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A commercial letter dated May 26, 1884, from Feigenbaum & Co., importers at 520-526 Market Street, San Francisco, to Henry Hall & Son & Co. at 21-25 Sutter Street, San Francisco. The letter requests an order for various unspecified items. The letter is written on Feigenbaum & Co.'s letterhead.
Check for $200.00 drawn on the Pima County Bank by B.M. Jacobs on April 6, 1881, payable to Zuong, Chung, Shing & Co., who held an account at the Pacific Bank in San Francisco. The check documents a financial transaction between Tucson, Arizona and San Francisco, California.
This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a business located at 526 Market Street and 21 to Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a playful scene of a young boy interacting with a dog. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.
A business letter dated May 22, 1884, written on the letterhead of Greenebaum & Straus, stockbrokers located at 232 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. Addressed to L. B. Frankel in Gold Hill, Nevada, the letter pertains to a stock purchase. The letter suggests that Frankel was involved in a legal matter in 1870/71 related to an official bond.
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.
Bill from Kahn Bro's. Bine & Co., importers, located at 25 & 27 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 28, 1886. The invoice is for a purchase made by Rosenberg Bros., Nevada City, Cal. The invoice includes handwritten details of the purchased items, likely fabrics or ribbons, including quantities, prices, and a total amount. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering. The document is also adorned with ornate frames and decorative elements, such as company logos and seals.
An invoice from N. Goodman & Sons, a general merchandise store based in San Francisco, California. Dated October 20, 1890, it lists several purchases, likely of dry goods, made by E. L. Rector from Gervais, Oregon. The total amount due for the purchases was $401.29. The billhead features a decorative logo with a scroll, a star, and an arrow.
Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., boot and shoe merchants located at 32 & 34 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 24, 1875. The billhead advertises "California Made Goods" and notes that the company is the sole agent for National Guaranteed Rubber Boots. Marion Leventritt is listed as a partner.
Invoice from L. & E. Wertheimer, importers of and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at Nos. 300, 302, 304, and 306 Front Street, corner Sacramento, San Francisco, California. Dated July 29, 1875. The bill lists the purchase of an unspecified number of cigars by Mrs. W. S. Strawbridge. The billhead is printed in red ink on white paper. The business name, address, and business type are printed in bold and framed.
Billhead for Helbing & Straus, importers and dealers in crockery, glass, and china ware. The business is located at Nos. 102 & 104 Battery Street, cor. Pine, San Francisco, California. The date of the billhead is June 29, 1875. The billhead has a printed header with an illustration of a large silver pitcher. The header also includes the business name, address, and a statement about no allowance for breakage.
Invoice from Code, Elfelt & Co., manufacturers of jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, ketchups, sauces, and canned goods of every description, located in San Francisco. The bill was sold to A. W. Holter and Bro., in Helena, Montana. Dated July 11, 1874. The invoice lists a variety of items such as 'Grape. Pick.', 'Pea. Soup', 'Lemon. Syrup', and 'Tomatoes'. Each item has an associated quantity and price. The billhead displays the company's name with ornate, Victorian-style lettering, and it includes decorative borders and a framed header section.
A letter dated May 14, 1880, written on the letterhead of Code, Elfelt & Co., a San Francisco-based manufacturer of pickles and hermetically sealed goods. The letter was sent to S. R. Buford & Co. in Virginia City, Montana. The verso of the letter includes a detailed product broadside. The letter arrived with a damaged transmittal cover.
Broadside issued in San Francisco, California on July 28, 1878, by Harrison Jones seeking endorsements for the position of sergeant-at-arms at the 1878-1879 California Constitutional Convention. The broadside lists 53 supporters, including Levi Strauss, eleven of whom are identified as Jewish. The document reflects the political climate of California during the constitutional convention.
This trade card advertises Kast's, a shoe store in San Francisco and Oakland, California. The front of the card features a baby in a basket of flowers. The back of the card lists the store's addresses at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco and 1111 & 1113 Broadway in Oakland. The card is printed on a cream-colored paper. The card is signed by L.S. Kast and J. Kaufmann.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1026-1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a child sitting on a tree branch with a grasshopper. The illustration is in a cartoon style and has a whimsical feel. The background is a green field, adding to the serene nature of the image. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business. This card is one of two in this record. The other card in the record is a single sheet and appears to be a more modern advertising piece, featuring a photo of a model wearing clothing advertised by the store.
This trade card, from the firm Heiman Bros., advertises their clothing business located at 1026 to 1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a salesman on a train. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is a full advertisement.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann's dry goods store in San Francisco, California. The front of the card displays two addresses: 1022 Market Street (opposite Fifth Street) and 17 Eddy Street (opposite Tivoli). A winter scene, possibly depicting a snowy road or street, is included in the design. The back of the card features a full advertisement and notes that foreign languages are spoken.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann's dry goods store in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a rural scene, possibly depicting a farm road and a hay harvest. The back of the card is a full advertisement, and it indicates that foreign languages are spoken. The address of the store is listed as 1022 Market Street, opposite Fifth Street, and 17 Eddy Street, opposite the Tivoli.
Albumen photograph of San Francisco's City College and its Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratory, taken circa 1866 by Nathan Klain. The photograph depicts a fence in the foreground and a trolley beside the building. The verso shows a green 3-cent George Washington revenue stamp issued between 1862 and 1871. The photograph is mounted on heavy card stock and measures 7-3/8" x 4-7/8".
A business letter written on the letterhead of Arthur Lewin & Co., Commission Merchants & Mfg. Agents, located at 18 & 20 Battery St., San Francisco, California. Dated October 11, 1886, the letter addresses the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. concerning dissatisfaction expressed by Kahn Bros. regarding a received towel order. The letter measures 8 x 10 inches and is written on both sides.
Printed dunning notice from the Pacific Hebrew Orphan Asylum and Home Society in San Francisco, California, to Asher Marks in Roseburg, Oregon, regarding overdue dues. Dated August 20, 1886. The notice includes a handwritten notation indicating possible settlement of the debt.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a sailor boy climbing a sail. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of adventure and the nautical themes often associated with San Francisco's maritime history. The illustration style is consistent with late 19th-century printmaking techniques. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a young sailor boy dropping a pail of water. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Louis Dampf & Co., dealers in gold and black walnut frames, oil paintings, chromos, and engravings. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts children playing in ocean waves. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) is fully covered by an advertisement for the business. The business's address, 727 & 729 Market Street, San Francisco, is clearly visible on the back.
This trade card advertises Shipper & Schwartz, Merchant Tailors, located at 733 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/90f04a85-8935-4f29-8191-19d61ab88a65%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) likely showcases the business's name and address prominently. The back of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/b07607ca-db56-4e65-a437-e72dc4e0749b%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) contains an advertisement, the details of which are not visible in the provided image.
Invoice from P. D. Code & Co., manufacturers of Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Preserves, Ketchups, Sauces, and Canned Goods of Every Description, located at 616 & 618 Front Street, San Francisco. Dated May 5, 1873. The bill lists items purchased by C. J. King, likely for a restaurant or grocery store, and includes itemized lists, prices, and total amount due. The billhead features a framed header section with an elegant and ornate script for the business name, along with the details of business operations: Manufacturing at 621 & 623 Front Street and Packing at 117, 119 & 121 Clark Street. There is also a handwritten notation of “Elfelt” below the printed “Code” business name.
A billhead issued by Engelbrecht & Levy, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 312 and 314 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated January 26, 1872. The bill lists multiple purchases of cigars and tobacco, including quantities and prices. The billhead features the company's name in a decorative, large font. The heading boasts, 'Pioneer Cigar Manufactory - The Largest on the Pacific Coast.'
Invoice from Einstein Bros. & Co., importers and manufacturers of boots and shoes, and dealers in leather, located at 29th and 31 Battery St, San Francisco, California. Dated October 24, 1873. The invoice lists a purchase of several items, such as '2 pair Calf Dress Boots,' '1 pair Gents Calf Dress Boots,' '1 pair Ladies Boots,' '1 pair Kid Boots,' '1 pair Kid Boots' & '1 pair Leather Boots', at different prices. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style lettering. Decorative elements include a company logo and business address at the top.
An invoice from Feigenbaum & Co., importers and manufacturers of toys, fancy goods, notions, and cutlery, located at 120 to 126 Sansome Street between Pine and Bush in San Francisco. Dated October 19, 1876, the invoice is for a sale to a customer. The invoice lists multiple purchased items, including “Knipto Kuf,” “Back Furres Suf,” “Triefco,” “Phoeno,” “Phease Eal,” “Mershaum pipestewles,” “Tabac,” “Tabic slate pencils,” and “Knives.” The invoice is written on a printed form with ruled lines for recording the items and totals. There is a printed header that highlights the company name in a decorative font with multiple lines of text listing the products sold. It also notes that goods are sold for U.S. Gold Coin and Silver is taken at current rate of discount.
Billhead for Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, and more, located at 113 Battery Street, between California and Pine Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated October 5, 1876. The bill lists a handwritten order, likely for an item such as a comb or a purchase of stationery. The billhead has a printed header section.
Billhead - 2/1/1888 ...622 & 624 Market Street, San Francisco... H. F. Gabel Mens Outfitters & Shirt Maker..excellent Illustrated Pants Store. The bill lists a quantity of shirts for a customer named M.D. Mokware, with a price of $2.25. The billhead includes a drawing of the store's exterior. The store's name and address are listed at the top of the billhead, and include information about the types of clothing and services offered.
Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., boot and shoe merchants located at the corner of Sansome and Bush Streets in San Francisco, California. Dated January 4, 1880. Features the California State Seal and the tagline "The boot for everyone". Marion Leventritt is listed as a partner.
Billhead for A. Wassermann & Co., importers of goods, located at Nos. 2 and 3 Custom House Block, Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated circa early 1860s. This billhead records a purchase by a Mr. S. Levy for multiple items, likely clothing or fabric. The billhead features a printed header and a handwritten transaction list.
Billhead for the History Company, publishers of the Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft. The billhead is dated February 1, 1888 and addressed to Adolph Sutro, located at 109 Battery St., San Francisco. The bill details the transaction and amount paid. The billhead includes printed headers, a handwritten address, and an image of a building.
Billhead for John Rosenfeld, a coal dealer located at the corner of Spear and Folsom Streets in San Francisco. Dated January 21, 1865. The bill shows a record of purchases from John Rosenfeld by the Merrimac (Steam Tug), with a list of dates and corresponding costs. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering and includes the business address.
This trade card advertises J. Loewenthal, a shoe retailer located at 927 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a striking illustration of a dapper gentleman, known as a 'Darling Dude,' standing in a Victorian-era interior. The man is fashionably dressed with a hat, bow tie, and an elaborate patterned vest. The illustration is set against a background of a grand staircase, a large window, and other opulent architectural details, suggesting the elegance of the shop. The card is in black and white with red accents. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises A. Koenig, a boot and shoe merchant located at 123 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy fishing. The boy stands in water, using a fishing pole and line, and is surrounded by water plants. The text on the card is in black lettering on a white background, with an ornate border. The back of the card is blank.
Billhead from Frankenthal & Co., dealers in fancy goods and Yankee notions. Located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco, the business is also listed as importing cutlery, pipes, musical instruments, perfumery, playing cards, and Yankee notions. This billhead, dated April 27, 1877, includes a list of purchases, likely of goods sold by Frankenthal & Co. It specifies that the bill is for gold coin, with silver taken at the current rate of discount. This billhead displays a simple style with some handwritten text on the image. The billhead shows ornate Victorian-style lettering.
Handwritten letter from Henry J. Labatt in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated October 31, 1853. Labatt informs Leeser of the newly elected officers of Congregation Emanu-El in its fourth year. The letter lists the officers and provides details about the congregation's activities and the status of San Francisco Jewry, including information about Rabbi Julius Eckman.
Handwritten letter from Marcus Schiller in San Francisco, California to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated November 29, 1865. The letter concerns a subscription and payment to the *Occident and American Jewish Advocate*.
Handwritten letter from Cauffman H. Meyer in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated August 10, 1862. The letter discusses the remittance of funds for Congregation Emanu-El and Meyer's plans to move to Carson City, Nevada, where he had invested in a business with A. Fleishhaecker. Meyer was Isaac Leeser's book and newspaper agent in San Francisco.
Handwritten letter dated February 1, 1866, from Regensburger & Stern in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter cancels their subscription to the *Occident and American Jewish Advocate* due to the death of H. Regensburger in a steamboat explosion in October 1865. The signature of the writer is illegible.
A three-page handwritten letter from H. A. Henry in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated June 20, 1865. Written in English with some Hebrew words, the letter discusses book orders, settling accounts, the impact of Civil War food prices and high taxes on Henry's income, and current events in San Francisco, including the progress of Orthodox German Jews who separated from the Reform movement and the dwindling attendance at Reform Friday evening services. The letter also mentions Mr. Koshland of San Francisco, a Mr. Myers, and Rev. Mr. Isaac of New York. A few lines of text are missing.
Handwritten letter from Moses Waterman in San Francisco, California to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated November 9, 1865. The letter discusses payment for Machzorim and an advertisement in the Occident regarding the death of Joseph Mayer of Congregation Ohabai Shalome.
Autograph letter signed by Solomon Nunes Carvalho to his sister-in-law, Esther Etting, written in San Francisco on October 13, 1854. The letter expresses condolences and reflects on life, death, and faith. Carvalho discusses his experiences in California after his participation in John C. Frémont's fifth expedition.
Manuscript agreement of reconciliation between Samuel and Judith Hyman, witnessed by Dr. A.S. Bettelheim and others, in San Francisco, California on January 10, 1886. The document attests to the couple's previous separation and their subsequent agreement to reunite. Part of a larger collection of documents from the archive of Albert Siegfried Bettelheim.
Handwritten letter in Hebrew from David Aronsohn in San Francisco to Dr. Aaron Albert Siegfried Bettelheim, likely in Baltimore. Dated December 30, 1886. The letter discusses personal matters and events in San Francisco since Bettelheim's departure. One page in length.
Handwritten letter dated April 23, 1886, from Dr. A. S. Bettelheim in San Francisco, California, to Solomon Preiss, Secretary of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation in Baltimore, Maryland. Bettelheim accepts the offered position of Rabbi, expressing a wish for a five-year contract. The letter reflects his anticipation of the future temple's construction and his dedication to the congregation's well-being.
Stock certificate #55 for five shares of the Sharon Mining Company, issued to A. Dubois on May 30, 1863, in San Francisco, California. The certificate is signed by John S. Davies and Henry H. Ahpel. It includes a 25-cent certificate revenue stamp and features three vignettes, including one of George Washington. Printed by Agnew & Deffebach. Shows some age-related wear, including wrinkling and discoloration.
Invoice from Triest & Friedlander, importers and jobbers of hats and caps, located at 218 and 220 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 19, 1866. The bill lists a series of items purchased, likely hats and caps, by J. G. Garrison. The billhead has a detailed header with the business name and address, printed in a bold font. It also notes the business's connection with Friedlander, H., located at 120 Grand Street, NYC. The billhead states that payment must be made in gold coin.
