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A letter dated April 20, 1854, from Francis Frank Mandelbaum and P. H. Bruckman, partners in a Sacramento cigar shop, to Adolph Sutro, a tobacco trader in San Francisco (and future mayor). The letter expresses dissatisfaction with Sutro's delayed correspondence and includes a detailed order for various tobacco products, matches, and pipes.
Billhead from Weinstock, Lubin & Co., located at 400-412 K Street, Sacramento, California. Dated June 30, 1883. The billhead features a detailed illustration of the company's large department store, which was at the time the largest general retail store on the Pacific Coast. The billhead also includes a statement of account, showing various debit and credit amounts. The billhead is printed in a distinctive Victorian-style font and features ornate text and borders.
Invoice from Greenebaum & Bro., importers and dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, &c., located at No. 128 J. cor. Fifth Street, Sacramento, California. Dated February 23, 1858. The bill lists a purchase of 24 different items with corresponding prices for each item. The billhead features a printed header and uses ornate, cursive lettering typical of the period. The bill was issued to a buyer named Hardy & Kennedy.
Invoice from Henry Ahpel & Co., dealers in fruits, nuts, preserves, cigars and tobacco, located at 138 J Street, Sacramento, California. Dated March 2, 1858. The bill was purchased by Hardy & Kennedy. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, and a list of itemized purchased goods.
Invoice from Henry Ahpel & Co., wholesalers of green and dried fruits, nuts, preserves, cigars, and tobacco. Located at No. 138 J Street, between Fifth and Sixth Streets, Sacramento, California. Dated December 29, 1858. The bill lists an itemized list of items purchased by Harvy & Kennedy. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.
A broadside letter addressed to the California Legislature, circa 1890s, protesting the acceptance of the Commission Bill as a substitute for the Funding Bill. The letter was written by Adolph Sutro and expresses his opposition to what he perceived as monopolistic practices.
This trade card advertises S. J. Nathan & Co., a leading clothier in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy in a colonial-style outfit offering a bird's nest to a girl. The card's description notes that the business is located at the northeast corner of Third and K Streets, with additional addresses at 301, 303, and 305 K Streets, Sacramento. [The company also had a New York Factory located at 78 Reade Street and a Wholesale House at 39 and 31 Battery Street, San Francisco.] The back of the card features a more detailed advertisement for S. J. Nathan & Co.'s offerings, including a variety of men's clothing and accessories.
This trade card advertises S. S. Nathan & Co., popular clothiers in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man holding a large bouquet of flowers. The image is likely intended to be humorous and eye-catching. Below the illustration, the card lists multiple addresses: N.E. Corner Third and K Streets; 301, 303, 305 K Street, Sacramento; New York Factory 78 Reade St; and Wholesale House, 39 & 31 Battery St., San Francisco. The back of the card features a detailed advertisement, though the specifics are not described in the provided information.
This trade card advertises S. S. Nathan & Co., a wholesale dry goods and clothing company with locations in Sacramento and San Francisco, California. The card features a humorous illustration of a lion being carried off by a giant bug. The front of the card states the company's addresses in Sacramento, San Francisco, and New York. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises M. Hirsh's secondhand business in Sacramento, California. The front of the card depicts a caricature of a Black child eating watermelon. This imagery reflects the racist stereotypes prevalent during the late 19th century. The address, 813 J Street, is visible on the card. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises the Wiedmann Candy Manufactory, located at 418 J Street, Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a yellow rose on a branch. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Mrs. E. M. Wiedmann's candy and manufacturing business. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of red and yellow roses in a vase, set on a table with various candies or sweets. The overall color palette is vibrant, likely using red and yellow as prominent colors. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the text "CANDY & MANUFACTURER" is clearly displayed, indicating the nature of the business. The address, 418 & 419 K St., Sacramento, is also visible. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises S. J. Nathan & Co., a clothing store located at 301, 303, and 305 K Street, corner of Third Street in Sacramento, California. The front of the card depicts a girl and boy in fancy dress. The boy offers a plate of pears to the girl. The back of the card features a full advertisement, emphasizing that S. J. Nathan & Co. has no connection with any other house bearing their name.
