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Billhead - S. Hamberger & Co., Paris, Illinois, July 9, 1872

Billhead - S. Hamberger & Co., Paris, Illinois, July 9, 1872

Statement of Account from S. Hamberger & Co., dealers in dry goods, clothing, gents' furnishing goods, cloths, cassimeres, etc., located at the East Side Public Square in Paris, Illinois. Dated July 9, 1872. The billhead is a simple document, with a basic header section listing the business and its location, along with the date. It lists an item purchased by S. W. Rives on November 14. The bill is marked as paid on January 9, 1873 by S. Hamberger & Co.

Trade Card for A. Friedlander & Co., Importers and Manufacturers of Cloaks, Suits & Mantles

Trade Card for A. Friedlander & Co., Importers and Manufacturers of Cloaks, Suits & Mantles

This trade card advertises A. Friedlander & Co., importers and manufacturers of cloaks, suits, and mantles. The front of the card showcases an elaborate, colorful graphic featuring stylized, Art Nouveau-inspired illustrations of women in various elegant garments. The illustrations are arranged around a central text panel that prominently displays the business name and slogan. The back of the card contains a lithograph image of a factory. It lists the business addresses in Boston and New York City as well as factory locations in Berlin, Germany, and Paris, France.

Trade Card for Z. Horikoshi & Co., Represented by Clarence C. Stein

Trade Card for Z. Horikoshi & Co., Represented by Clarence C. Stein

This trade card advertises Z. Horikoshi & Co., a business represented by Clarence C. Stein. The card features a decorative pattern on the front, with a red border. It is a simple card with no graphic design beyond the text. The text reads, '32, GREEN STREET,' 'REPRESENTS Z. HORIKOSHI & CO.,' 'TELEPHONE 1648 SPRING.' [The business was likely located in Paris, France, and imported goods from Japan.] The card is from the late 1880s or early 1890s. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Herman Loeb & Co., Perfumery

Trade Card for Herman Loeb & Co., Perfumery

This black trade card advertises Herman Loeb & Co., a perfumery with locations in New York City and Paris, France. The card features an illustration of two birds in a nest inside a dogwood tree, The card's text reads “EXQUISTE PERFUMES…HERMAN LOEB & CO…PARIS &; NYC;”. The front of the card contains the image and text, and the back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Luis M. Meyer, Merchant Tailor

Trade Card for Luis M. Meyer, Merchant Tailor

This trade card advertises Luis M. Meyer, a merchant tailor located at 235 Sixth Avenue, New York, New York. The front of the card features a simple design with a hand holding a bouquet of roses. The back of the card provides more details about the business.

Trade Card: Fleishman Bros., Dry Goods and Dress Accessories, Pittsburgh and New York

Trade Card: Fleishman Bros., Dry Goods and Dress Accessories, Pittsburgh and New York

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a dry goods and dress accessories store with locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; New York, New York; and Paris, France. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a young woman picking roses, suggesting the delicacy and beauty of the merchandise offered by the store. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement mentioning the "City of Paris," which references the Paris location and implies a connection to Parisian fashion trends. The address listed on the card is 92 Market Street. The back of the card is not blank, it contains a full advertisement.

Trade Card: G. Cohen & Son, San Francisco, California

Trade Card: G. Cohen & Son, San Francisco, California

Trade card advertising G. Cohen & Son, located at 240 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The card features an image of a soldier looking into a pastry shop on the front. The back indicates the store was "lighted by electricity" and mentions an office in Prescott, Arizona. The card is undated, but circa 1885 is suggested.

Letter from Charles Tobias to Henry Tobias, Liverpool, England, June 17, 1841

Letter from Charles Tobias to Henry Tobias, Liverpool, England, June 17, 1841

Three-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England on June 17, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter primarily discusses business matters, including orders for jewelry, silk, velvet, and knives placed in Paris on June 11, 1841. It also includes personal details expressing concern over Henry's spending habits and his emotional state.

Letter from Henry Tobias to Charles Tobias, Paris, December 22, 1841

Letter from Henry Tobias to Charles Tobias, Paris, December 22, 1841

A two-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Paris, France on December 22, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses vestments purchases and financial considerations for a potential business venture between the Tobias family and another party, requiring a 50% capital contribution from M.I. Tobias & Co.

Letter from George Newbold to Rothschild Frères Requesting Loans, 1839 September 30

Letter from George Newbold to Rothschild Frères Requesting Loans, 1839 September 30

A three-page stampless letter written by George Newbold, President of the Bank of America, to Rothschild Frères in Paris on September 30, 1839. Newbold requests additional loans to help the Bank of America recover from the Panic of 1837. The letter details the bank's financial situation and proposes using Treasury Notes as collateral. The letter was carried by the packet ship Charles Carroll.

Collection of 39 Miscellaneous Commercial Documents from Mayer Sulzberger's 1880 European Trip

Collection of 39 Miscellaneous Commercial Documents from Mayer Sulzberger's 1880 European Trip

This collection comprises 39 miscellaneous commercial documents related to Mayer Sulzberger's European trip in 1880. The materials include billheads, letters, receipts, and telegrams from various hotels, businesses, and individuals in France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and England. The documents provide insights into Sulzberger's travel itinerary, expenses, and business contacts during his journey. Dates range from 1880 to 1882. Specific locations include Paris, Munich, Philadelphia, Liverpool, Stuttgart, and London, among others.

Collection of 24 Letters from the Tobias Family Archive, 1843-1865

Collection of 24 Letters from the Tobias Family Archive, 1843-1865

This collection comprises 24 miscellaneous letters from the Tobias family archive, spanning the years 1843-1865. The letters, written between various members of the Tobias family and their associates, discuss personal and business matters, including family health, shipping, money issues, and general news. Geographic locations mentioned include Liverpool, England; New York, New York; Charleston, South Carolina; Boston, Massachusetts; Paris, France; and Cheltenham, England. Addresses mentioned in the letters include Board Street, New York, NY; 29 Nassau Street, New York, NY; Bleecker Street, New York, NY; Broad Street, New York, NY; and 38 Harley Street, London, England. The collection provides insight into the lives and business dealings of a Jewish merchant family in the mid-19th century.

Broadside announcing the New York branch of S. Dessau, Importer of Diamonds and Precious Stones, March 10, 1884

Broadside announcing the New York branch of S. Dessau, Importer of Diamonds and Precious Stones, March 10, 1884

A broadside printed in the form of a handwritten correspondence from S. Dessau, importer of diamonds and precious stones. Dated March 10, 1884, it announces the establishment of a branch house in New York City at Four Maiden Lane. The main office is listed as 15 Rue de Chateaudun, Paris. The broadside features a letter on the front page and an illustration on the back. The inside is blank.

Trade Card for Herman Loeb & Co., Perfumery

Trade Card for Herman Loeb & Co., Perfumery

This trade card advertises Herman Loeb & Co., a perfumery with locations in New York and Paris. The front of the card features a red flower with a daisy inside and a sprig of flowers, alluding to the fragrant scents offered by the company. The back of the card is blank.