Geography: Oakland

Trade card advertising E. Abraham's dry goods store, located at 918 Broadway, between Eighth and Ninth Streets, in Oakland, California. The card features an illustration of women watering flowers with human faces and includes the phrase "NEW YORK DRY & FANCY GOODS HOUSE." The card also has a Golden Horse sign. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises A. Jonas & Bros., a clothing and furnishing store with multiple locations in California. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts two children playing with a wagon in a sepia-toned illustration. The background suggests an outdoor setting. Below the image, the address 873-875 Broadway S.W., cor. 8th is visible. The back of the card (Image 2) lists additional locations and merchandise: Santa Cruz—Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Shoes, etc.; San Bernardino—Boston Clothing and Shoe House, St. Charles Hotel; San Francisco. The back of the card also mentions San Francisco, suggesting another branch of the business.

This trade card for Kahn & Sons, located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California, features a decorative floral design with red and yellow roses. The back of the card is blank. The card has a yellow border.

This trade card advertises A. Kline, a retailer of fancy goods, gloves, and ladies' underwear located at 1111 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card features a playful illustration of a puppy with its paws on a shoe, as if it were trying to take off the shoe. The image is copyright 1882 by G. Kahn.

This trade card advertises A. J. Jacobs & Co., a shoe store located at 1001 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a brown and white dog resting on a beach with its paw on a log. The dog is looking towards the right, The text, 'Ladies and Gents Fine Shoes' is on the card in a red banner. The background is a beach scene with sand and water. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, a dry goods merchant located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features an image of a mother and a young girl sitting on a park bench. The mother wears a blue dress, and the young girl wears a pink dress. The background is a shaded area of the park. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Jacob, a clothier located at 645 Broadway, between 6th and 7th streets, Oakland, California. The card features a bell-shaped design with a beautiful floral border of roses. The main image is a charming village scene featuring small buildings and a path leading to a distant mountain. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Jacob, a clothier located at 645 Broadway, between 6th and 7th Streets, in Oakland, California. The card features a stylized bell-shaped design with a village scene. It showcases red and blue flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Lippmann & Co., a dry goods store located at 903 Broadway, between 8th and 9th Streets, in Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a bustling scene of people entering the store. The illustration is done in black sepia tones on a cream background. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the store, featuring a list of items sold, including clothes, bed linens, and more.

This trade card advertises A. Jonas & Bros., a clothing and house furnishings retailer located at 873.875 Broadway, S.W. corner of 8th St., San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl holding a large envelope, sealed with a flower. The back of the card provides further details about the company, including its multiple locations in California: San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Bernardino, and Oakland. The card lists the business as manufacturers and importers.

This trade card advertises Salinger Bros., a dry goods merchant located at 1051 Broadway, corner of 11th Street, Oakland, California. The card is folded, and the inside features a place to write wants. On the front of the card, a man in a suit is playing a mandolin to a woman holding a fan. Both appear to be dressed in fashionable clothing. They stand against a white picket fence in front of a house with a tree and other plants. The back of the card features more advertisements. The back of the card features advertisements in the form of printed text.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and dress accessories store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a girl standing next to a giant egg with two doves perched on it. The card has a bright red background and is adorned with decorative elements.

This trade card advertises E. Abraham's New York Dry & Fancy Goods House. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl carrying a pail of water. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the business name, "NEW YORK DRY & FANCY GOODS HOUSE," is prominently displayed, along with the address: 913 Broadway, between Eighth and Ninth Streets. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's Dry Goods, a store located at 903 & 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a young boy standing next to a giant egg and two doves. There are decorative flourishes in the background. The card also includes the store's address, 'Two Doors Above 8th'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Lippmann's, a dry goods store in Oakland, California, features a whimsical illustration of a young boy standing next to an oversized locust. The boy is depicted in period clothing, likely from the late 19th century. The image is likely meant to convey a sense of scale or perhaps relate to the vast selection offered by Lippmann's. Below the illustration, the business's address is prominently displayed: 903 & 905 Broadway, two doors above 8th. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises George Samuels, a clothier located at 905 Washington Street, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a castle inside a winter leaf with an image of a snowy mountain peak, possibly the Sierra Nevada, in the background. The text on the card notes that the business has moved to a new location at 915 Washington Street. The image is surrounded by a light blue and white border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, dry goods merchants located at 1003 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a mother and two children feeding chicks. There are a variety of chickens, including chicks, roosters, and hens. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Geo. Samuels, a clothier located at 905 Washington Street, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a stylized cottage illustration inside a square with a pink dogwood tree growing in front. The card also lists a new address, 915 Washington Street, indicating a possible relocation. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Geo. Samuels, a clothier located at 915 Washington Street in Oakland, California. The card features a stylized image of a cottage nestled within a large, stylized leaf. The design is a winter scene, suggesting the card was distributed during a colder season. The front of the card provides the address and indicates that Samuels relocated to 915 Washington Street. The back of the card is blank.