Invoice from Tobin Bros. & Davisson, located at Battery St, corner Sacramento & Halleck, San Francisco, for an item purchased by J. G. Garrison on July 8, 1865. The billhead lists the business's address and a wide variety of items for sale, including fancy and millinery goods, embroideries, white goods, hosiery, pocket cutlery, and more. The billhead has a printed header and a plain design.
Invoice from Neustadter Bros., importers of gentlemen's furnishing goods, located at the corner of Pine and Sansome Streets, San Francisco. Dated March 11, 1889. The bill lists items purchased by Babeven & Co., likely for a clothing store, and includes a detailed itemized list and a summation of the price. The bill was likely paid within a 4-month timeframe. The billhead features a decorative logo and ornate lettering.
This trade card advertises Phil. Cohen, a grocer, wine, and liquor merchant located at the corner of O'Farrel and Larkin Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features the business's name and services, and the address is written below. The image features a small, simplified drawing of a building with a window. There is a line across the bottom of the card to add more information, but it appears to be blank. There is no writing on the back of the card.
This pamphlet, published circa 1869, is Adolph Sutro's response to a smear campaign launched by the Bank of California against him and his Sutro Tunnel project. The Bank of California, fearing the tunnel would impact its profits, allegedly initiated attacks on Sutro's reputation. This pamphlet serves as Sutro's defense, detailing the accusations and presenting his rebuttal. It offers insight into a California banking scandal and the business conflicts of the era.
This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a leading hair and wig store located at 822 Market Street, Phelan's Building, San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a boy and a girl talking over a fence. The boy is dressed in a suit and the girl is wearing a long dress. The image is simple and charming. The text on the card is simple and straightforward, highlighting the store's location and its status as a leading hair and wig store. The back of the card is blank. [While no specific biographical information is available for the business owners, the store's prominent location and the phrase 'Leading Hair & Wig Store' suggests a successful and established business in San Francisco.]
Billhead for Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, etc. Located at 113 Battery Street, between California and Pine, San Francisco, California. Dated July 11, 1881. The bill is written out to “Sarles & Weiderman, Gonzales” and lists a transaction. The billhead is formatted with a list of products sold by Weil & Woodleaf in the left margin, and a list of items purchased in the right margin. The billhead is printed in a simple typeface and uses boldface for emphasis.
Invoice from Frankenthal, Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and Yankee notions, located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco. Dated November 7, 1881. The billhead lists the purchase of items, likely fancy goods and notions, by Sarles & Weiderman. The bill also includes an itemized list of the purchased items. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead is stamped with a red stamp on the bottom right corner with the text “Sarles & Weidemann, Nov. 10, 1881, Gonzales, Cal.
Billhead from Hecht Bros & Co., wholesalers of boots, shoes, and leather. The billhead is dated July 6, 1880, and lists the buyer as Sarles & Weiderman. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction, with details of the items purchased, quantities, prices, and amounts. It also includes a note for freight. Hecht Bros & Co. also list a sales office at 107 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass. and a factory under the name Buckingham & Hecht @ N.W. Cor. of Haight & Gough Sts, San Francisco. The billhead is printed with a decorative header section in ornate script.
Invoice from W. Cohen & Co., importers and manufacturers of gentlemen's furnishing goods, located at 13 and 15 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead features a logo depicting a shield with the words “Elite Trade W.C. & Co.” The bill is dated January 11, 1881, and is for goods purchased by Sarles & Weiderman, Gonzales. The bill lists the item purchased, likely clothing or a
Billhead from Honig & Alexander, manufacturers of men's furnishing goods, duck and denim wear, and importers of domestic goods, knitted underwear, and hosiery. Located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated August 28, 1882, and notes a purchase by Sarles & Weiderman. The bill is an invoice or a statement of account. It is likely for the purchase of clothing or textile goods. The billhead includes a small logo in the top right corner, and the business name is in bold font.
Ledger sheet detailing an account statement from Zadig, Wollberg & Co. in San Francisco, California, dated January 15, 1892. The document lists numerous positions in mining stocks, including both short and long positions. It also mentions Albert Wollenberg, son of Siegmund Wollberg, and his marriage to Cornelia Oppenheim.
Billhead for S. Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of cigars and tobacco, located at the Northeast Corner of Pine and Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead is addressed to George H. N. Luhrs in Phoenix, Arizona and is undated. It lists various brands of cigars and tobacco sold by the company and features the company's logo with a list of various brands of cigars and tobacco that they represent, including “Flor de Vallens,” “La Estrella,” “La Harmonia,” “Dill's Leo,” “Hardgrove's Peach,” and “J.B. Pace Tobacco Co.” The document also notes terms and conditions of payment, including 3% off for cash in 30 days, with the general terms being 30 days.
Invoice from Esberg, Bachman & Co., importers of cigars and tobacco, located at 207, 209, & 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 3, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) by N.S. Trowbridge & Co., and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The bill is payable in U.S. Gold Coin.
Memorial broadside commemorating Charles de Young, editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, following his assassination on April 23, 1880. The broadside includes a miniature reprint of three pages from the April 24th and 29th, 1880 issues of the San Francisco Chronicle, along with a memorial portrait and tribute on the back. Published in San Francisco, California.
Invoice from S. Haas & Co., importers of clothing, gents' furnishing goods, and other items, located at 223 Montgomery St, San Francisco. Dated January 20, 1866. The bill likely lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by Feldbush & Co., and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead also notes the business's branches in Nevada, California.
Invoice from H. Cohn & Co., importers and jobbers in clothing, furnishing goods, hats, and other items, located at No. 7 Custom House Block, 413 & 415 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 9, 1864. The bill likely lists the purchase of numerous items of clothing, including overalls, shirts, jumpers, suspenders, gloves, pants, suits, socks, and a duster, totaling $546. The billhead displays a printed header, a handwritten list of items, and a ship illustration. It also mentions their NYC office: H Cohn & Co., manufacturers of clothing, located at 46 & 48 Barclay St, NYC.
Invoice from Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, etc. Located at 113 Battery St. between California and Pine. Dated September 23, 1872. The bill lists items purchased likely from the business including “1/2 doz. cards” and “1/2 doz. cards.” The total of the transaction, including the price of “1/2 doz. cards,” is $19.1/2. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, with a list of the goods sold by Weil & Woodleaf on the right side. The company name is prominent at the top.
Billhead from W. Cohen, an importer and dealer in dry goods and gents' furnishing goods located at No. 6 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated September 23, 1872, and lists a purchase by Charles Palmer. The purchase includes 'Canton flannel shirt - 1/4' and '1 1/2 dz. Gingham Blouses - 5.50'. The billhead uses ornate lettering and includes the business name and address.
This archival item consists of a billhead and a postal envelope from Louis Saroni & Co., a confectionery company located at 118 & 120 Davis Street in San Francisco, California. The billhead and envelope are dated January 18, 1887, and were addressed to C. Augustine in San Andreas, California. The company, initially known as the Pacific Coast Candy Co., was founded by Louis Saroni and was among the first on the West Coast to utilize steam-powered confectionery production. The records reflect the business activities of Louis Saroni & Co., which succeeded Hirschfeld & Saroni. David Hirschfeld and Louis Saroni were both German Jewish immigrants.
This trade card advertises S. J. Nathan & Co., a clothing store located in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy reading a newspaper. The back of the card includes a detailed advertisement for the store, which was located at 301, 303, 305 K. Streets, Sacramento. The card also lists addresses for S. J. Nathan & Co.'s wholesale house in San Francisco (39 & 31 Battery St.) and New York factory (78 Reade St).
A one-page letter (front and back) written by C. H. Meussdorffer in Portland, Oregon on August 18, 1876, to J. C. M. & Bro. in San Francisco, California. The letter primarily concerns business matters, including drafts and payments, with a brief mention of the writer enlarging his house.
Invoice from Cerf, Schloss & Company, manufacturers' agents for lamps and stoves, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated August 10, 1886, and indicates a purchase by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Carson City, Nevada. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header and decorative elements, such as a company logo for electric lamps and stoves.
Bill of exchange dated March 25, 1861, issued by the San Francisco branch of the Rothschild Bank to Lopes Dubec & Co. in Bordeaux. The note, printed lithographically with delicate decorations, promises payment of 1100 Francs to James L. Marbel. The note is signed by B. Davidson and endorsed by Marbel. The note includes 'N.M. de R' (Natan Meir de Rothschild) printed on the left.
Invoice from M. Morgenthau, an Importer and Wholesale Dealer in Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, located at 108 Bush Street, near Battery in San Francisco, California. Dated October 5, 1874. The bill is for a purchase of 5 bales of “bric flurncing,” at a price of 2.50 per yard. The total cost is 1306.87. The billhead features an ornate border, a prominent company logo, and details of the business's address and transaction.
Billhead from H. Behrendt & Co., purveyors of trunks, valises, and traveling bags, located at 513 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated December 6, 1876, and also mentions N. S. Trowbridge & Co.
Billhead of Heynemann & Co., importers and jobbers of British, French, German, and Domestic dry goods, carpets, etc., located at No. 5 Sansome Street, near Market, San Francisco. Dated April 23, 1877. The bill records a sale to N. S. Trowbridge & Company of Tybo, Nevada. The bill lists numerous items and their quantities, prices, and total cost in US Gold Coin. The billhead has ornate lettering and a framed header section.
Billhead from Bachman Bros., foreign and domestic dry goods merchants, located at 10 & 12 Battery St., San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated March 27, 1877, and also references N. S. Trowbridge & Co. of Tybo, Nevada.
Lithographed invitation to a dinner of the Buyers Exchange, a group of banks involved in the export of California goods, held at the Maison Doree in San Francisco on February 8, 1882. The invitation features a cartoon depicting canning company owners and alludes to a disagreement about the price of peaches that year. Printed by M. Schmidt Co., San Francisco.
Billhead from A. B. Elfelt & Co., wholesale clothing and furnishing goods dealers, located at 108 and 110 Samson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 31, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of 12 dozen linen blouses by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. for a total of $125.00. The billhead is a printed form, likely purchased from a printing company, with decorative flourishes including a printed company logo, an ornate border, and a company name heading. The bill indicates that the goods were purchased for cash.
Billhead from Godchaux Bros. & Co., importers of French, English and German dry goods, located at 100 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The bill likely lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by N. S. Trowbridge, and includes an itemized list of the transaction with detailed prices. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead also indicates that the business is located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA.
Legal document regarding an oil claim filed by Nathan, Sigmund, Isaac, and Adolph Strassburger, Louis Straus, Albert Rosenbaum, and Emil Rosenbaum in Ventura County, California, on October 11, 1890. This document represents early Jewish investment in the California oil boom. The document shows signs of age, including folds, toning, and foxing.
Invoice from Esberg, Bachman & Co., importers of cigars and tobacco located at 207, 209, and 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 3, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely cigars or tobacco. The billhead is written in a clear script.
Billhead from Kullman & Armer, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 306-308 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The billhead includes a handwritten note indicating that the purchase was made by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and the amount of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header with decorative elements, including an oval border with a company logo and a handwritten signature in the upper right corner.
An invoice from Liebes Bros. & Co. for Trowbridge & Co. dated April 25, 1877. Liebes Bros. & Co. imported leaf tobacco and manufactured cigars, and was located at 320 Battery St., San Francisco. The billhead includes handwritten entries for items purchased, quantities, prices, and the total cost. It also features a decorative border, a company logo, and a statement that “Terms Cash, Payable in U.S. Gold Coin.”
Statement of Account from Altschul, Seller & Co., importers and dealers in crockery, china, and glassware, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. The statement lists a balance of $33.58 due from Bliss & Kelsey for items purchased on April 17, 1884 and July 18, 1884, and indicates the account was paid. It features simple text and includes a handwritten signature marking payment. The billhead is printed on ruled paper with faint vertical lines.
Billhead from Altschul, Seller & Co., dealers in crockery, china, glassware, plated ware, table cutlery, lamps, and chimneys, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated July 18, 1884. The billhead also mentions Bliss & Kelsey.
Invoice from Altschul, Seller & Co., importers and dealers in crockery, china, and glassware, located at 119 Battery Street, near California, San Francisco. Dated July 1, 1884. The bill lists several items purchased by Bliss & Kelsey, including
Billhead from Diamant, Berliner & Co., manufacturers of boys' clothing located at No. 4 Battery Street, near Market, San Francisco, California. The bill is dated May 11, 1872, and lists purchases from the business by A. Cohen & Co. The billhead has ornate Victorian-style lettering, a company logo, and is printed on quality paper. The transaction is detailed with a list of items and their corresponding prices. The total price is listed as $74.25.
Invoice from Chas. Glaser & Co., importers and jobbers of staple and fancy dry goods, hosiery, and Yankee notions, located at 207 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated March 27, 1866. The bill is addressed to Cohen & Co. and lists a transaction of four separate items. This is an example of a bill from a textile merchant, showing the type of items sold and the prices of materials. The billhead includes a framed header section with bold lettering and details about the business, as well as a note that goods are received by every steamer.
Billhead from Triest & Friedlander, importers and jobbers of hats, caps, and other goods. Located at 116 & 118 Sansome St. San Francisco. Dated March 23, 1875. The bill lists items purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., Tybo, NV. The billhead includes ornate Victorian-style lettering with decorative elements, such as a company logo, a framed header section, and an ornate border.
A receipt from Engelbrecht & Levy, a tobacco and cigar warehouse located at 312 & 314 Front Street in San Francisco, California. The receipt is dated October 22, 1874, and measures 3 1/2" x 8 1/2". It was issued to T. P. Crawall and Co.
Invoice from Straus & Levy, manufacturers and importers of youths', boys', and children's clothing, located at 24 & 26 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. This billhead is dated July 7, 1883 and lists a total amount of $12.25. The billhead is printed on a delicate off-white paper and features ornate Victorian-style lettering. It has a frame design, with the business name at the top. The business address at the bottom is in smaller, more plain font.
County clerk's copy of a legal document from the Justices' Court of San Francisco, California, dated August 22, 1876. The document requests Emanuel Sheyer's testimony in a lawsuit between Hecht and Popper.
This trade card advertises Oscar S. Levy, an importer and manufacturer of stoves located at 525 & 527 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a chick chasing a bug. The back of the card provides more details about the business, including a list of products and services offered by Levy.
Brass trade token advertising Weil & Levi, importers of fancy goods in San Francisco, California. The token is designed in the style of a $5 gold piece. The reverse reads "Weil & Levi / San Francisco." Dated circa 1880. It is described as being in VF-EF condition (Very Fine to Extremely Fine). R7, Br. 27.5mm.
A commercial letter from the stock brokerage firm Zadig, Wollberg & Co., located at 306 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California, to J. R. Hofer in Carson City, Nevada, dated July 20, 1888. The letter pertains to a financial transaction, possibly a buy slip.
