitten is gray, and the other is black. The back of the card has a full advertisement for dry and fancy goods. [L.S. Plaut & Co. was founded in the 1870s. It was a major Jewish-owned department store.]

This trade card advertises the clothing business of S. Bornstein in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features two young boys dressed in sailor outfits. They are standing on either side of a sailboat. The background contains a blue sky, white clouds, and a blue body of water. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a listing for Fearey's Protection Toe Albany Shoes.

This trade card advertises R. Bornstein, a clothier located at 473 & 681 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of two children playing at the seashore. One child is getting bitten by a crab, while the other looks on. The illustration is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Spangenthal, a ladies and children's outfitter located at 119 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys in costume carrying a girl in a playpen. The illustration has a yellow and green color scheme. The back of the card is filled with an advertisement.

This trade card for J. Felsner, located at 459 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, features an image of a large sprig of autumn leaves on the front. The back of the card displays an advertisement.

This trade card advertises the services of S. Funkenstein, a barber offering shaving and hair cutting. The front of the card (Image 1) features an image. The card notes the address as 63 Commerce Street. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The card is identified as an "Auten National Card."

This trade card advertises R. Bornstein, a clothier located at 473 & 681 Broadway Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man being measured for clothing. The man is wearing a large hat and appears to be having his measurements taken with a measuring tape. He is being measured by an unseen tailor. The background of the card is a yellow and pink pattern. The back of the card is blank. The illustration is a comic depiction of a tailor measuring a man with a long measuring tape. The man has a large mustache, round glasses, and a long, bushy beard. He is wearing a hat on his head.

This trade card advertises R. Bornstein, a clothier located at 473 & 681 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The card features a Scottish boy playing a horn, a whimsical depiction that may reflect the business's name and the quality of its products. The card is one of a set of three. The verso of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the clothing business of R. Bornstein located at 473 & 681 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a young boy in Scottish attire smoking a pipe. The illustration is done in a colorful, whimsical style with a bright red background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, two out of three, advertises R. Bornstein, a clothier located at 473 and 681 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The card features a Scottish boy playing a violin. The card is from the 1880s. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises R. Bornstein, a clothier located at 473 & 681 Broadway Street, Newark, New Jersey. The card features a comical illustration of a man smoking a cigar. He is wearing a suit and hat and appears to be in good spirits. The illustration is set against a background of what appears to be a street scene with buildings and pedestrians. The background is very light. The card is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, from the Joseph Weil ladies' fashion establishment in Newark, New Jersey, features a charming illustration of a woman on the front. The image is likely a depiction of a fashionable woman of the late 19th century. The style of dress, hair, and pose reflect the aesthetics of that era. The woman’s dress is detailed with what appears to be lace or other decorative trim. The card includes the business address: 144 Springfield Avenue...near Howard. The back of the card features the full advertisement, including prices. The back of the card displays pricing information in an organized manner. It is likely a complete list of apparel or accessory prices, indicating a variety of items offered by the store.

This trade card advertises Winkler's Ice Cream Parlor, located at 235 Market Street, corner of Mulberry Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a cottage in a snowy scene, suggesting a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Boston Store, owned by Meyer Bros. on the front of the card is a bust of a woman, possibly representing a goddess. The card includes the business address: 21 Peace Street, New Brunswick, NJ. It also lists branch stores located in Paterson and Newark, New Jersey. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The trade card has a red border.

This trade card advertises Joseph Weil's clothing and furnishing goods store located at 144 Springfield Avenue, near West Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a comical scene: a young Black boy in knickers is holding a baby. The image is framed by a black border. The card's back includes the notice 'Will Remove April 1' indicating a possible relocation of the business. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Louis Sacks, a clothier located at 91 Market Street, opposite Washington Street, in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a caricature of a Black man holding the advertisement out of a window. The image is striking and uses a style common in late 19th-century advertising. The address is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This calling card-style trade card advertises M. Levy, a dealer in new and second-hand clothing. The front of the card features a hand holding a yellow rose. The text on the front reads, "DEALER IN NEW AND SECOND HAND CLOTHING.....; HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR CAST.OFF CLOTHING" and provides the address: 62 NORTH CANAL ST. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Meyer Bros., dry goods merchants located at 771-773 Broad Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The front of the card features a French woman (likely a fashion figure) dressed in a white dress. The back of the card includes an advertisement.