This die-cut trade card advertises Geo. Samuels, a clothier located at 905 Washington Street, Oakland, California. The card features a charming illustration of a boy holding blue flowers for a girl. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and dress accessories store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a young girl riding a giant dove, symbolizing the store's focus on fashion and elegance. The inscription 'Two Doors Above 8th' provides additional location information. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, a dry goods store located at 1003 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts two girls sitting on a fence. The girls are dressed in different outfits. The girls appear to be chatting or giggling. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, dry goods merchants located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two women in long dresses serving tea. [The card was on display at the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati, Ohio during 2005.]. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, a business located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card features a mountain scene with blue lilies in the foreground. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, a dry goods store located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card features a full-color illustration of a peacock with its tail feathers spread wide. The peacock is a symbol of beauty and elegance, which may have been intended to reflect the high-quality merchandise offered by Kahn & Sons. The card's background is a simple, light blue, allowing the peacock to be the focal point. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises The Elite, a clothing store owned by C. Isaacs in Oakland, California. The card features two robins perched on a branch against a light blue background. The store's address is printed at the bottom of the card: 888 Washington Street, between 7th and 8th Streets. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Kahn & Sons features a ship sailing in a circle and surrounded by dogwood flowers. The card indicates that the business is located at 1003 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card is one of a set of three, and is likely from a collection of cards advertising various businesses in Oakland. The card has a brown border and an ornate floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, located at 1003 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a ship sailing in a circle against a background of pink roses. This card is the second of a set of three. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of three trade cards for Kahn & Sons, a business located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card features a ship sailing in a circle, surrounded by red roses. The front of the card is printed in black ink on white paper. The back is blank.

This trade card for A. Jonas & Bros. features three children sitting on a bench. The card advertises the company's location as 873.875 Broadway Street, southwest corner of 8th Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and general merchandise store located at 903 and 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a child riding a bird with a stylized and colorful design. Text on the card indicates that Lippmann's is located “two doors down at Eighth.” The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Geo. Samuels, a clothier located at 915 Washington Street between 8th and 9th Streets in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children in a boat and another boy fishing in a body of water. The illustration suggests a relaxed outdoor setting. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Abraham, a dry goods and dress accessories retailer located at 13 Broadway between 8th and 9th Streets, Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two children sitting by a campfire. One is holding a book and the other is holding a cooking pot. The other figure appears to be looking at the viewer. Above the image, the text, “SIGN OF THE GOLDEN HORSE SHOE” appears, which may be a reference to the store’s name or a store symbol. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Wurkheim's Cloak and Suit House in Oakland, California. The front of the card (Image 1: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/0fbb6264-71eb-45c7-92a3-745ba6ebf159%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) features a depiction of a scene with Black figures picking cotton, and two boys tripping a woman with a rope. The text on the card includes the business' address: 1109 Broadway. The illustration is caricaturish and employs racist imagery. The back of the card (Image 2: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/0ecfb291-db5c-49eb-8366-05f85da6e8da%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) is blank. [The donor's wife is listed as a donor to a synagogue, which provides additional context regarding the donor's background.]

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a young boy in a red jacket standing at an easel painting trees. There is a bench behind the boy in the scene, along with some vegetation. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Jonas & Bros., a clothing and house furnishings store with locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz, and San Bernardino, California. The front of the card features a woman dressed in a light green dress. The back of the card provides the addresses for the store locations: 17 & 19 Battery St. in San Francisco, 873 & 875 Broadway in Oakland, Santa Cruz (next to the Pacific Ocean House), and San Bernardino.

This trade card, advertising Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, features a scene from the biblical story of Moses parting the Red Sea. The scene shows Moses raising his staff, while the sea parts behind him, and the Hebrew people escape from Pharaoh's army. The card is a national ad for the tonic. The back of the card includes more information about Dr. Jayne's Expectorant.

This trade card advertises Sallinger's New Department Store, operating under the name W. L. & Co. in Oakland, California. The front of the card displays a stock card with a faded image of a woman holding a piece of jewelry. The back of the card advertises gold rings with a black and white illustration. The back of the card features a gold ring and a smaller diamond ring. The illustration and wording suggest the rings are part of a sale.

This trade card advertises Magnes' Corset and Underwear House, located at 917 Washington Street in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a winter scene with a church in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Magnes', a corset and underwear store located at 917 Washington Street in Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a child playing in the snow. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of warmth and comfort, which are associated with the products sold by Magnes'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bennison, Liebmann & Co. at 1157 and 1159 in Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts children in a boat on a body of water. The image is a stylized, simple line drawing. [Bennison and Liebmann were dry-goods merchants in Oakland, California. The business operated in the late 19th century.]

Two trade cards advertising Mrs. R. Cohen's and Cohen's businesses in Oakland, California. One card features a child and a toy boat, suggesting stationery and toys were sold. The other card shows an Art Deco design. The cards are undated, but based on stylistic elements, they are estimated to date from around 1885. One card lists an address of 404 9th Street, Oakland, California.