This trade card advertises S. J. Nathan & Co., a clothing store located at 301, 303, and 305 K Street, corner of Third, in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a baby riding on a grasshopper. The baby is wearing a yellow bonnet. The background appears to show an empty, green landscape. The card has a blue border and a yellow frame around the image. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.
This trade card advertises G. Politz, a clothing merchant located at 600 S. E. Cor. 6th and K Sts., Sacramento, California. The card features a stylized illustration of two yellow flowers and a bee. The design appears to be the main focus of the card, and the text about the business is below the floral design. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises S. S. Nathan & Co., clothiers located in Sacramento, California. The front of the card showcases a whimsical illustration featuring several comical grasshoppers. The address, 301, 303 & 305 K Street, corner of Third, is clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank. There are two images associated with this record; this description is based on the image with the grasshoppers.
This trade card advertises G. Politz, Capitol Clothing House located at the Southeast corner of Sixth and K Street in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a dog looking alike, both with a green jacket. The back of the card has a text about a confirmation ceremony for Jonas, the son of G. Politz. Jonas, a young lad, chanted a Hebrew text and delivered an address at the synagogue.
This trade card advertises H. Steinmann, a watchmaker and jeweler, located at 219 K Street, under the Western Hotel in Sacramento, California. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl and boy enjoying a picnic with a donkey grazing in the background. The style of the illustration is consistent with late 19th-century imagery. The back of the card features a full advertisement, stating that the business was established in 1855 and offers watches, jewelry, diamonds, and optical goods.
This trade card advertises the "Optimates Corset" by Weinstock & Lubin of Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a sailor outfit sitting on a rock, holding a small boat. The text on the front emphasizes the corset's quality, stating, "Cannot Break Down Over Hips" and lists the price as "One Dollar." The back of the card contains a full advertisement; however, the text is not fully legible. The style suggests the card dates to around the late 19th century.
This trade card advertises the Optimates Corset, sold by the firm Weinstock & Lubin in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman in a red dress holding a parasol, with three birds perched nearby. The woman is depicted in a fashionable pose from the late 19th century. The text on the front emphasizes the corset's features: "Adjustable, Will Fit Any Form, Cannot Break." The back of the card contains a full advertisement, although the details of the advertisement are not visible in the provided image.
This trade card advertises Wiedmann Candy Manufactory, a candy and nut dealer in Sacramento, California. The card features an illustration of a red rose and a blue pot with a candy cane. The front of the card provides the address of the store: 419 K Street, 418 J Street. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises J. M. Wiedmann, a dealer in candy and nuts located at 419 K Street, Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a cat playing with a ball of yarn. Pink flowers are depicted around the cat, which sits on a red-colored platform. The word 'DEALER' is written in bold on the card, with 'IN CANDY AND NUTS' written beneath. There is also a decorative border around the card. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises S. J. Nathan & Co., a clothing store located at 301, 303, 305 K Street N. E. Corner Third in Sacramento, California. [The company also had a wholesale location at 29 Battery Street in New York City.] The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of five children attempting to remove apples from a boy's basket. The back of the card includes an advertisement for the company's New York factory located at 78 Reade Street and mentions L. Phillips as a salesman working in both New York and San Francisco.
This trade card advertises S.J. Nathan & Co., the leading clothier of Sacramento, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a Punch and Judy show in progress. The show is being held in front of a building that may be Nathan & Co. or its factory in New York City. The text also includes the address for the factory in New York: 78 Reade Street. The text highlights that S.J. Nathan & Co. is a clothing manufacturer. The card has red and black printing. The reverse of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises S. & H. Levy, dealers in foreign and domestic dry and fancy goods, gents' furnishing goods, hosiery, etc. The business was located at 113 J Street, between 4th and 5th Street in Sacramento, California. The card has a plain white background, and the text is printed in black ink. The card is likely from the late 1860s or early 1870s.
An envelope addressed to Jacob Moe in Sacramento, California, postmarked ca. 1875, and sent from Isaac Phillips in Wathena, Kansas. The envelope features advertising.