Billhead from Bonestell, Allen & Co., a paper warehouse located at Nos. 413 and 415 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated July 20, 1882. The billhead features a printed illustration of the company's building and a note stating that all bills not paid at maturity are subject to a sight draft. The billhead indicates that it was purchased by Adolph Sutro.
Billhead from The California Powder Works, dated June 2, 1882. The bill is made out to A. Sutro, and lists a transaction of 37.5 lbs. of Hercules powder for $2.70, 11/8 lbs. of caps for $2.10, and 800 ft. of fuse for $1.60. The total of the transaction is $6.40, with a notation stating that payment has been received and a handwritten signature, possibly from Sutro himself. The business name is written in ornate script, and the billhead has the address for the business, located at 230 California Street.
This trade card advertises Max Shirpser Jewelry Co. in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a depiction of a premium medal, while the reverse side shows a photograph of San Francisco City Hall.
Stock purchase slip from Zadig, Wollberg & Co., stockbrokers located at 306 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated November 3, 1888.
Billhead from M. D. Levenson, a direct importer of sponges, chamois skins and brushes, cutlery, druggist's sundries, feather dusters, etc., located at 114 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 10, 1889. The billhead is a record of a transaction between M. D. Levenson and J. W. Ferguson. The billhead features a handwritten header and the business name in ornate lettering.
Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., Manufacturers and Importers of Boots and Shoes. Dated October 2, 1872, for a purchase of boots and shoes from S. W. Rosenstock & Co. by A. Cohn & Co. The billhead is written in blue ink and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is printed in a Victorian style with intricate lettering and includes the business name in bold lettering.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The card is one of a set of four and features a slipper with flowers. The verso is blank.
This is one of three trade cards in a set from Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon (147 First St.) and San Francisco, California (107, 109, and 111 Kearny St.). The card depicts a slipper adorned with flowers. The illustration is in color. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The card features a slipper decorated with colorful flowers. This is card two of four in the set. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card is for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The card features a drawing of a slipper adorned with flowers. This card is one of four in a set. The back of the card is blank. The card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co. with addresses at 147 First St., Portland, OR, and 107, 109, and 111 Kearny St., San Francisco.
Billhead from Eureka Manufacturing Co., located at Julian Street, San Jose, California. The billhead is dated May 13, 1876 and is addressed to J. C. Meussdorffer & Bros., located in San Francisco. The billhead contains a list of items purchased. The transaction is marked as “Exp. at once” and the billhead is signed by the business owner as “Eureka Mfg. Co.”
Statement of Account from Rosenbaum & Einstein, located at the southeast corner of Clay and Battery Streets in San Francisco. Dated February 14, 1876. The billhead is addressed to E. Walker in Carson City, Nevada. The bill mentions a bill rendered for $80.00.
This 44-page legal brief, from 1877, details the case of Cohen, Alfred A. et al. in the District Court of the Fifteenth Judicial District of California. The case, known as the Alameda's Famous Land Case trial, involved a dispute concerning land ownership and is notable for its involvement of Alfred A. Cohen. The brief includes hand-corrections throughout, and the document has a tipped-in opinion of the Court by Judge Dwinelle. The original cover is missing and the document is housed in a worn cardboard case.
Bill from A. Haas & Co., manufacturers, jobbers, and importers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags. The bill is dated January 20, 1876 and states the buyer as Egerton, Allen & Co. The bill is likely for purchases made at the Cosmopolitan Trunk Store, located at 21 Sansome Street in San Francisco. It has been printed by a lithographer, featuring an image of a variety of luggage.
Invoice from Fechheimer & Steele, manufacturers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags. Located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 27, 1881. The bill lists a purchase of several items, including “Trunk, “Valise”, and “Sheep Skins”. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style logo in the top right corner, featuring a circular graphic with the words “Bought of”.
Billhead from Steele & Jacobson, manufacturers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags, located at 220-222 Bush Street, San Francisco. Dated October 30, 1890. The bill, which was likely for a trunk, was purchased by J. C. Young of Taylorsville, California. It contains a detailed list of the transaction, including item descriptions and prices. The billhead features a small illustration of a trunk and ornate lettering, which would be typical of the period. The billhead also includes the text 'Bought Here'
Invoice from L. Siebenhauer & Co., manufacturers of Havana and Domestic Cigars, located at the corner of Sacramento and Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. Dated November 19, 1879. The bill is likely for a purchase of cigars by E. R. Dodge in Eureka, California. The billhead features a printed header with bold lettering and details the company's address and business. The bill also includes a check mark indicating payment.
Bill of exchange issued January 19, 1858, by the San Francisco branch of the Rothschild Bank to Natan Meir Rothschild, payable to Franz Joerger for 2500 florins. The bill is signed by B. Davidson, agent for the Rothschilds. The document is printed lithographically with delicate decorations on colored paper and stamped to prevent forgery. The note shows evidence of being filled out by hand. It is in good condition with minor imperfections.
Trade card for H. Levi & Co., wholesale grocers, located at 221, 223, & 225 Front Street in San Francisco, California. Their New York City office was at 112 Wall Street. The card is undated, circa 1870s. The Levi family is connected to the early Jewish Newmark family of California. By 1887, S. J. Friedlander and Henry Koch were business partners.
Billhead for Haas Brothers, importers and wholesale grocers located at 100 & 102 California Street, San Francisco, California. Dated August 15, 1877. The bill lists an item purchased, likely groceries or a
Invoice from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., manufacturers and importers of boots and shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome St., cor. Bush., San Francisco. Dated July 17, 1877. The bill lists several items purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Company, likely for boots or shoes, including 'Ladies Back Strap Buck' and 'Child's Shoes.' The transaction total is $4.85. The billhead displays ornate lettering, includes a header section, and has a clearly defined list of items and prices. It also includes a section for the buyer to sign the bill.
This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, manufacturers of theatrical wigs, switches, curls, and chignons. The card features a woman with blonde hair, wearing a costume, and holding a fan. The card is decorated with a border and is designed to look like a stage curtain. On the front, it states that Goldstein & Cohn specializes in human hair and offers wigs for theatrical and masquerade purposes. The card also notes that the company offers wig rentals and face makeup. The back of the card is full of advertisements. [Goldstein & Cohn was located at 822 Market Street, Phelan's Building, San Francisco, California, and the card's design suggests an active business in the late 1800s, contributing to the history of theatrical and stage performance in California.]
Legal brief in the case of Alfred A. Cohen v. James M. Gray, Conrad Liese, Charles Volberg, and Henry Robinson, heard in the District Court of the Fifteenth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the City and County of San Francisco. The brief presents plaintiff Cohen's argument on a motion for injunction. Included is a one-page Memorandum of the Court on Motion for Injunction, by Judge Dwinelle. Cohen, a prominent attorney and leader in California's early Jewish community, argues against the Town of Alameda's attempt to open a road through his land and charge him for the costs, alleging a conflict of interest involving trustee Henry Robinson. The court granted the injunction. Published circa 1877.
Billhead for Zadig, Wollberg & Co., Stock Brokers, located at 306 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Dated July 15, 1888. The bill is for the account of T. R. Hoper, Cashier. The bill lists the purchase and sale of various silver mining stocks, with quantities, prices, and totals. The header is printed and contains the business name, address, and the inscription 'Stock Brokers' in a clear, bold font. The bill is well-organized and features a neat, handwritten format.
This trade card advertises Uncle Harris' auction house, located at 221 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a charming scene of a boy and a girl conversing in a farmyard setting. The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement for Uncle Harris', announcing an evening event at 7 o'clock. The style of the illustration and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin. The card likely belonged to Benjamin A. Lichenstein, who appears to have operated the auction business.
This trade card advertises Uncle Harris' Auction Rooms, located at 221 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a boy and a girl standing near a fence in a pastoral setting. The style suggests a rural or idyllic scene, possibly intended to evoke feelings of wholesomeness and trust. The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement for Uncle Harris' auctions. The text on the front partially reads, "Attend This Evening at 7..Uncle Harris' (Benjamin A. Lichenstein)…221 Kearny Street, S.F., Cal."
This trade card advertises Uncle Harris' Auction Rooms, located at 221 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a boy and a girl sitting idyllically in a rural setting. The style suggests a nostalgic or sentimental appeal. The back of the card features a full advertisement, urging potential customers to attend an auction in the evening at 7 o'clock. The text on the front of the card connects the business name to Benjamin A. Lichenstein.
Billhead for J. Baum & Co., manufacturers and importers of men's, youth's, and boys' clothing, furnishing goods, etc. The company is located at 9 and 11 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California, and 68 Thomas Street, New York. The billhead lists an item purchased by J. C. Young, likely for clothing or other men's apparel. The billhead lists an itemized list of the transaction, which shows amounts and totals. The billhead is printed on lined paper, with a header section listing the business name, address, and a small logo with the words 'Sole Agents - Manufacturers of Shriek's Duplex Pantaloon Pocket'.
Billhead from J. W. Davidson & Co., importers of foreign & domestic dry goods, located at 101 & 103 Kearny St, NW Cor. Post, San Francisco. The bill lists items purchased by R. G. By & Lee, with a total of $711.1/4. The billhead features an image of a building labeled “The White House” with the date 1870 above the entrance, indicating it is an establishment of the J. W. Davidson & Co. The billhead includes ornate lettering and a decorative border surrounding the company name and address.
Invoice from Porter, Slessinger & Co., importers and manufacturers of boots and shoes located at 7 & 9 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated November 12, 1885, the bill lists several purchases for J. C. Young, including “Top Moose Farmers Boots,” “Lad’s Baby Button Boots,” and “Child’s Boots Buttons Spy ½.” The bill also lists a total of $33.50. The company logo is featured in the top left corner, and decorative elements include ornate lettering and a detailed border.
Invoice from Louis Kline & Co., a jobber of men's, boys', and ladies' hats, located at 110 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 30, 1877. The bill includes an itemized list of hats purchased by J. C. Young. The billhead is printed on thin paper with handwritten entries for the itemized list.
Billhead from Castle Brothers, wholesale grocers in San Francisco, California, dated September 9, 1867. The billhead includes a revenue stamp and indicates payments are payable in gold coin. The document suggests involvement in Jewish affairs.
A commercial letter dated August 13, 1889, from Henry Wolff, located at 120 Sutter St., Rooms 5 & 6, San Francisco, California, to the Bullion & Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter concerns an endorsed note for $20.00 belonging to Isadore Cohen.
Commercial letter from Frank Litsch to Weil Bros., wine and liquor merchants in San Francisco, California, dated December 11, 1876. The letter discusses the business operations of Weil Bros., mentioning their acquisition of Frederick H. Putzman's business in 1868 and their location at 213 Jackson Street. The letter also references the company's slogan, "Up to You."
Billhead from Weil Brothers, Wine and Liquor Merchants, located at 213 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated December 11, 1876. The billhead shows a transaction with L. Litsch. Weil Brothers, established in 1868, were prominent wine and liquor merchants in San Francisco.
Invoice from Weil Brothers, importers and dealers of foreign and domestic wines and liquors, located at 213 Jackson Street, San Francisco. Dated December 11, 1876. The bill is for a purchase by F. Litsch, and lists various items, quantities, and prices. The billhead is printed on white paper with black ink. The text includes an ornate script font for the company name. The billhead lists the business address and phone number.
Billhead from Greenzweig & Lyons, wholesale dealers in diamonds, watches, jewelry, and silverware. The business is located at 122 and 124 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated November 11, 1885, the bill was issued to J. C. Young of Taylorsville, California. The billhead features a handwritten header section. A printed statement at the bottom of the billhead reads, 'All Claims must be made within Five days after receipt of goods, NO GOODS TAKEN BACK.'
Invoice from Son Brothers, importers of pipes, smokers' articles, fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, perfumery, playing cards, and Yankee notions. Located at 300 and 302 California Street, N. W. corner Battery, San Francisco. Dated March 21, 1878. The bill lists a purchase made by L. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. for an amount of 3 dollars. The billhead has an ornate Victorian-style header, and detailed information on the goods and services offered by the company. The company address, contact information, and the fact that orders are accepted are clearly printed on the billhead.
Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of the Jewish Cemetery on Ocean House Road in San Francisco, California. The verso of the photograph is titled "468. Jewish Cemetery, Ocean House Road" and includes a cancelled two-cent revenue stamp dated September 10, 1868. A similar photograph exists in the Library of Congress collection, dating to 1866.
Billhead from M. Bettman, manufacturer of Chemical Olive, Family and Castile Soap, located at 311 Commercial Street, San Francisco, dated November 24, 1876. The billhead lists a purchase of 200 dozen soap from M. Bettman by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. The billhead is simply printed with the business information and a basic table for listing the transaction.
Invoice from Ralph Moss & Co., sellers of staple and fancy dry goods, millinery goods, embroideries, etc., located at 207 Battery Street, (up stairs), San Francisco, California. The bill is dated March 23, 1866, and is payable in US Gold coin. The bill was likely sold to A. Cohen and lists a long list of goods and services including silk, taffeta, buttons, and thread. Some prices are listed, but the total price is not. This invoice includes a handwritten list on both sides.
Invoice from Jacob Schreiber, an importer of live geese feathers, furniture springs, curled hair, and other related products. Located at Nos. 121 and 123 Sansome St., between Pine and Bush, San Francisco. Dated May 5, 1869. The bill lists 1 dozen “Ruby pillows” and 6 lbs. of “L. & S. Feathers” purchased by A. Cohn & Co., D'ville. The billhead displays an ornate logo featuring a four-poster bed with a couple in bed. The bill mentions that payments are payable in gold at par.
This trade card advertises the Franco-Californian Packing Co.'s "Fine French Conserves." The front of the card depicts a cheerful picnic scene, likely intended to associate the product with pleasant social gatherings. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card contains a full advertisement with additional details about the company and its products, including the address: 123 California Street, SF. The back also lists Alfred Greenebaum & Co. as the distributor.
Billhead for Levi Strauss & Co., Importers of Dry Goods and Sole Manufacturers of Patent Riveted Clothing, located at 14 & 16 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated March 18, 1885. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by Rosenberg Bros. in Nevada City, California, likely for a retail store. The billhead features a detailed company logo with an ornate font and a description of the business's main products and services.
Trade card advertising W. Gruenhagen, successor to Geo. Haas & Co., purveyors of fine candies. The card notes that Haas retired on November 4, 1880, and Gruenhagen, his partner for 14 years, took over the business located on Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. Circa 1880.
Invoice from Ash Brothers, wholesale clothing and furnishing goods dealers, located at Nos. 13 and 15 Battery Street, corner Bush, San Francisco. Dated October 18, 1876. The bill was purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., and lists the price for items in U.S. Gold coin, with interest charged on bills after maturity. The billhead also notes that the business has a secondary location at 56 Murray Street, New York. The billhead features a decorative header and ornate lettering, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial documents.
Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., Boots & Shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 1, 1877. The billhead advertises "California Made Goods" and that the company is the "Sole agent for National Guarenteed Rubber Boots". Marion Leventritt, a partner in the firm and a notable figure in San Francisco's Jewish community and shoe manufacturing, is mentioned.
Billhead from Sol. Wangenheim & Co., canned goods, pickles, vinegar, and sauces, located at 126 California Street, San Francisco, California. Dated December 27, 1875. The invoice is addressed to L. M. Jacobs & Co. The billhead mentions the "Union Preserve Factory, Established in 1859," and that Sol. Wangenheim & Co. are successors to Goetjen & Co.
Billhead from Hoffman & Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, Millinery Goods, and Ladies’ Furnishing Goods, Dress Trimmings, Hair Nets, Perfumery, and a General Assortment of Small Wares. The bill is dated October 30, 1872, and is addressed to A. Cohn & Co. The bill lists various goods and prices. The billhead is decorated with ornate, hand-drawn lettering and includes the business address and a list of their products and services. It is printed on a standard commercial paper. The billhead features the address “17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco.”
Billhead & Envelope - D Block company in San Francisco, Ca. selling trunks, valises Ladies and Gents Traveling Satchels. Location is an overstamp for the address of 107 Sansome Street in S.F..The printed address is 163 First Street in Portland, Oregon and notes the factory at Guerrere Street in S.F....great litho of trunk both on BH and envelope.
Invoice billhead from Straus & Levy, boys' clothing merchants in San Francisco, California, to S. Marks & Co., a merchant in Roseburg, Oregon. Dated July 1, 1885. The billhead includes the addresses 24 & 26 Sansome Street, San Francisco. An accompanying stamped envelope is included.
A letter dated September 10, 1889, from Henry Wolff, a dealer in watch materials, jewelers' findings, and music boxes at 120 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, to the Bullion and Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter's content is not specified, but a San Francisco newspaper clipping referencing the engagement of Miss Kittle Kohen and Mr. Henry Wolff is mentioned.
Billhead from Castle Brothers & Loupe, located at 213, 215, 217 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated February 21, 1881. The billhead features a lithograph of the store front. The firm was active in Jewish affairs.
Billhead from Castle Brothers & Loupe, located at 213, 215, 217 Front Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead features a lithograph of the store's storefront. Dated June 21, 1881. The billhead was associated with Henry French, who was active in Jewish affairs.
Invoice from Code, Elfelt & Co., manufacturers of jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, ketchups, sauces, and canned goods, located in San Francisco. Dated July 27, 1877. The bill lists items sold to N.S. Trowbridge & Co. in Tybo, Nevada. The invoice includes a detailed itemized list of the transaction, quantities, prices, and a total amount due of $334.17. It also includes the business's address at 314 Washington Street, the note 'Removed to' and 'Manufacturing Establishment' along with the address of 619, 621, and 623 Front St. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and details of the business address and transaction.
Billhead for Schoenfeld, Cohen & Co., importers and manufacturers of French & German fancy baskets, willow and wooden ware, toys, and fancy goods, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated November 29, 1875. The billhead is printed in black ink on white paper. The business name and address appear on the upper right side of the billhead, as does the date. The business's inventory is listed in the center, below the business's address and name. The left side of the billhead features an illustration of wicker furniture in black ink.
Invoice from Falkenstein & Co., importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at the northeast corner of Battery and Sacramento Streets, San Francisco. Dated December 21, 1875. The bill lists a sale of 11,300 cigars to L. M. Jacobs & Co., located in Tucson, Arizona Territory, for a total of $158.20. The bill is marked 'Cash', and the billhead displays a decorative framed border and a company logo with the letter 'J' in a diamond.
Billhead - September 7, 1877, from San Francisco merchant CODE, ELFELT & CO. ,MANUFACTURERS OF Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Preserves, Ketchups, Sauces and Canned Goods OF EVERY DESCRIPTION... Offices and Salesroom, 314 Washington Street. Manufacturing Establishment, 125, 127 & 129 Main St.... The receipt is for items sold to N.S. Trowbridge & Co. in Tybo, Nevada in the amount of $246.05, including 20 gallons of tomatoes and 20 gallons of pie fruit. The billhead is printed on light blue paper and has a decorative border around the header section. It also features a small company logo at the top of the page.
Trade card advertising Newman & Levinson (Successors to Buyer & Reich), importers and dealers in kid gloves with gold and silver trimmings, Berlin Zephyrs, German yarns, canvas, chenille, floss beads, hosiery, embroidery, white goods, laces, fancy goods, and trimmings. Located at 129 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration of the Simple Simon rhyme.
Trade card advertising Newman & Levinson (Successors to Buyer & Reich), importers and dealers in kid gloves, Berlin Zephyrs, German yarns, canvas, chenille, floss beads, hosiery, embroidery, white goods, laces, fancy goods, and trimmings. Located at 129 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration related to the nursery rhyme "Simple Simon." Circa 1885.
A one-page letter, dated November 3, 1850, from J. M. Jones, a lawyer in San Jose, California, to Judge Henry A. Lyons in San Francisco. Jones urges Lyons for an immediate response to a legal opinion request, emphasizing its urgency.
Billhead from S.W. Rosenstock & Co., manufacturers and importers of boots and shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome St., San Francisco. Dated July 5, 1877. The billhead indicates the business is a sole agent for the National Guaranteed Rubber Boots. It lists the buyer as N.S. Trowbridge & Co., and details the items purchased: 5,000 pairs of shoes for $2,250.00. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and decorative elements.
Invoice from Castle Brothers, wholesale grocers located at 213 & 215 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 19, 1876, the bill is addressed to N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and details the purchase of 25 bags dried peaches, 50 bags apples, and 20 bags pears for a total of $492.61. The billhead has a printed header, simple lettering, and a columnar format, with each item listed and its quantity, price, and total cost. The bottom of the billhead mentions that payments should be in gold coin, or silver will be received at its market value.
Billhead from P. Berwin & Brother, hat and cap merchants, located at 106 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 16, 1876. The billhead indicates payment is payable in gold and also references N.S. Trowbridge & Co.
Billhead of Haas Brothers, Importers and Wholesale Grocers, located at 100 & 102 California Street, San Francisco, California. Dated January 25, 1877. The billhead includes an invoice for goods, with the buyer listed as N.S. Trowbridge & Co., with an address of 99 Pearl Street in New York City. The billhead contains a list of items purchased, including a description of the quantities and prices. Terms of payment are listed as Payable in U.S. Gold Coin. The billhead is printed in a traditional Victorian style with bold lettering and decorative elements.
Invoice from Sol. Wangenheim & Co., manufacturers of hermetically sealed goods, located at Nos. 118, 120 and 122 Davis Street, San Francisco. Dated October 16, 1876. The bill lists a purchase of 40 kegs of small pickles and 10 kegs of 18 inch pickles, with corresponding prices. The billhead includes a business address, a description of the products, a date, a buyer name, and the quantity and price of the goods. The billhead displays ornate lettering and decorative elements with a framed header section. The billhead is printed on ruled paper with a line for a company logo at the top of the document.
Invoice from Hoffman & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in fancy goods, embroideries, ribbons, laces, millinery, and white goods, located at No. 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 21, 1876. The bill lists a purchase of 28 1/2 yard pearl buttons likely for a garment from N. S. Trowbridge & Co., located in Tybo, Nevada. The billhead displays a company logo, ornate lettering, and decorative elements including a framed header section with the business name.
Invoice from Mendelsohn & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in shirts, undershirts, and drawers, located at 202 Bush Street, corner Sansome (up-stairs), San Francisco, California. Dated September 22, 1876. The invoice indicates that N. S. Trowbridge & Co. purchased 5 doz. “Scotch” Shirts, 2 doz. “Cricket Shirts,” and 1 doz. “Undershirts.” The billhead contains a company logo, featuring an anchor with the text “Anchor Shirts Factory,” printed in a bold, black typeface. The billhead includes details such as the business’s address and the date, and specifies that payment is to be made in U.S. gold coins. The invoice is written on lined paper with a decorative purple border at the top.
Invoice from Straus, Kohnstamm & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in crockery, china, and glassware. Located at Nos. 102 & 104 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated August 7, 1877. The bill lists an itemized list of items sold to N. S. Trowbridge & Co. The billhead features a vignette of a silver pitcher and uses red and black ink for printing.
Invoice from L. Feldmann & Co., importers and wholesalers of wood and willow ware, located at 220 & 222 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated January 31, 1893. The bill includes an itemized list of items purchased, most likely for the Utica Mining Co. in San Francisco. The billhead features a printed header and includes details of the business, address, and transaction. It also notes that the company has branch offices in Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia; and Portland, Oregon.
Billhead from Michels, Friedlander & Co., importers and jobbers of furnishing goods, cutlery, fancy goods, embroideries, Yankee notions, etc. Dated May 22, 1873. The billhead includes the company's address: Nos. 7 and 9 Battery Street, between Bush and Market, San Francisco. This is a receipt from Michels, Friedlander & Co. with a handwritten note stating “OK.” The billhead has a detailed business description, ornate Victorian-style lettering, a printed header, and a gridded section to record purchases.
Billhead from Haas Brothers, importers and wholesale grocers, located at 100 & 102 California Street, San Francisco, California, dated September 26, 1876. The billhead lists a purchase of 1/16 assorted coconut by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. of San Francisco. It notes that the buyer's office is located at 99 Pearl Street, New York. Payment is to be made in U.S. gold coin. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.
A commercial letter dated January 9, 1877, from Sol. Wangenheim & Co., purveyors of hermetically sealed goods at 118, 120, and 122 Davis Street in San Francisco, California, to R. Cohen. The letter details a list of products, prices, and discounts. The letterhead mentions the Union Preserve Factory, established in 1859.
Billhead from Greenebaum & Co., auctioneers located at 115 & 117 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 9, 1877. The billhead indicates payment is to be made in gold.
Billhead from S.W. Rosenstock & Co., manufacturers and importers of boots and shoes located at 32 & 34 Sansome St., cor. Bush., San Francisco. Dated June 29, 1877. The bill is made out to N.S. Trowbridge & Co. and lists a purchase of 3 pairs of “Men’s Brogue Boots,” 2 pairs of “Topsole” and 1 pair of “Double Sole.” The billhead notes that the business is the sole agent for the National Guaranteed Rubber Boots. The billhead features a large, ornate Victorian-style font for the company name and address.
Billhead from A. B. Elfelt & Co., wholesale clothing and furnishing goods, located at 108 & 110 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated September 22, 1876. The bill lists items, likely clothing, purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Company. The billhead features a decorative header section with ornate lettering and a company logo. The billhead notes that the business is the ‘Sole Manufacturers for the Pacific Coast of the Patent Champion Overalls’ and the bill is ‘payable in U.S. Gold Coin’. The billhead also lists a corresponding firm in NYC, Elfelt, Levi & Co. at 74 & 76 Thomas Street, New York.
Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., Boots & Shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated December 29, 1877. The billhead advertises "California Made Goods" and claims to be the "Sole agent for National Guaranteed Rubber Boots". A partner, Marion Leventritt, is mentioned. Leventritt held shoe manufacturing patents and was a founding member of The International Society for the Colonization of Russian Jews in 1891.
Billhead of Ad. Lewis & Co., importers of Havana cigars, located at 310 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated February 6, 1877. The bill is addressed to N.S. Trowbridge & Co., a company that likely sold tobacco and cigars. The billhead displays an ornate header with the company's name and a circular “Bought of” logo. The business is advertising its cigar brands, which include “Bouquet de Tobacco,” “Jockey Club,” and “Several Other Brands.” A handwritten portion of the bill lists “Bouquet” and “Claritas” as types of tobacco, followed by quantities and pricing. The text “Gold” appears at the bottom, indicating that the transaction was likely paid in gold coin.
Billhead from Godchaux Bros. & Co., importers of French, English and German Dry Goods, located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco. The billhead includes addresses for branches in New York and Paris. The business is listed as payable in U.S. Gold Coin. Dated March 8, 1877, the bill is addressed to N.S. Trowbridge & Co., likely a buyer of goods from Godchaux Bros. & Co. The billhead includes a detailed header with decorative elements.
Invoice from Hoffman & Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, Millinery and White Goods, located at Nos. 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco. Dated May 31, 1877. The bill lists purchases of various goods by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely for their business in Tybo, Nevada. The transaction is likely for the purchase of ribbon and other related goods. The billhead is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes a detailed header that summarizes the business's offerings.
Billhead from Heynemann & Co., importers and jobbers of British, French, German and Domestic Dry Goods, Carpets, and other items, located at No. 5 Sansome Street, near Market, San Francisco, California. Dated January 4, 1877. The billhead lists two items purchased, likely 2 1/4 comforters, by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., and indicates an amount owed of $2.50. The billhead features a printed header, with a decorative border surrounding the business information. It is printed in a Victorian-style script, with decorative embellishments to the lettering.
Invoice from Sol. Wangenheim & Co., manufacturers of hermetically sealed goods, located at Nos. 118, 120 and 122 Davis Street, San Francisco. Dated October 2nd, 1876. The bill lists two items purchased by N.S. Trowbridge & Co, likely for resale at their grocery store in Tybo, NV. The items are
Billhead from Bachman Bros., importers of foreign and domestic dry goods, located at 10 & 12 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 6, 1877. The billhead also references N. S. Trowbridge & Co. of Tybo, Nevada.
Invoice from Mendelsohn & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in shirts, undershirts, and drawers, located at 202 Bush Street, corner Sansome (upstairs), San Francisco. Dated June 7, 1877. The bill likely lists the purchase of items by N.S. Trowbridge & Co., possibly shirts and drawers, from Mendelsohn & Co. The total amount of the transaction is $7.68. The billhead includes an ornate header with the business name, address, and products. It also features a decorative anchor trademark and a statement about payments in gold coin.
Invoice from Castle Brothers, wholesale grocers, located at 213 & 215 Front Street, San Francisco. Dated December 1, 1876. The billhead features a header with the business name and address printed in bold, and the buyer's name, N.S. Trowbridge & Co., is handwritten at the top of the page. The bill lists a series of items and their prices, totaling 116.64. The billhead notes that payment is payable in gold coin, and silver is received at its market value only.
Invoice for P. Berwin & Brother, importers of hats and caps, located at No. 106 Battery Street, San Francisco. The bill is dated November 22, 1876. The invoice includes an itemized list with detailed descriptions of the hats and caps purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Company, with the quantity and price of each item. The billhead features an ornate and decorative Victorian-style font, with a framed header section that includes the business name and address. The billhead also includes a printed company logo, which features the business name and a crown. The bill indicates that payment is accepted in U.S. Gold Coin, which is typical for business transactions in this period. In addition, the business name is listed in a smaller font at the top of the bill with an address in New York City.
Invoice from Greenebaum & Co., auctioneers located at 115 & 117 Bush Street, San Francisco. Dated November 15, 1876. The invoice lists several items purchased by R. Cohen, including the quantities and total cost, and states that the total cost is payable in US gold coin. The billhead features ornate lettering and a decorative header.
