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Lewisson's Clothing Bazaar Advertisement Bank Note

Lewisson's Clothing Bazaar Advertisement Bank Note

Advertising bank note for Lewisson's Clothing Bazaar, located at 23 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The note features imagery of a sailor with a US flag and an Indian maiden with a US shield. While the note itself is undated, an advertisement matching this note appeared in the 1852 Providence City Tax Book. References to this advertisement also appear in Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes, American Tercentenary Issue, pages 122 & 123 (1840).

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Request for Insurance on Furs, Providence to London, 1770

Request for Insurance on Furs, Providence to London, 1770

Request for insurance on four kegs of furs shipped from Providence, Rhode Island to London aboard the "Hope" by Moses David and Jacob Lopez, circa 1770. The document details the insurance request and includes information about the shipment and the parties involved.

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Letter from J. R. Hershorn to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Retirement of Solomon Pareira, October 4, 1858

Letter from J. R. Hershorn to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Retirement of Solomon Pareira, October 4, 1858

Three-page letter written by J. R. Hershorn to Isaac Leeser on October 4, 1858, from Providence, Rhode Island, detailing a surprise celebration for the retirement of Solomon Pareira, president and founder of the Sons of Israel and David. Hershorn describes the goblet presented to Pareira and includes the text of Pareira's retirement address. The letter also mentions numerous other individuals.

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Isaac Hahn and M. Opper Personal Check

Isaac Hahn and M. Opper Personal Check

A personal check jointly signed by Isaac Hahn and M. Opper, dated June 6, 1876. The check was printed by the National Bank Note Company and issued in Providence, Rhode Island. Additional information indicates an October 12, 1889 date related to this check and its connection to New York, New York.

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Providence Patriot, November 24, 1819: Editorial Reprinting Noah's Critique of Pennsylvania's Thanksgiving Proclamation

Providence Patriot, November 24, 1819: Editorial Reprinting Noah's Critique of Pennsylvania's Thanksgiving Proclamation

Newspaper clipping from the Providence Patriot, published in Providence, Rhode Island on November 24, 1819. This clipping reprints an editorial from the National Advocate written by Mordecai Manuel Noah, responding to Pennsylvania Governor Findlay's declaration of a state day of thanksgiving for Christians. Noah satirically questions the exclusion of Jews from the governor's proclamation.

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April 6, 1822, Issue of the *Providence Patriot* Newspaper: Death Notice for Jacob Lopez

April 6, 1822, Issue of the *Providence Patriot* Newspaper: Death Notice for Jacob Lopez

This archival item consists of a newspaper clipping from the April 6, 1822, edition of the *Providence Patriot*. The clipping reprints a death notice for Jacob Lopez from the *Newport Republican*, describing him as the nephew of Aaron Lopez and offering glowing remarks. The notice mentions Jacob's brother, still living at the time, and identifies Jacob as the son of Abraham Lopez, one of the last Jews in Newport, Rhode Island.

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Trade Card: David Levy, Wholesale Dealer & Mfg. Agent in Fine Segars, Providence, Rhode Island

Trade Card: David Levy, Wholesale Dealer & Mfg. Agent in Fine Segars, Providence, Rhode Island

This trade card advertises David Levy, a wholesale dealer and manufacturing agent of fine cigars. The front of the card features text prominently displaying the business's description: "Wholesale Dealer & Mfg. Agent in Fine Segars." Below this, the address is clearly printed: "No. 7 South Water Street." The style of the lettering and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is signed by David Levy.

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Trade Card: Louis Frank, The Popular Hatter, Providence, Rhode Island

Trade Card: Louis Frank, The Popular Hatter, Providence, Rhode Island

This trade card advertises Louis Frank, "The Popular Hatter." The front of the card depicts an infant holding a doll wearing a ruffled collar. The image is charming and likely intended to appeal to mothers and families. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card features the full advertisement, with the business name, title ("The Popular Hatter"), and two addresses: 38 Westminster Street and 174 North Main Street, Providence.

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Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers

Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, a clothing store located in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features an illustration of a mother and child dressed in colonial garb, likely meant to evoke a sense of tradition and quality. The back of the card is blank.

