Geography: Pittston
Associated Items

Trade card advertising A. Feldman's boot and shoe shop located at 135 North Main Street, Sacks Block, Pittstown, Pennsylvania. The card features the text 'NO. 135 NORTH MAIN STREET.. SACKS BLOCK; TWO OF TWO; PARENTS, FARMERS, MECHANICS EVERYBODY BOOTS AND SHOES; STANDARD SCREW FASTENED;' It is estimated to be from circa 1885.

This trade card advertises A. Feldman's boot and shoe store located at 135 North Main Street in Pittstown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a sepia-toned illustration of a young girl, appearing thoughtful or perhaps slightly distressed, holding her head with one hand. The style of the illustration is characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking. The text on the front indicates the store's address and highlights the quality of the boots and shoes: "STANDARD SCREW FASTENED BOOTS AND SHOES...NO EQUAL...NATIONAL CARD." The back of the card (second image) displays a full advertisement, with a depiction of a shoe alongside additional text, showcasing a broader range of products or perhaps further emphasizing the store's commitment to quality.

Billhead from Henry Cohen, a merchant tailor, located at #123 opposite the Eagle Hotel in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated February 6, 1875, and provides a glimpse into the business practices of a Jewish merchant in the early anthracite coal region.

Deed transferring 100 acres of land in Pittston, Pennsylvania from Asa Dimock to Jacob Hart. Dated April 9, 1808. The deed is located in Clifford Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.