Billhead from September 2, 1876, issued by Heynemann & Co., dry goods merchants at 5 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California, and payable to N. S. Trowbridge & Co. of Tybo, Nevada. The billhead specifies payment in gold.
Invoice from Hall & Lachman, importers and dealers in carpets, oil cloths, and curtain goods, located at 116 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Dated September 7, 1876. The bill lists an item purchased by Mr. Cohen for Consolidated Mining Company. The billhead features the business name printed in large, decorative lettering, and the business’s address is included along with a list of services. The business’s name, Hall & Lachman, is printed with a decorative border around the business’s name and a framed image of a curtain at the top left of the billhead.
This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a scenic illustration of a man and a woman fishing in a tranquil setting. The card features a blue and green color scheme. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a Merchant Tailor located at 1152 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a picturesque scene of two girls at the beach. The back of the card is blank. [J. Feld & Co. was likely a Jewish-owned business, contributing to the vibrant Jewish community in San Francisco during this period].
This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a beautiful scenic illustration of a team of oxen pulling a cart. The cart is loaded with goods, possibly textiles or clothing. The card is printed in a variety of colors, including green, brown, orange and blue. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a scenic illustration of a family standing on a cliff overlooking a forest. The image has a rich green and blue color scheme. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card, one of five in the collection, advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street, San Francisco. The card features a scenic illustration of a city with a bridge and water. The back of the card is blank.
This is a trade card from Levi Strauss & Co., advertising their "Seven Pocket Engineers' Overall Rivetted". The front of the card depicts a line drawing of an engineer or mechanic, possibly wearing the overalls, holding tools. The text clearly states "Levi Strauss & Co." and "San Francisco, Cal." The back of the card (second image) is a full advertisement with the Levi Strauss & Co. trademark. This is card number 2 of a set of 5; fewer than five complete sets are known. The donor noted that this card is a duplicate, not from their original purchase of the set.
This trade card advertises Shirek & Co., dealers in carpets, oil cloths, and mattings. The front of the card features the business name, 'Shirek & Co.,' prominently displayed at the top. Below the name, the card lists the goods sold: "Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, etc.". The address is also included: 1121 Stockton St., San Francisco. The back of the card is blank.
This archival object consists of a letter and its accompanying envelope. The letter, dated July 23, 1887, was written by Jules Levy & Bros., importers of embroideries and laces located at 5 & 7 Sansome Street in San Francisco, California, to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon. The letter, written on Jules Levy & Bros.' letterhead, pertains to an order. The letterhead also lists the company's offices in New York City and Paris. The envelope further confirms the correspondence's sender and recipient, and its date.
Billhead from M. Hyman & Co., importers and manufacturers of youths', boys', and children's clothing, located at 120 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated June 10, 1887. The bill lists an item purchased, likely clothing, by D. P. Brown & Co. The billhead has printed and handwritten details of the transaction, printed details of the business address, and is printed on a standard grid for recording transactions. It has a hand-written signature of M. Hyman. The billhead also lists A. Stiner and A. Goodkind as company officers.
Invoice from S. B. Dinkelspiel & Co., importers of watches, diamonds, jewelry, etc., located at 120 Sutter Street, San Francisco, between Montgomery and Kearny. Dated December 17, 1887. The bill lists a purchase of a ring and other items from the business by D. P. Brown & Co. The bill is for a ring, old gold, and other items with totals and descriptions. The billhead is decorated with a printed header and an elegant script font.
Billhead - Weil & Levy, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, &c. Located at the corner of Sacramento and Battery Streets, San Francisco. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and a list of the business’s products and services. The billhead indicates that Weil & Levy receive goods regularly from Europe and New York. Dated October 2, 1865. The bill is made out to L. Feeder & Bros. The handwriting in the bottom right corner indicates a price of 3.50. The billhead is printed on high quality paper.
Billhead from Schweitzer & Co., importers of hosiery, gloves, corsets, ladies' and children's underwear, white goods, embroidery, lace, ribbons, handkerchiefs, and a full line of fancy goods, located at 29 & 31 Battery St., San Francisco. Dated March 19, 1891. The bill lists purchases made by C. Agostini, located in San Andreas. The billhead features ornate script lettering, including the company name and address, and a decorative border. It also includes a list of the items purchased and their prices, along with an itemized breakdown of the total cost.
Invoice from J. W. Davidson & Co., importers of foreign and domestic dry goods, located at 101 & 103 Kearny St., San Francisco. Dated September 28, 1875. The billhead features a large, detailed illustration of the
This pamphlet contains two lectures on Judaism delivered by J.R. Brandon in May 1879 before the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) in San Francisco. Published by M. Weiss in 1881, the lectures address common misconceptions and critiques of Judaism, offering a rebuttal and clarification of Jewish beliefs and practices. The pamphlet is a first edition, originally bound in printed wrappers.
Billhead from Schoenfeld, Cohen & Co., located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated March 23, 1875. Features a vignette depicting wooden ware, carriages, hobby horses, and toys. The billhead also mentions Egerton, Allen & Co. The dimensions are 8.5" x 5".
Billhead from Edmund Marks & Co., wholesale grocers located at 225 & 227 Front Street, corner of Sacramento, San Francisco. Dated June 19, 1867. The bill was issued to Mr. S. Adams and includes a revenue stamp. The billhead includes a printed header, an invoice table, and a note specifying the business’s terms of payment.
A commercial letter dated January 16, 1880, from Ordenstein & Co., a San Francisco cigar and tobacco company, to Henry Elling in Virginia City, Montana Territory. The letter, written on company letterhead, measures 7 7/8" x 9 7/8".
A set of four trade cards advertising the gents' furnishing goods of I. Selig, located at 218 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The cards depict various courting scenes. The cards are undated, but based on other materials in the collection, are likely from around 1882.
Letter and envelope detailing commodity prices, written on Haas Brothers' letterhead. Dated April 19, 1882. The letter, written on both sides of the letterhead, is addressed to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon. The accompanying envelope is an advertising cover mailed from San Francisco to Oregon via the steamship *State of California*. The letter provides insight into the operations of Haas Brothers, a prominent San Francisco grocery firm, and business conditions of the time. Additional biographical information on William Haas, a key figure in the Haas Brothers firm, is included.
Billhead from Queen of Queens Cigars, a cigar manufacturer in San Francisco. The bill, dated April 11, 1892, was issued to D. J. Hills and lists the purchase of 200 Cuban cigars. The billhead features a stylized cigar image, a bold font, and the address of the factory and office. The billhead states that it is payable in San Francisco.
Invoice from Buckingham & Hecht, manufacturers of the EXTRA QUALITY California Boots & Shoes, located at 104 & 106 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated August 7, 1872. The bill lists a transaction for 12 pairs of ‘Child’s Kid for Babe’ at $16.50 each, 6 pairs of ‘Miss’ at $9.75 each, and 4 pairs of ‘Men’ at $9.00 each for a total of $35.25. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.
Invoice from Lachman and Jacobi, San Francisco, California, for an overcharge on an shipment from to on the Union Pacific Railway Co. The invoice contains a detailed list of shipment details: a quantity of barrels, weights, and amounts. Dated August 8, 1890. This billhead contains a stamp, the business name, and handwritten signatures.
Trade card advertising Greenebaum, Sachs & Freeman, clothing manufacturers, with business addresses in San Francisco, California (17 & 19 Sansome Street) and New York, New York (34 Thomas Street). The card features an image of actress Clara Coleman affixed to it. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing store with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a pink shoe with a decorative bow. The back of the card is blank. [The store was located at 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon, and had a branch at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California.]
This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing store with locations in both Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a single violet-colored shoe, likely a representation of a fashionable item. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing retailer with branches in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a yellow shoe on a dark background, with an inscription that reads 'Rosenthal Bros. & Co.', '147 First Street, Portland, Oregon', and 'Branch of 107, 109, 111 Kearny St., San Francisco, California.' The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Newman & Freud, a millinery shop located at 1025 & 1027 Stockton St., San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a racist caricature of a Chinese man eating a rat. The image is highly offensive and reflects the prejudices of the time. The business name and address are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.
Invoice from Hall & Lachman, dealers in carpets, oil cloths, and curtain goods, located at 232 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 9, 1875. The bill is addressed to John E. Mason and includes a handwritten notation of the transaction. The business's previous location at 116 Sutter Street is also included in the header. The billhead features a simple design, with a single line of text in the upper right corner.
This 61-page pamphlet contains the legal argument presented by Alfred A. Cohen on behalf of the plaintiff, George W. Tyler, in the case of *Tyler vs. Pratt* in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District of California, San Francisco. The case concerned a divorce settlement, specifically the compensation owed to Tyler for his services in a previous case involving the defendant, Annie A. Pratt. The pamphlet, published in 1877 by Francis & Valentine Commercial Printing, details the complexities of the case and involves accusations of adultery and desertion. A $10,000 award was made in this case.
This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a toy dealer located at 526 Market Street and 21 to 25 Sutter Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a child holding a large lobster he has caught. He is wearing a blue shirt, white pants, and a cap. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.
This 54-page pamphlet contains the transcript of the argument presented by Alfred A. Cohen in his defense against a lawsuit brought by the Central Pacific Railroad Company. The case, heard in the Twelfth District Court of San Francisco in 1876, involved a significant legal dispute stemming from Cohen's sale of the San Francisco and Alameda Railroad Company's line to the Central Pacific Railroad Company. The document provides insight into the legal proceedings and the complex business dealings of the late 19th century in San Francisco.
A broadside advertisement for W. Solomon & Co., advertising "the New Improved Japan Blackening." The broadside lists their address as 427-429 Front Street, San Francisco, California. The date is circa 1880.
Letter from Arnold Pollak & Co., leaf tobacco dealers and agents for Havana Brands, to R. C. Adelman in Boise City, Idaho Territory, dated October 13, 1886. The letter sheet is split horizontally, and the envelope is postmarked San Francisco, October 13, 1886. An invoice from October 11, 1886 and an unused return envelope are also included.
Marriage certificate from a June 7, 1898 wedding at Congregation Sherith Israel in San Francisco, California. The wedding was between Leon Levy and Eugenie Kline. The certificate is signed by Rabbi Jacob Nieto, the groom, and witnesses Maurice Kahn and Julius L. Wolf. The document includes Hebrew text and is numbered 135.
Membership certificate for the Society of California Pioneers, signed by Louis Sloss (President) and H.T. Graves (Secretary). Issued in San Francisco, California on April 28, 1885. The certificate features engravings and details the life and accomplishments of Louis Sloss and Hiram Throop Graves.
This document is a financial record from August 21, 1869, showing a deposit of $15.00 by Aaron Harris to the Treasurer of the United States on account of a patent application for a hydraulic nozzle. The record originates from San Francisco, California.
This trade card is one of four cards from a set and advertises J.G. Meussdorffer & Son, hatters located at 810 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a cherub holding a hat. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising J. C. Meussdorffer & Son, hatters, located at 810 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a cherub paddling on a lily pad. It is part of a set of four cards. Circa 1885.
This is a trade card for J.G. Meussdorffer & Son, a hat shop located at 810 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a cherub fishing in a pond. The cherub sits on a lily pad with a fishing pole in hand. The front of the card is part of a set of four. The verso is blank. The card is printed in black ink on white paper with a red border and text.
This is one of four trade cards belonging to J.C. Meussdorffer & Son, a hat shop located at 810 Market Street, San Francisco. The front of this card features a cherub riding on a turtle, a common motif associated with the hat industry. The cherub appears to be holding a small, circular object that could possibly represent a hat. The card's background is a light shade of beige, with a red and blue stripe running along the bottom. The verso of the card is blank.
This is the third card in a three-card set for M. Lachman & Co., a carpet, oil cloth, and Smyrna rug merchant located at 31 Post Street, Kearny, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy with a magnifying glass examining a group of insects. The illustration appears to be from a book.
This trade card is one of three in a set and advertises M. Lachman & Co. in San Francisco, California. The card depicts a nymph standing in a flowing white robe with her arms outstretched. She is surrounded by water and flowers, and her foot is resting on a large fish. The back of the card is blank. The front of the card provides the address for the business: 31 Post Street, Kearny, San Francisco, California.
This trade card advertises M. Lachman & Co., carpet merchants located at 31 Post Street, Kearny, San Francisco, California. The card features a nymph surrounded by birds. The description on the front of the card indicates that the company offers carpets, oil cloths, and Smyrma rugs. This is one of a set of three trade cards.
Song sheet broadside for the song "Courting in the Rain," as sung by Miss Jennie Worrell at the Alhambra Theater in San Francisco, California. Published and sold by I. S. Cohen on Kearny Street, San Francisco. Circa 1860s.
Handwritten receipt documenting a cattle sale in San Francisco, California on September 1, 1884. M.S. Cohen received $31.75 from John H. Bolton for 63 1/2 cattle sold by Cohen at 50 cents per head. The receipt is signed by Gottleib Reichssetter and M.S. Cohen.
Invoice from Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson, dealers in stoves and metals located at the corner of Market and Beale streets, San Francisco, California. Dated December 13, 1882. The bill is for a large purchase of hardware items by Bird & Dinkelspiel in Birds Landing, California, totaling $39.78. The billhead includes an image of the business storefront and lists an office in New York City at 99 Pearl St.
Two trade cards for Solomon Cohen of San Francisco, California. One card is undated, while the other is dated 1886. The cards are part of a larger collection of materials relating to Cohen's life and military service. The description includes details of Cohen's enlistment in the California 3rd Infantry in 1861, his service at Camp Douglas, UT, and his discharge in 1864. One card also notes his role as Senior Vice Commander of the James Garfield Post #34.
A commercial letter from Hecht Bros. & Co. in San Francisco, California, to Frank Litsch in Shasta, California, dated November 18, 1881. The letter discusses a sale of "Buckingham & Hecht...Hercules" (a boot, depicted in a lithograph on the letterhead). The letterhead also includes the address and logo of Hecht Bros. & Co. at 25 & 27 Sansome Street, San Francisco. A damaged cover and return envelope are included with the letter.
A commercial letter from M. Hyman & Co., importers and manufacturers of boy's clothing, located at 518 Market Street and 19 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, to Frank Litsch in Shasta, California, dated November 3, 1880. The letter, signed "Levy," is contained within a commercial envelope.
This trade card advertises J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co., manufacturers of billiard and pool tables and dealers in sporting goods, ten-pin balls and pins. The card features a young boy playing croquet on the front. The back has a full advertisement. The card is approximately 3 x 4 inches.
Two receipts from Jonas Schoenfeld to his brother, Salomen D. Schoenfeld & Bro. The receipts are printed with Jonas' store address. Includes a biographical sketch of Salomen D. Schoenfeld, a prominent merchant in Red Bluff, California.