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Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers

Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, a clothing store in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a woman standing by a wall, looking out. She is dressed in a dark gown and shawl. The background is a muted grey. The back of the card is blank.

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Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Boot and Shoe Dealers

Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Boot and Shoe Dealers

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, leading boot and shoe dealers in Providence, Rhode Island. The card is printed in black and white, with a bold red border. The card has a black and white illustration of a man looking over his shoulder in a busy street scene. There is a woman with a baby carriage nearby. The card is framed in a heavy black border.

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Trade Card: Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers, Providence, Rhode Island

Trade Card: Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers, Providence, Rhode Island

This trade card for Rosenbloom Brothers, clothiers, features a woman depicted in stereotypical Japanese garb. She is wearing a red kimono-style dress. The illustration style is characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking. The image is presented without any additional text or business information on the front of the card. The back of the card is blank. The subject matter reflects the prevalent stereotypes and cultural misunderstandings of the era, and the trade card itself functions as a visual representation of that context. Note that the depiction of the woman in stereotypical Japanese garb is problematic and reflects biases of the time.

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Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothing Merchants

Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothing Merchants

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, a clothing merchant in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a woman dressed in a Japanese-style garment. She stands holding a fan with a floral design. The card is trimmed in a dark red border. The back of the card is blank.

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Trade Card: Gaff, Fleischmann & Co.'s Compressed Yeast, Ira Harvey, Agent for Rhode Island

Trade Card: Gaff, Fleischmann & Co.'s Compressed Yeast, Ira Harvey, Agent for Rhode Island

This trade card advertises Gaff, Fleischmann & Co.'s Compressed Yeast, with Ira Harvey as the Rhode Island agent. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children stringing flowers on a fence. The style is reminiscent of late 19th-century children's book illustrations. Below the image, the text clearly states "Gaff, Fleischmann & Co.'s Compressed Yeast" and "Ira Harvey Agent for Rhode Island." The back of the card is blank.

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Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers

Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, clothiers in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of children in colonial garb, serving tea. They are wearing long dresses and vests, with their hair styled in powdered wigs. The card features a border of a floral pattern. The back of the card is blank.

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Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers

Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Clothiers

This trade card, likely dating from around 1885, advertises the clothing business of Rosenbloom Brothers in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young child carrying a basket of flowers. The card appears to be printed in black and white, with the child depicted in a light-colored dress and a straw hat. The back of the card is blank.

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Trade Card for S. Milkman & Co., Clothiers

Trade Card for S. Milkman & Co., Clothiers

This trade card advertises S. Milkman & Co., a clothier located at 161 Westminster Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a single illustration of a girl with a daisy for a hat. The daisy is upside down, with the flower facing the bottom of the card. The back of the card is blank.

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Trade Card for S. Milkman & Co., Millinery

Trade Card for S. Milkman & Co., Millinery

This is a trade card for S. Milkman & Co., millinery located at 161 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The card features a woman wearing a hat that is adorned with an upside-down red flower. The front of the card has a red border. The back is blank.

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Trade Cards: William Loeb & Co. and Lerch & Rice Co., Jewelry, Providence, Rhode Island and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Trade Cards: William Loeb & Co. and Lerch & Rice Co., Jewelry, Providence, Rhode Island and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

This record contains two trade cards. The first card advertises William Loeb & Co., of Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features a branch of red and ink roses. The back of this card advertises rings and diamonds made by Loeb & Co. in Providence, Rhode Island. The second card shows an advertisement for Lerch & Rice Co., of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where the jewelry was for sale. The back of this card is blank.

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Rhode-Island American and General Advertiser, March 9, 1821

Rhode-Island American and General Advertiser, March 9, 1821

Newspaper article from the March 9, 1821, edition of the Rhode-Island American and General Advertiser, published in Providence, Rhode Island. The article discusses accusations of bribery against Mordecai Manuel Noah, who denies the charges and has subsequently been appointed Sheriff of New York City.