This trade card advertises Bennison, Liebmann & Co., a dry goods store located at 1157 & 1159 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of an owl perched in a tree, with its wings spread, against a background of an idealized landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This rare Levi Strauss & Co. trade card, advertised by Oakland retailer "The Elite," showcases the company's iconic clothing. The front of the card displays Levi Strauss & Co. branding and likely depicts their clothing line, though specific details require higher-resolution imaging for confirmation. The back of the card features an imprint of "The Elite" Men's Furnishings, located at 868 Washington St. between 7th and 8th Streets in Oakland, California. Caesar Isaacs is identified as the proprietor. The date of the patent, 1873, is also visible. The card shows signs of age, including a light crease that has been pressed out. This trade card is exceptionally rare; according to donor notes, only a few examples are known to exist.

Billhead for Abraham & Brother, a wholesale and retail dealer in clothing, dry goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, groceries, wines, liquors, hardware, crockery, and other items. The bill is dated August 31, 1867, and is made out to the Stage Co., a likely reference to the Oregon Stage Company, which was a stagecoach line operating in the late 19th century. The billhead lists two purchases of nails on August 16 and 24, with a total price of 50 cents. The billhead has handwritten text, a detailed list of goods, and a handwritten signature by Abraham & Brother.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods store located at 903 & 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a drawing of a boy in a blue suit and a large, cracked egg on the ground. It is one of four cards in a series. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and clothing store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a young boy dressed in a gray suit standing beside a broken, large, light-blue egg with a yellow yolk. He is holding a knife in his right hand and a fork in his left. The background includes a blue, yellow, and green floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of four trade cards advertising Lippmann's, a dry goods store located at 903 & 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a young girl in a pink dress with a large, colorful egg. It is not clear if the egg is a toy or being used for a specific product advertised on the card. There is a blue border surrounding the image and text. The back of this card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card features a girl in a pink dress holding a large egg, perhaps referencing the store's sale of clothing or other goods. The card has a red border and a black and white illustration. This is the third of four cards from this store.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and general merchandise store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children and insects. There is a snail and a large bug with wings and legs on the right side of the card. The card is part of a set of three, and this is the first card in the set. The back of the card is blank. The card features a whimsical, cartoonish illustration of children playing in a park-like setting. There are trees, flowers, a rabbit, a bird, and a cat in the background. The children appear to be dressed in clothing from the Victorian era. The design is colorful and playful, and it is likely meant to appeal to children and adults alike.

This is a trade card for Lippmann's located at 903 & 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card is adorned with a charming illustration featuring children and bugs. The front of the card features a colorful, whimsical scene of two children interacting with a variety of bugs, including bees. The illustrations are depicted in a cartoonish style, with exaggerated features. One child appears to be holding a jar containing bugs, while the other is reaching out to touch a butterfly. The image creates a sense of wonder and whimsy, likely appealing to a child audience. This card is part of a set of three.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's Dry Goods and Clothing Store in Oakland, California, at 903 & 905 Broadway. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children interacting with bugs in a fantasy setting. The children are dressed in colorful clothing and the bugs are realistically depicted. The card is one of a three card set. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Bros.' Boston Boot & Shoe Store, located at 845 Broadway, Oakland, CA. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a sailboat with one sail. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. A separate text on the card mentions the J. M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, with the Bertha Rauh Cohen Annex. This home was founded in 1890 by Esther Gusky, in memory of her husband, Jacob Mark Gusky. The Annex was a gift in 1889 from Aaron Cohen in memory of his wife, Bertha Rauh Cohen.

This trade card advertises Jacob Bros.' Boston Boot & Shoe Store, located at 845 Broadway, Oakland, CA. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a sailboat with two sails. The image is likely symbolic and may not directly relate to the store's products. The back of the card is blank. The description accompanying the trade card in the collection also includes information about the J.M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, which is unrelated to the business advertised on the card.

This trade card advertises Jacob Brothers' Boston Boot & Shoe Store, located at 845 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a drawing of a sailboat with three sails. The back of the card is blank. A separate text on the card mentions the J.M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, with the Bertha Rauh Cohen Annex. The home was founded in 1890 by Esther Gusky and the Annex was a gift in 1889 from Aaron Cohen.

Billhead from Leon Hershberg & Co., importers and dealers of foreign and native wines and liquors, located at 851 and 853 Washington Street, Oakland, California. Dated December 14, 1881. The bill lists the purchase of 1 gallon of “Joerem” (likely a type of alcoholic beverage), 1/2 pt of “old Port Wine” and 1/2 pt of “old Rye,” totaling $3.50. The billhead is a standard printed form with handwritten details. The billhead prominently features a large, decorative logo depicting a Russian eagle and the words “Russian Black Balsam” and “Russian Balsamic Bitters.” The company name, address, and products are displayed in ornate, late 19th-century style lettering.

This trade card advertises the Oakland Clothing House, located at 1001 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a house in a pasture scene with a fence and trees surrounding it. There are trees and clouds in the background. The card has a green border. The back of the card is blank. The card is a trade card for J. Letter, owner of the Oakland Clothing House.