This collection comprises nine receipts and billheads documenting the business activities of Salomen D. Schoenfeld & Brother, a mercantile firm operating in Red Bluff, California, between 1871 and 1878. The records detail transactions with various clients and businesses, including financial dealings with Jonas Schoenfeld (acting for his brother), Feigenbaum & Co., Hamilton, John Rae, Gales & Co., the Bank of Tehama County, and S. B. Welch. The documents offer insights into the firm's operations and the economic landscape of Red Bluff during the late 19th century. Accompanying the financial documents is a biographical sketch of Salomen D. Schoenfeld, detailing his immigration from Germany, business ventures, and prominent role in Red Bluff society.
This collection contains four billheads from the period 1877-1878. Three billheads are from A. L. Bancroft & Co., booksellers, made out to S. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. in Red Bluff, California. One billhead is from A. J. Plate & Co., San Francisco. The included biographical information details the life and career of Salomen D. Schoenfeld, a prominent merchant in Red Bluff, from his emigration from Germany to his success in business and real estate in California. The documents are dated September 4th and 24th, 1877, and January 14th, 1878, and November 29th, 1877.
Bill from Anatole Lobe, a dealer in crockery, glass, china, plated ware, lamps, cutlery, etc., located at 409 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated July 16, 1877. The bill details a purchase of glass pickle forks, cake plates, teacups, a teapot, and sugar bowls by Salomen D. Schoenfeld. The billhead features a decorative image of a pitcher in the upper left corner.
Billhead of Jonas Schoenfeld, importer and dealer in leaf tobacco and cigars, located at Nos. 423 and 425 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 26, 1878. The bill lists a purchase of 4000 “Sumariz” and 4000 “Ecbillas,” with corresponding prices. The billhead features ornate lettering, a company logo, and a decorative line underneath the business name.
A stock transaction sheet from Zadig, Wollberg & Co., stock brokers at 306 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Dated June 24, 1889. The bill lists the purchase of 200 shares of an unknown stock, possibly
Broadside announcing the retirement of Auerbach from the firm Auerbach & Goldberg and the formation of a new partnership, Goldberg & Poppe, at 410 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California. The broadside notes that Goldberg & Poppe will assume all debts of the previous firm. An accompanying envelope contains an advertisement for Auerbach & Goldberg at 412 Sacramento Street, San Francisco.
This trade card advertises the business of S. Seelig, located at 430 Tyler Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a black and white photograph of a man in an elegant suit. The card is divided in half. The top of the card includes the business name, address, and phone number. The bottom half of the card is comprised of text that lists the businesses Seelig represents. The back of the card is blank.
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.
The front of this trade card advertises Joseph Heiman, a clothier located at 1028-1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a drawing of a young woman holding a fan, looking off to the side. The image appears to have been taken from a fashion magazine or similar publication. The back of the card is blank.
An envelope addressed to L. & E. Emanuel at 725 Market Street, San Francisco, California, postmarked June 27, 1883. The return address is Bachman Bros., 10 and 12 Battery Street, San Francisco. The envelope mentions Herman S., Nathan S., David S., and Leopold S. It is suggested these individuals are associated with Bachman Brothers.
This trade card advertises H. Liebes & Co., Alaska Arctic Seal Fur Merchants, located at 133, 135, 137 & 139 Post Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a striking color photograph of a woman in a luxurious fur coat. The image is a high-quality print showcasing a fashionable woman and her attire, creating a strong visual advertisement for their high-end furs. The business name and address are clearly visible on the card. The back of the card is blank, except for a newspaper clipping from the *San Francisco Call*, March 2, 1898, announcing the death of Herman Liebes, founder of the company. The clipping details Liebes’s life, career achievements, and the success of his business, noting its participation in the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and its significant role in the Alaska fur trade.
This trade card advertises Otto Berman, a shirtmaker located at 636 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a unique illustration of a corn man, a figure possibly representing agricultural abundance or a playful visual metaphor. The style of the illustration suggests it may date back to the late 19th century. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for shirts to order, specifically mentioning "white labor shirts." This phrase reveals the card's racist, anti-Chinese sentiment, reflecting the historical context of anti-Chinese discrimination in the United States during that period.
This trade card advertises Otto Berman, a shirtmaker located at 417 Kearny Street in San Francisco. The front of the card features a drawing of a rooster. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for custom-made shirts, priced at $1.00. The advertisement includes the problematic phrase "white labor shirts," reflecting the anti-Chinese sentiment prevalent in the late 19th century.
This trade card advertises S. Caro, a clothier located at 1032 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a charming scene of two children playing badminton. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.
This trade card advertises L. Levin & Son, photographers located at 910 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a comical, drunken man. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a clothier located at the northeast corner of Montgomery and Bush Streets, as well as 404 Kearny Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card is die-cut in the shape of a bell, with a mountain cottage illustration. The back of the card is blank.
Three letters written in ink from Nathan Joseph, a San Francisco fishing equipment dealer, to Henry Hall of Hall Fishing Line in Central Valley, NY. Dated February 21, March 8, and March 17, 1881, the letters detail orders for various fishing lines, including oil silk line and hard braided linen. One letter requests that the order be forwarded to Henry Levy & Son in New York City. The correspondence provides insight into the business dealings of early fishing equipment dealers. Note: The collection also contains a canvas fishing pouch with the inscription "EST. 1842..L.LEVY..4 BARCLAY STREET UNDER THE; ASTOR HOUSE...BRANCH STORE #2 VESEY ST...PICTURE OF A FISH..; FISHING TACKLE ..SPORTING GOODS".
Trade Card - S & G Gump...581 & 583 Market Street ....Comical black eating water melon Back...blank
This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a fishmongers in San Francisco. The card features a handwritten advertisement listing their business address as 526 Market Street and 21 to Sutter Street. The card also shows a picture of a lobster and fish. The back of the card includes a full advertisement.
This trade card advertises the German Hospital of the German General Benevolent Society, located at 14th & Noe Streets in San Francisco. The front of the card lists the hospital's address and phone number (W 268) and features a list of the doctors associated with the hospital. The back of the card is a photograph of the hospital building. The style and image quality suggest a late 19th-century origin.
This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a clothier in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylized image of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and carrying a bagpipe. The back of the card provides more details about the business, including the address of the factory at 416 Market Street.
This trade card advertises the clothing business of M. Meussdorffer, located at the Northeast corner of Montgomery and Bush Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a floral design and an idyllic scene. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.
Trade card advertising Heiman Bros., clothiers, located at 1026-1030 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a comical illustration and a reverse side with a full advertisement including an image of an Indian Head Penny. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Heiman Brothers, a clothing store located at 1026-1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a man dressed in a suit holding a hat and a cane. The text reads: 'I am the preacher that kissed the bride.' The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement and an image of an Indian Head Penny.
This record contains two trade cards for Heiman Bros., clothiers located at 1026-1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The first card features a comical illustration; it is one of a series of four cards. The image shows a man, possibly the bridegroom, in a humorous situation. The second card (back of the first) shows a full advertisement with a picture of an Indian Head Penny. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century creation. The back of the first card shows a full advertisement with a picture of an Indian Head penny.
This trade card advertises Heiman Brothers, a clothing store located at 1026 to 1030 Market Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a bride. The card includes the text 'I am the bride.' The back of the card has a full advertisement and an illustration of an Indian Head Penny. The card is one of four cards in this series.
Trade card advertising the Universal Fashion Company, owned by Crosett & Samuel, located at 914 Market Street, above Stockton Street, San Francisco, California. The card also features an advertisement for actress Ade Neilson. The card is circa 1885.
Trade card advertising Lobenstein Bros., shoe merchants, located at 519 Hayes Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts women trying on shoes and includes the phrase "NOT ENGLISH YOU KNOW." Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Julius Heyman, a clothier located at 1946 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a woman walking a dog. The back of the card contains further information about the business.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a woman sitting by a fireplace. The image suggests a cozy, inviting atmosphere for shoppers. The business's address, located at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California, is prominently displayed at the bottom of the card. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising Goldstein & Cohn, purveyors of human hair goods and sole agents for Marchland's Crisoline Hair Dye. The card features a bust of a woman and lists their address as 822 Market Street, Phelan Building, San Francisco, California. The reverse side displays a full advertisement for human hair, switches, and curls. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store with locations in San Francisco, California and Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features an illustration of a windmill. The text on the front of the card lists the addresses for both stores: 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco and 147 First Street in Portland. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and notions. The front of the card depicts two clowns, one wearing a red and black striped suit, the other a blue and yellow one, playing drunk. The card includes two addresses: 27 & 29 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.
This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer's clothing business in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a snow-covered cottage nestled within a fan-shaped design. The back of the card lists the business's addresses: 404 Kearny Street, N.E. corner Montgomery & Bush Streets, and 1013 Broadway in Oakland.
This trade card advertises the clothing store of M. Meussdorffer, located at 404 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features two separate illustrations. One is a snow-covered cottage with a chimney emitting smoke. The second illustration depicts a woman wearing a dark dress and holding a muff. The card also lists the addresses for two locations, including a branch location in Oakland. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a dressmaker and milliner located in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a snow-covered cottage and a separate scene of a girl. The business address is listed as 404 Kearny Street, N. E. corner Montgomery & Bush Streets. The card also mentions a branch location in Oakland. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a business located at 822 Market Street in the Phelan Building, San Francisco. The front of the card features sea shells. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Louis Golder, a dry goods merchant located at the Northwest corner of Howard and Tenth Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a simple image of a rose in a vase. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Golder's business.
This trade card advertises J. Samuels, a dry goods store located at 104, 106, and 108 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylized image of a cluster of red rose buds, arranged in a symmetrical pattern, and encircled by a black border. The store name and address is printed at the bottom of the card. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card for B. Nathan & Co., a house furnishings store, features a red carnation in the center of the front of the card. The address, 130 Sutter Street, is printed at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Schoenfeld's Shirt Depot, located at 1316 Market Street, opposite 7th Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a young woman dressed in a red and blue dress. She appears to be standing in a park-like setting. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises B. Nathan & Co., a furniture store located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a photograph of a beautiful, dark-haired woman in a floral dress and a white shawl. The image is likely a portrait and is professionally taken, as indicated by the crispness of the photo. The woman is looking directly at the viewer, with a serene expression. The trade card uses the woman's beauty to attract the attention of passersby. The card is printed in a simple style and does not include any other information, such as a description of the store's merchandise or a price list. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Cohnreich Bros., a clothing store located at 840 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration of a mother tending to her two children. The front of the card is printed in black and white and has a red border. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises J. Lewkowitz's New York Auction House, located at 1314 Stockton Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a mother holding a baby. The back of the card contains the full advertisement, with a detailed description of the business and its services. The back of the card features a more detailed image of a woman in a dress holding a baby, with the word 'New York' visible in the background.
This trade card for Levy & Michelsohn advertises a dry goods store located at 2011 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a man walking towards a snow-covered cottage. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The image is on the front of the card. The back is not blank.
This trade card, printed in a vibrant red and black color scheme, advertises Cohnreich Brothers, clothing manufacturers located at 840 Market Street in San Francisco. The illustration depicts a man blowing a horn while a cow jumps playfully in front of him. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card for Heiman Bros., clothiers, features an illustration on the front depicting a stylishly dressed man and woman with the question, "Are you going to the ball this evening?" The address 1028 & 1030 Market Street, San Francisco, is clearly visible. The back of the card is a full advertisement that includes the "Rules of Doing Business". The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's clothing store. The front of the card features an illustration of a man and a child walking in the snow. The business address is listed as 107, 109 & 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California, and 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising the Mission Soap and Candle Works owned by M. Morgenthau. Located at 108 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a girl with flowers in her apron. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl sitting on a bench, holding a rattle. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business and its rules of doing business.
This trade card advertises Wolf & Frank, clothiers located at 232 Kearny Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a young woman wearing a kimono. The text on the front of the card includes the company's address: 232 Kearny Street. It appears to be the front of the card, and the back is blank. The woman is wearing a light-colored kimono, and the background appears to be a light blue. The image is slightly faded.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a small puppy. The girl is dressed in a brightly colored outfit, possibly representing a customer of the store. The illustration suggests the store caters to children and families. The back of the card features an advertisement and lists the store's rules of doing business.
This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a business in San Francisco, California. The card features a girl standing next to an iron fence. The text on the front of the card lists the business's address as 21-29 Sutter Street and 520-526 Market Street, San Francisco. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a young girl standing on a beach and looking out at the ocean. She holds a seashell in her hand. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the store, including details about their business practices.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., clothing merchants located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl and a boy ice skating. The back of the card has a full advertisement with rules regarding business dealings.
This trade card advertises Freud's Corset House, located at 742 & 744 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a basket overflowing with strawberries. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Ferris' Patent Corded Corsets and Waists.
This trade card advertises K. Meussdorffer, a clothier located at 345 Kearny Street, southwest corner of Pine Street, in San Francisco, California. The card features a simple design with a drawing of flowers arranged in a Willow Ware cup. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Strauss & Strauss, dry goods merchants located at 1427 Stockton Street, on the corner of Green Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a farm. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store located in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a winter scene with a church in the snow. The back of the card has the addresses for the business: 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California; and 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon.
Trade card advertising A. Straus, retailer of Elgin Watches, located at 207 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts children winding a pocket watch and features a bulldog holding a watch. The card is undated but is circa 1885. The reverse side contains a full advertisement.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., clothiers in San Francisco. The front of the card shows children picking grapes in a vineyard. The card lists two addresses for the business: 1418 Polk Street and 132 Post Street. The card has a border of dark red with ornate patterns. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises H. Wolf & Bro., a dry goods store located at 206 & 208 Sixth Street, below Howard Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a young child holding a pink rose and a towel, and the text of the address is located above them. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises the clothing business of B. Friedlander, located at 761 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child feeding birds. The image is rendered in a stylized, almost cartoon-like style, featuring a young girl with long, flowing hair holding out her hand to a group of birds gathered around her. The scene is set against a background of stylized flowers and foliage. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store with locations in San Francisco, California and Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a mother and child standing in the snow in front of a large church. The card lists the following addresses: 107, 109 & 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California; 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The card is printed in red, black, and white. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a hairdressing business located at 749 Market Street, San Francisco, California, opposite Dupont Street. The front of the card features an illustration of a bust of 'Miss May', who is designated as the 'SOLE AGENT OF MARCHLAND'S CRISOLINE HAIR DYE'. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for human hair, switches, and curls.
This trade card advertises J. V. Leon's Five Cent Auction House in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a bust of a woman, likely an allegorical figure representing either prosperity or abundance, given the context of an auction house. The image is predominantly in shades of sepia. Below the illustration, the text indicates the business name, "FIVE CENT AUCTION HOUSE," and the address: 36 & 37 Fourth Street, between Market & Mission. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising Goldstein & Cohn, located at 822 Market Street in the Phelan Building, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a boy holding a water lily. The reverse side features a full advertisement for human hair and gloves. The card is circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing retailer located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy standing by the sea, one shoe off, with his back to the viewer. The image is set against a backdrop of the sea and horizon. The back of the card provides further information about the business, outlining the rules of doing business. [Heiman Brothers was a prominent retail clothier in San Francisco during the 1880s.]