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Letter from Isaac Cohen & Co. to Joshua Bicknell, Jr., Savannah, Georgia, September 18, 1816

Letter from Isaac Cohen & Co. to Joshua Bicknell, Jr., Savannah, Georgia, September 18, 1816

Three-page commercial letter written by Isaac Cohen of Isaac Cohen & Co. in Savannah, Georgia, to Joshua Bicknell, Jr. in Providence, Rhode Island, dated September 18, 1816. The letter discusses business conditions in Savannah, including high rents, the failure of several mercantile firms (Pelot & Merrick, Isaac Merrick & Co., and Peter Schenk & Co.), the cotton and rice markets, and the health of the city.

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Providence Daily Journal, September 11, 1850: Report on the Beth-El Synagogue Riot in Albany, New York

Providence Daily Journal, September 11, 1850: Report on the Beth-El Synagogue Riot in Albany, New York

Newspaper clipping from the Providence Daily Journal, published in Providence, Rhode Island on September 11, 1850. The article details a riot at the Congregation Beth-El synagogue in Albany, New York, on September 7, 1850 (1 Tishrei 5611 Rosh Hashana), focusing on the conflict between Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise and members of the congregation over his reformist views. This firsthand account provides details of the 'Congregation Beth-El of Albany Affair'.

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Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers

Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, a clothing store located at 186 & 190 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The card features an illustration of two men hunting. One man stands with a gun in his hand, pointing it towards a bird that flies away in the distance. The other man is standing behind him, holding a rifle. The image appears to be set in a wooded area. The card has a dark brown border. The back of the card is blank.

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Program for the First American Performance of Antonín Dvořák's The Spectre's Bride

Program for the First American Performance of Antonín Dvořák's The Spectre's Bride

This is a program from the first American performance of Antonín Dvořák's dramatic cantata, The Spectre's Bride, held on November 18, 1885, in Providence, Rhode Island. The performance was presented by the Arion Club, with Jules Jordan conducting and featuring prominent vocalists Emma Fursch-Madi, Charles H. Thompson, and Max Heinrich. The program also includes an 11-page translation of the cantata's text. This is a first edition program. Subsequent performances were held in Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston.

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A Dissertation on the Future Restoration of the Jews, the Overthrow of the Papal Civil Authority, and on Other Interesting Events

A Dissertation on the Future Restoration of the Jews, the Overthrow of the Papal Civil Authority, and on Other Interesting Events

This 22-page pamphlet, published in Providence, Rhode Island in 1828 by Brown, presents a dissertation by James Wilson, Pastor of the Second Congregational Church in Providence. The dissertation discusses the future restoration of the Jews, the overthrow of the papal civil authority, and other related topics. It was originally delivered before a society dedicated to the colonization of converted Christian Jews. The pamphlet is in good condition and housed in a wrapper.

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Letter from Michael Lazarus to Shubael Hutchins Regarding Cotton and Cotton Presses, Savannah, Georgia, May 7, 1845

Letter from Michael Lazarus to Shubael Hutchins Regarding Cotton and Cotton Presses, Savannah, Georgia, May 7, 1845

A letter written by Michael Lazarus of Charleston, South Carolina, to Shubael Hutchins in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 7, 1845. Written from Savannah, Georgia, the letter discusses a shipment of damaged cotton, Lazarus's involvement in cotton presses, and the use of steamers on the Savannah River. The letter includes details about cotton prices and the challenges faced by planters due to drought.

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Trade Card for S. Milkman & Co., Millinery & Hair Goods

Trade Card for S. Milkman & Co., Millinery & Hair Goods

This trade card advertises S. Milkman & Co., a millinery and hair goods store located at 161 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features an illustration of a young woman with flowers in her hair, likely showcasing the store's wares. The back of the card is blank. The card measures 4-1/8 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high.

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Trade Card: Solomon Bros., Purveyors of Rumford Chemical Works Baking Powder, Savannah, Georgia

Trade Card: Solomon Bros., Purveyors of Rumford Chemical Works Baking Powder, Savannah, Georgia

This trade card advertises Solomon Bros. as purveyors of Rumford Chemical Works' baking powder. The front of the card (Image 1) displays a national stock card, clearly showing "Horsford's Bread Prep." The name "Rumford Chemical Works" and the company's logo are prominently displayed. The card also mentions Solomon Bros. and their location: Savannah, GA. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement, likely further detailing the product and company.

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