This trade card advertises Morris Straus, a business located at 785 & 785 1/2 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an ornate design with a floral motif and a feather. The back of the card is blank. This is one of two cards included in this record. The second card is similar in design, but features a different image. Both cards are printed in black and white.

This trade card advertises Sternberg & Sherman, dry goods merchants located at 230 Market Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman returning home from shopping, carrying a basket of goods and a dress draped over her arm. The back of the card contains a more detailed advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Joseph Cohen's shop at 683 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card is a simple design with a lion and snake intertwined. The text below states the business's offerings: hosiery, gloves, laces, and fine jewelry. The back of the card is blank. This is one of three cards in a set.

This is one of three trade cards for Joseph Cohen, a Newark, New Jersey retailer of hosiery, gloves, laces, and fine jewelry. The card features a decorative design of fall leaves, a common element of autumn-themed advertising. The card lists Joseph Cohen's business address: 683 Broad St. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of three trade cards issued by Joseph Cohen, a merchant of hosiery, gloves, laces, and fine jewelry located at 683 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The card features an image of a rose and pansy. The back of the card is blank.

Black card with gold lettering. Advertises Gaff, Fleischmann & Co.'s Compressed Yeast, located at 245 Washington Street, Newark, New Jersey. S. De Jonge is listed as an agent. Circa 1885.

Invoice from Ketcham Rothschild & Co., a furniture company located at 154 & 156 West Madison St., Chicago, Illinois. Dated June 25, 1884. The invoice lists two items purchased by George R. Seatt, likely furniture, including a “lounge” and a “cafe”. The billhead displays the company name in ornate lettering with a decorative header. It also lists the names of the owners (I.C. Ketcham, W.S. Rothschild, and J.K. Peterson). The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Handwritten letter from G. De Cordova, manufacturer of Annattoine (dry extract of annatto), to I. P. Howell & Co. Discusses West Indies bark. Dated May 6, 1871. Sent from New York City to Newark, New Jersey.

This trade card advertises Sternberg & Sherman, dry goods merchants located at 230 Market Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a bride and groom. The couple is dressed in stylish attire, with the bride wearing a white dress and the groom wearing a black suit. The back of the card features an advertisement and a message about credit without security.

This trade card advertises A. Birnbaum & Son, Fashionable Clothiers, located at 144 Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. The card features an illustration of a young girl, possibly named Rosie, dressed in a fashionable outfit. She stands against a background with a floral design. The card is 3 by 4 3/8 inches in size. The front of the card features a red border with a gold and white floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Schiff & Co., a dry goods store located on Ferry Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features two lovebirds perched on a branch, surrounded by lush foliage. The birds are painted in vibrant colors, creating a sense of tropical beauty. The background includes a scenic landscape with a winding path and distant hills. The back of the card contains further advertising for the business, including a listing of their goods and services.

A one-page commercial letter dated February 9, 1847, written by Horace E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans. The letter details commercial activities between their firms, including sales accounts of U.S. Staff swords, watches, and transactions with Hyde & Goodrich. Horace E. Baldwin was a partner in Taylor, Baldwin and Co. in Newark, New Jersey, before moving to New Orleans in 1842. The letter is part of a larger collection purchased on January 7, 2013.

One-page letter written by Horace E. Baldwin in Newark, New Jersey to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 28, 1852. Baldwin discusses his unexpected early return from Europe due to his inability to focus on anything but business. The letter also notes that Baldwin died within five months of writing this letter.

One-page letter written by Wickliffe E. Baldwin in Newark, New Jersey to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 7, 1853. The letter discusses insurance renewals.

One-page letter written by Wickliffe E. Baldwin in Newark, New Jersey, to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 8, 1853. The letter discusses questions regarding an invoice for guns and the estate of H.E.B.

Two-page letter written by Wickliffe E. Baldwin in Newark, New Jersey, to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 10, 1853. The letter discusses plans for dissolving a business.

This trade card advertises Eben & Berckowitz, a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Broome Street and Springfield Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a man in a stockade, standing in a colorful, cartoon-like pose. The illustration appears to be the background of the card. The card has a red border around the outside of the design. The back of the card is blank.