This trade card advertises M. Morgenthau's Mission Soap and Candle Works located at 108 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl standing beside a rabbit cage. The back of the card is fully devoted to advertising the business.
This trade card advertises M. Schwartz, a clothier located at 104 Third Street between Mission and Minna Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a boat sailing by a stone bridge, which is likely a depiction of a local landmark. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising B. Nathan & Co., located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a blue flower design. The date is circa 1885. The card is part of the collection of Judaica Americana materials.
Trade card advertising Newman & Freud, located at 1025 & 1027 Stockton Street, corner of Jackson Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a baby in a tub. The date is undated, but circa 1885 based on other similar materials. The card is part of the collection E, Arc.MS.56, Volume 7, Page 71.
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 advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a stylishly dressed woman wearing a flowered hat that matches her dress. The woman is standing on a platform with a decorative backdrop. The text “Kast’s Fine Shoes” appears on the bottom of the card. On the back of the card, there is a letter puzzle. The card also advertises a branch of Kast's Fine Shoes located at 111-113 Broadway Street in Oakland, California.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 738 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a young girl in a pink and white dress standing on a rock in the ocean. She holds a paddle in one hand, suggesting she is about to embark on a nautical adventure. The background is a beautiful seascape, with waves crashing against the rocks and a bright, blue sky above. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a picturesque country scene, set against a backdrop of lush greenery. A woman, accompanied by a dog and ducks, walks toward a rustic cabin with a fence. The scene is rendered in bright, colorful hues. The back of the card is blank.
The trade card advertises B. Nathan & Co., a house furnishing store located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco. The front of the card is shaped like a paddle, and the design is in shades of silver and blue. The center of the card features an illustration of three children playing on a field, one sitting, one standing and one jumping. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises M. Morgenthau, a dealer in house furnishings located at 108 Bush Street, San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a stylized illustration of a fly riding on top of a rat. The illustration is executed in black and white. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., clothing merchants located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy sitting on a tree branch, teasing birds in a nest. He wears a hat and is holding a stick. The boy is surrounded by tree leaves and branches. The background is a light yellow, with a red line separating the illustration from the text. The back of the card lists the store's rules.
This trade card advertises Geo. Haas & Sons, wholesale grocers in San Francisco, California. It features a charming illustration of a young woman in a brown dress and white cap, with flowers on the mirror-like border around the illustration. The card lists two addresses for the business: 810 Market Street, Phelan Building, and 986 Market Street, James Flood Building. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises M. Schwartz, a clothier located at 104 Third Street, between Mission and Minna in San Francisco. The card features a winter scene of a house and two people. A fence and bushes are also depicted. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises L. Bernstein & Co., watch case repairers located at 900 Market Street and Ellis Streets, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a tugboat with flags, sailing in front of a cityscape. The back of the card displays an advertisement for Keystone, which is partly obscured.
This trade card advertises Greensfelder & Co., purveyors of a rheumatism cure. The front of the card features text-only advertising, boldly proclaiming, "RHEUMATISM POSITIVELY CURED; 30 DAYS TRIAL MONEY REFUNDED." Below this is the company's address: 126 Kearny Street. The back of the card is blank. The typeface is typical of late 19th-century commercial printing.
Trade card advertising B. Nathan & Co., located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a park scene with a man in a boat, a small bridge, and a city in the background. The card is undated, but is circa 1885 based on other contextual information.
This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a clothier in San Francisco, California. The card features a man dressed in a suit and vest holding a hat. He is standing to the right of the card. Above him is a woman with her hand resting on his shoulder. Both figures are looking to the left side of the card. The background is covered with coins and banknotes. The text in the image indicates that the business is located at the 'N.E. Cor. Montgomery & Bush' and also at '402 Keaeny Street'. The card's back is blank.
This trade card advertises the New York Auction House, owned by J. Lewkowitz and located at 1314 Stockton Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a young woman in a red dress and a blue sash, holding a dog's head. The back of the card provides detailed information about the business, advertising embroideries, laces, boots, and shoes.
This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a hairdressing salon located at 822 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a young woman in a pink and white dress and a white flowered hat, holding flowers and kneeling on her right leg. She is wearing blue stockings and brown shoes. A bus and flowers are visible in the background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.
Trade card advertising Feigenbaum & Co., located at 21 & 23 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a girl in an orange dress with a white lace collar and large brimmed matching hat, wearing a pink cummerbund. The card is undated, but circa 1885 based on stylistic elements and other similar materials.
This trade card for J. Silverman, a dry goods store located at 222 & 224 Third Street in San Francisco, California, features a young woman in a large red hat, which is adorned with a bow and ribbons. The woman appears to be looking to the left of the viewer. The woman's hair is visible beneath the hat. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card for Edward Newman, a merchant tailor located at 752 Market Street, San Francisco, depicts a young girl sitting backwards on a chair, wearing a blue dress and matching hat. Six small men, riding horses, appear below her. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Newman's business, stating that it is 'opposite Bancroft's'. The back is not blank.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., one price clothiers, located at 1026-1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a young girl feeding a donkey. The donkey is on a grassy hill in the foreground, with a building in the background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The card has a red border.
This trade card advertises Louis Dampf & Co., picture frame makers and art dealers, located at 727 & 729 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an image of birds flying above a body of water with a buoy bearing a flag in the distance. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business, featuring an oil painting of children playing at the ocean edge. This card showcases the artistic expertise offered by Louis Dampf & Co., and emphasizes their ability to handle chromes, engravings, and regilding.
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 Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a color illustration of a pair of eggs from a blue tit. The image is highly detailed and shows the eggs in a realistic manner. The business's name and street address are clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises S. Caro's clothing and furnishing goods store located at 1032 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children playing with a lobster at the shoreline. The children are dressed in brightly colored clothing, and the scene is set against a backdrop of a blue sky and crashing waves. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1026 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a young boy sitting on a wall, looking off to the side. There is a red border around the card. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, listing the rules of doing business at Heiman Bros.
This trade card advertises H. Liebes & Co., a furrier located at 133, 135, 137, & 139 Post Street, San Francisco, California. [The company was a pioneer Jewish merchant specializing in Alaskan Arctic Seal fur.] The front of the card features an illustration of two women wearing elaborate fur coats. The illustration appears to be a montage of multiple women. One is wearing a dark fur coat with a large fur collar. The second woman is wearing a coat with a light, patterned fur and a fur hat. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Roos Bro's, a clothing merchant located at 35 & 37 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a whimsical scene with elves sitting on top of coins. The back of the card includes details about the business, including its branch house location at 22 South C. Street in Virginia, Nevada. The card has a red border and an ornate design featuring a scrolling banner.
This trade card advertises I.S. Cohen, an agent for the Standard Sewing Machine Co., located at 145 Sixth Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing. They are holding a hoop and a stick, and appear to be jumping over a rope. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card for Cohnreich Bros. clothiers features a depiction of Rebecca at the Well. The image is located on the front of the card and is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank. The address of the business is 840 Market Street, San Francisco, California.
This trade card advertises I. S. Cohen, representing the Standard Sewing Machine Co. The front of the card depicts an infant lying on a blanket. The address, 145 Sixth Street near Howard, is clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card for Heiman Bros. features a fantastical creature on the front: a cat with a bird's beak and bat-like wings. The illustration is likely a whimsical design intended to attract attention. The style suggests it was created sometime in the late 19th century. The back of the card showcases a detailed lithograph of an Indian Head penny, along with the business's address: 1026 to 130 Market Street, San Francisco. The text "A Square Deal" is also visible, suggesting a commitment to fair business practices.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 738 and 740 Market Street, near Kearny Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two children sailing in an egg-shaped boat with pansies. The back of the card contains a full advertisement and the name J. Kaukmann.
Trade Card - 561 & 563 MARKET STREET; BOY WITH A HAT; ; ;
This trade card advertises the clothing business of Otto Berman in San Francisco. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a young woman in a green and sepia dress throwing a snowball. The back of the card provides more details about the business, including Berman's two addresses: 412 Kearny Street, Room 7 over Davis Bros. Golden Rule Bazaar, and 339 1/2 Bush St., Room 5 below Kearny Street. The card also includes a small illustration of a man in a top hat and suit.
This trade card advertises Otto Berman, a merchant tailor in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a boy throwing snowballs in a red and sepia-toned landscape. The back of the card is filled with text, providing more information about the business. There are two addresses listed on the front of the card: 412 Kearny Street, Room 7 over Davis Bros. Golden Rule Bazaar, and 339 1/2 Bush Street, Room 5 below Kearny Street.
Trade card for Feigenbaum & Co., located at 21 & 23 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a large bird illustration. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises K. Meussdorffer, a ladies' furnishing goods store located at 15 Kearny & 345 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. [This business is also known to have been located at 345 Kearny Street on the southwest corner of Pike Street.] The front of the card features a delicate design of a vase filled with purple and white flowers. A hand with a dangling bracelet, adorned with a white sleeve and pink band, extends from the left side of the card. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises the dry-goods business of S. Bine, located at 130 Kearny Street, near Sutter, in the Thurlow Block, San Francisco, California. [Bine was previously in business with Lazarus Kline and Julius Kahn.] The card features an illustration of two women standing on a beach, watching a man in the water who is being bitten by a crab. The women are wearing long dresses, and one holds a parasol. The background includes the sea, sky, and sand. The front of the card includes the business name, address, and a decorative border.
This trade card advertises Newman & Levinson, wholesale dry goods dealers, located at 129 Kearny Street between Sutter and Post Streets in San Francisco. The front of the card features an illustration of a couple relaxing on a sandy beach under an umbrella. They appear to be enjoying the sea view. In the background, two ships are seen sailing on the ocean. The words 'Successors to Buyer & Reich' appear on the card. The back of the card is fully printed with more details about the business. [Newman & Levinson were successors to Buyer & Reich.]
This trade card advertises Newman & Levinson, a clothing store located at 129 Kearny Street in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a ship sailing on a sandy beach, with a man and two women in the foreground. Birds are flying overhead, suggesting a coastal or maritime scene. The back of the card provides additional advertising information. The card features a decorative border of dots and lines along the edges. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing merchant with locations at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The card also lists a location at 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a purple shoe facing the opposite direction, flowers, a pamphlet, and two bees flying in the upper right-hand corner. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store with locations at 107, 109, 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California and 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The card features a red shoe filled with flowers and a booklet, symbolizing the offerings of the store. The back of the card provides more details about the business. The illustration is described as an exact copy, suggesting the use of a template or standardized design.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods merchant located at 1022 Market Street, San Francisco, California. There are two cards in this record, both similar but not identical, depicting strawberries and white flowers. The front of both cards feature the business name, address, and a small illustration of strawberries and white flowers. The back of each card lists a variety of summer fashions and their prices.
This trade card advertises H. Liebes & Co., a clothing store located at 111 & 113 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of boys ice skating on a frozen lake. The illustration is likely meant to represent a cold climate. The back of the card is blank.
The front of the card displays two grotesque figures: a nanny holding a child. The nanny's expression is stern, while the child has a wide-eyed, somewhat distressed look. The nanny has a large, round head with a prominent nose and mouth, and the child has a similar expression. The figures appear to be wearing clothing from the 1800s. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a butterfly and an insect flying to a leaf. The background is white with a red border. The back of the card is blank.
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 Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a dog holding a poem that wishes a happy new year. The poem's text is not visible in the image. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card for Rosenthal's, a business with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The card depicts two kittens with a butterfly net. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store located at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The card also lists a second location at 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features an illustration of two dogs in a rowboat. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Joseph Brothers, clothiers located at 229 Montgomery Street, corner of Pine Street, in San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration of Lotta's Fountain. The image has a black sepia tone, showing a fountain that is surrounded by trees and greenery with a paved walkway. The building in the background could be the Russ House, a prominent San Francisco hotel that was a popular gathering place. The back of the card is blank, suggesting that it was used for advertising purposes. The text on the front indicates that the business was located in the Russ House Block.
This trade card advertises Nat Raphael & Co., jewelers and watchmakers, located at 732 and 734 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of cherries on branches. The back of the card is a full advertisement for "Mechanics Watch." The imagery on the front suggests a focus on elegance and possibly the high quality of their goods, while the advertisement on the back highlights a specific product.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 735 and 740 Market Street, San Francisco, California. [L.S. Kast and J. Kaufmann were the owners of the business.] The front of the card depicts a boy, horses, and a large house with a daisy inside. The house is surrounded by a spring-like scene of flowers, trees, and greenery. The illustration style is cartoonish and lighthearted. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 735 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a horse-drawn wagon crossing a bridge. The scene is set in autumn with colorful leaves. The back of the card contains an advertisement. This is the third of three cards.
This is one of three trade cards advertising Kast's Fine Shoes at 735 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. [Kast's Fine Shoes was a business owned by L.S. Kast and J. Kaufmann.] The front of the card features a farm scene with flowers and a summery feel. The back of the card provides detailed information about the business.
This trade card advertises Forest Flowers Perfume, a fragrance sold by both H. Heynemann & Co. in San Francisco, California, and W. J. Austen & Co. in Oswego, New York. The card features an illustration of a boy and a girl standing together, perhaps representing a young couple. The boy has his arm around the girl's waist. The girl is holding a bouquet of flowers. There is a background scene with a rustic wooden fence. The front of the card includes a note at the top stating 'National Card.' The back of the card includes a full advertisement for Forest Flowers Perfume.
This trade card advertises the business of Otto Berman, a Merchant Tailor in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylishly dressed woman standing outside the storefront. Below the illustration, the address is given: 417 Kearny Street, Room 7, over Davis Bros. Bazaar. A second address is also given: 339 Bush Street, Room 5, below Kearny Street. The back of the card is filled with more information about the business, including the services offered and prices. [Isaac Finberg is listed as a salesman for Otto Berman in Crocker's San Francisco Directory in 1895].
This trade card advertises Freud's Corset House, located at 742 & 744 Market Street and 10, 12, 14 Dupont Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing a black corset with her hand on her hip. She stands against a pink and sepia background. The back of the card has a full advertisement and states that Freud's Corset House has been in business since 1850. The ad text includes the phrase “Circles of Pride Since 1850”.
This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., a business located at 27 & 29 Sutter St. and 528 & 530 Market St. in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of three children playing next to a fence. The back of the card provides additional information about the business and the goods they sell. The back of the card also lists the business's telephone number. The trade card has matching billheads.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store in San Francisco, California. The card features a caricature of two black women standing in a window. Both women are wearing a matching scarf and bandana, which were popular accessories for African American women in the late 19th century. The front of the card appears to have been part of a larger advertisement, with only two of four panels present. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store located at 1418 Polk Street and 1946 Fillmore Street, corner of Pine Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two Black women standing at a fence holding a white baby. The scene is framed by a fence with a gate and a house on the left. The women wear brightly colored dresses with white collars and cuffs. The baby has a very small, white bonnet on. The card is a caricature of a Black family, common in advertisements at the time, and shows clear racism against Black people. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's clothing store, located at 1418 Polk Street and 1946 Fillmore Street (corner of Pine) in San Francisco. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man in a red shirt, standing in a window. The man has a bald head and a beard. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store in San Francisco, California. The card lists two addresses, 1418 Polk Street and 1946 Fillmore Street, corner of Pine. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black boy wearing a stripped shirt, peeking out of a window, possibly an advertisement for the store's clothing. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods store located at 10222 Market Street, opposite Fifth Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a boy and a girl playing. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for men's underwear.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann's general store located at 1022 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a simple image of a dogwood flower. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store.
This trade card advertises the millinery business of J.C. Meussdorffer & Son, located at 810 Market Street in the Phelan Building, San Francisco. The front of the card features a charming illustration of ducks wearing umbrellas and playing in a park under a light rain. The back of the card provides additional details about the business, indicating it is a wholesale and retail millinery. The card is printed on a white background with black ink.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration. A goose is depicted in the scene with a cook holding a knife. The illustration's style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Kast's Fine Shoes, with more details about the business and their footwear. The back also displays the image of the back of a shoe.
This trade card advertises Kast's, a clothing store located at 738 & 740 Market Street, between Dupont and Kearny, San Francisco, California. The card features a green background with two boys playing war, a girl, and a dog. The card is printed with gold ink.
This trade card advertises Lebenbaum, Goldberg & Bowen, purveyors of teas and wines. The front of the card shows a nicely dressed boy and girl, one of whom is wearing a large hat. The style of clothing suggests a late 19th-century setting. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of elegance and quality associated with the products sold. The address, 432 Pine Street, is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business's teas and wines.
This trade card advertises H. Levison, a dry goods and fancy goods store located at 323 Montgomery Street and 733 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a woman in a stylish French costume, wearing a black flowered hat. She stands on a floral-patterned rug with a large vase of flowers in the background. There are also two men, a waiter and a customer, depicted in the illustration. The back of the card is a full advertisement for H. Levison's business.
This is the third of three trade cards for Rosenthal's clothing store in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts two dogs chasing each other in a rural setting. The text at the top of the card lists multiple addresses, including 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, and 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises the business of S. Bine, a retailer of laces, embroideries, and fancy goods. The card features a terrier dog standing on its hind legs with its paws crossed. The dog is holding an advertisement in its mouth, which promotes S. Bine's business. The back of the card features an advertisement for S. Bine's business. It includes the store's address: 130 Kearny Street, near Sutter, San Francisco, California. It also lists S. Bine's New York office address: 101 Franklin Street, New York. [S. Bine was previously in business with Lazarus Kline and Julius Kahn.]
This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a clothier in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man holding an advertisement for the store. The advertisement shows the store's location: The northeast corner of Kearny Street and the northeast corner of Montgomery and Bush Streets. The card is sepia-toned. The back is blank.
This trade card advertises Crosett & Samuel, purveyors of picnic supplies and stationery. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a colonial-era girl in a long dress teaching a costumed dog to beg. The dog is dressed in what appears to be a small, fancy outfit. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of whimsy and sophistication associated with the business's products. Below the illustration, the text clearly displays the business's address: 914 Market St., and notes that they are "Headquarters for Picnic Supplies, Stationery, etc." The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Cohnreich Bros., clothing merchants located at 840 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a young woman in a blue dress and bonnet touching a white parrot on a stand. She is shown standing in front of a large storefront, which is adorned with the Cohnreich Bros. signage and showcases a variety of clothing items. The background is a busy street scene, with other buildings and pedestrians in the distance.
Trade card advertising Goldstein & Cohn, importers of human hair, located at 822 Market Street, Phelan Building, San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration of a baby and includes details about a grand opening promotion. Circa 1885.
Trade card advertising Goldstein & Cohn, located at 822 Market Street, Phelan Building, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a woman in a bonnet and gloves standing in a flower bed. The reverse side features a full advertisement announcing a grand opening and the distribution of 2000 glove boxes. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, importers of human hair. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases a charming illustration of a young woman emerging from a lily. The image is likely symbolic, possibly alluding to beauty, purity, or the source of the human hair they import. The background is partially visible and indicates an elegant setting. The business's address is clearly printed as 822 Market Street, in the Phelan Building. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement announcing a grand opening. The text of the advertisement is not fully legible in the image. The back of the card is not blank.
This trade card advertises Freud's Corset House, located at 742 & 744 Market Street and 10 & 12 Dupont Street, in San Francisco, California. The card features two young ladies pushing a baby stroller. The card has a blue and gold color scheme.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy dressed in colonial-era clothing, holding flowers in shades of red and blue. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of elegance and tradition, associating the shoes with quality and craftsmanship. The back of the card is blank.
Trade Cards -Gump...581 AND 583 MARKET STREET; HUNTER AND DOG VIEW FLYING DUCK; ; ;
Trade card advertising B. Schonwasser & Co., located at 222 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The card, circa 1885, features a sepia-toned image of a girl in a bonnet, her face in a circle, and text indicating that the company sold ladies' and infants' wear. The card's imagery suggests a focus on fashionable clothing for women and children.
This trade card advertises Lebenbaum Bros., importers and exporters, located at 215 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a woman rowing a boat on a body of water. The style of the illustration suggests it's likely from the late 19th century. The business name, Lebenbaum Brothers, is prominently displayed in a stylized script. The back of the card includes additional information noting that the business was taken over in 1902 by Goldberg, Bowen & Co. The back of the card is not entirely blank; it contains information about a business transition.
This trade card advertises Samuel Weitz & Co. located at 143 Post Street near Dupont in San Francisco, California. The card features a young boy wearing a brown hat and holding a rose. He is standing in front of a large potted plant, which appears to be a Tamarind tree. Blue flowers are depicted on the ground. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Schoenholz Bros. & Co., a linen, hosiery, and yarn merchant located at 110, 112 Sixth Street, corner of Minna Street, and 1913 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylized image of the store's facade. The words 'Linnen, Hosiery, Yarn' are printed prominently at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store located at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The card also lists an address in Portland, Oregon, at 147 First Street. The front of the card depicts four individuals standing outside of a church in a wintry setting. It is unclear if there is a building in the background. There are trees in the background and a street with a street lamp. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising Newman & Freud, importers and dealers in hosiery, gloves, yarns, and Berlin zephyrs. Located at 1025 & 1027 Stockton St., corner of Jackson, San Francisco, California. The card features a crying baby in red sepia. Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods store located at 1022 Market Street (opposite Fifth Street) and 17 Eddy Street (opposite Tivoli), San Francisco, California. The front of the card displays a charming illustration of a young boy in a rural setting. He is standing next to a farm scene, surrounded by two horses and yellow roses. The back of the card features a full advertisement for summer fashions.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods store located at 1022 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a small lighthouse with red roses growing at its base. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for fall fashions.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods merchant located at 1022 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a small house with snow on the roof and red roses in front. The back of the card is blank, but the front provides a full advertisement for fall fashions.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann's dry goods store located at 1022 Market Street, San Francisco. The card features a unique illustration of a boy holding a paintbrush in front of a large bird perched on a red pillow. The front of the card is designed with a red and black border, while the back features a full advertisement for summer fashions.
This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods merchant located at 1022 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a boy in a large hat holding a peony with a large stem. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.
This trade card advertises J.W. Davidson & Co., importers of foreign and domestic dry goods, located at 101 & 103 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a playful illustration of four young ladies playing blind man's bluff. The scene is set against a gold background. The back of the card provides more details about the business.
This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street between Dupont and Kearny in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a well-dressed boy standing in a wreath of brown and green. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Kast's Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California, between Dupont and Kearny Streets. The front of the card features an illustration of three dressed children playing. The children are depicted in a setting with green and silver tones. The back of the card is blank. The card is one of two.
This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises Kast's, a children's clothing store located at 738 & 740 Market Street between Dupont and Kearny in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of three children playing. The children are dressed in clothing suggesting it's from the late 19th century, with the color scheme featuring rose and gold tones. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a business located at 520.526 Market Street and 21.25 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two young boys. One boy is sitting at a table, seemingly trying to eat something, while the other boy is playing a musical instrument. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising G. Abrahamson's business, located at 110 Kearny Street, San Francisco, and 1117 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card depicts a boy in a tall hat and black waistcoat carrying a broken parasol. 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.
Trade card advertising the clothing business of M. Schwartz, located at 104 Third Street, San Francisco, California. Circa 1885. The card depicts "The Return," showing an American soldier.
Trade card depicting "Enemy in the Camp," showing boys with guns and a rabbit. The card is one of four in a set. It advertises M. Schwartz's business located at 104 Third Street, San Francisco, California. The card is undated but is circa 1885 based on its style and other contextual clues. The card is part of Volume 7, Page 64 from archival collection Arc.MS.56.
Trade card for M. Schwartz, a clothier located at 104 Third Street in San Francisco, California. The card depicts a boy caught on a picket fence. It is part of a set of four cards. Circa 1885.
Trade card for M. Schwartz, clothier, located at 104 Third Street, San Francisco, California. The card is part of a set of four and depicts a boy falling into a river. Circa 1885.
This trade card is shaped like a keystone and advertises the Keystone Watch Cases sold by H. Myers & Son. The front of the card features a comical captain in a uniform and with a long beard. The illustration is drawn in a cartoon style with exaggerated features. The background is filled with details such as a ship's wheel, a cannon, and an anchor. The address, 333 Kearny Street, is displayed on the front of the card. The back of the card advertises Keystone Watch Cases, providing more details about the product and the company.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., clothing merchants with locations at 1418 Polk Street and 132 Post Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features two girls in a garden setting. One girl wears a blue dress and a red hat. The other wears a red dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for Rosenthal Bros. & Co. and includes a shoe advertisement for Laird, Schober & Mitchell.
This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store in San Francisco, California. The card lists two addresses: 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco and 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a yellow shoe with a pink rose and blue flies. There is also a yellow bow tied around the shoe's ankle. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card is one of a set of five, showcasing Levi Strauss & Co.'s riveted denim jumpers. The front depicts two styles of the iconic Levi's jeans: a "Closed Front Jumper (Riveted)" and an "Open Front Jumper (Riveted)". The illustrations are detailed, showing the stitching and rivets that characterize Levi's clothing. The back of the card features a full advertisement from Levi Strauss & Co., including their trademark. Less than five complete sets are known to exist.
This trade card, one of four in a five-card set, advertises Levi Strauss & Co. of San Francisco. The front of the card features a drawing of two men in blue workwear. The men are shown wearing Levi Strauss & Co. 's Engineers Coat and Combination Coat, both of which are riveted. The Levi Strauss & Co. name and address are printed in large bold letters across the top. The card also notes that the coats are riveted, a key feature of Levi's products. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Levi Strauss & Co., including the company's trademark.
This is one of three trade cards from a set of five, fewer than five complete sets are known to exist. The front of the card features a line drawing of a man smoking a cigar. The text 'Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco, Cal.' is prominently displayed, along with the phrase, 'Spring Bottom Pants (Riveted).' The back of the card features a full advertisement from Levi Strauss & Co., including their trademark.
This is trade card No. 2 of a set of 5, from Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a line drawing of an engineer with tools, highlighting Levi Strauss & Co.'s "Seven Pocket Engineers' Overall Rivetted." The back of the card features a full advertisement for Levi Strauss & Co., including their trademark. Less than five complete sets are known to exist. The style of the illustration and overall design suggest a date consistent with the provided information.
This is one of five trade cards produced by Levi Strauss and Company of San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a miner with a pickaxe and shovel wearing Levi Strauss and Company’s signature “riveted blouse and riveted overalls.” The text on the card reads “Levi Strauss & Co., San Francisco, Cal.” The back of the card features a full advertisement from Levi Strauss and Company, including the company’s trademark. The card is marked as having been in two exhibits: the Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati in February and May 2005, and the American Jewish Historical Society’s exhibit in New York City from May to September 2005.
Business card campaign advertisement for Adolph Sutro's 1894 San Francisco mayoral candidacy. The card includes a photograph of Sutro and the slogan "Defeat the Octopus." Published in San Francisco, California, on November 6, 1894.
This trade card advertises M. E. Frank, a clothier located at 238 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an image of two men standing in front of a building that might be a clothing store. The back of the card features a story about the Monroe Doctrine.
This trade card advertises the Sunset Broom Factory, owned by L. Feldmann & Co. The front of the card features the name of the company and its address: 18 & 20 Front Street, Cook Building, San Francisco. It also notes that the company has offices in San Francisco, Sidney, and Melbourne. The card's design is simple and text-focused. The back of the card is blank.
Sheet music for the song "Tell Me Why You Come to Me," with words by Victor Hugo and music by Baroness Willy de Rothschild. Published in San Francisco, California in 1867 by M. Cray.
Stereoscopic photograph depicting a synagogue in San Francisco, California. The image, taken around April 16, 1906, shows a damaged automobile in the foreground. The view is from the intersection of Sutter and Powell Streets.
Color stereoscopic view card depicting the wreckage of a Masonic Temple and a Jewish Synagogue on Geary Street in San Francisco, California. The card is numbered #1057. The image was likely taken after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire.
Stereoview card depicting the ruins of a Jewish synagogue on Sutter Street in San Francisco, California. The card notes that the synagogue withstood the earthquakes of 1865 and 1868. Published circa 1900.
Stereoscopic photograph depicting the ruins of a Jewish synagogue, looking west. The image is dated circa 1900 and shows a building in a state of disrepair. It was likely taken in San Francisco, California, United States.
Stereoscopic photograph depicting a view looking west from a Jewish synagogue in San Francisco, California. The photograph was likely taken around 1900.
Stereoscopic photograph depicting Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco, California, before its destruction. The card is from the "Popular" series and was likely published in Los Angeles, California circa 1875.
Stereoscopic photograph depicting Congregation Emanu-El Synagogue in San Francisco, California. The image, part of the 'San Francisco Series' by Thomas Houseworth & Co., shows a view of the synagogue on Sutter Street from Mason Street. The photograph is dated circa 1870.
Stereoscopic photograph of Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco, California, from the Watkins' Pacific Coast series. The image shows the synagogue before its destruction; circa 1868.
Stereoscopic photograph depicting the interior of the Sutro Baths in San Francisco, California. Published by Underwood & Underwood in 1898.
Issue of the Daily Alta California newspaper published in San Francisco, California on February 7, 1871. The front page features advertisements, including one for E. Blochman and another for a practitioner identified only as Cohen. The advertisement by Motzos is in Hebrew.
This newspaper clipping from the Daily Alta California, published in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1871, features an advertisement for matzos by E. Blochman, located at 4 Battery St. and 5 Kearny St. The advertisement mentions a price agreement among several individuals and businesses to establish a uniform low price of 12 1/2 cents per pound for matzos that season.
Stock certificate for 100 shares of common stock in I. Magnin & Co., issued to Rose Magnin on September 2, 1930. The certificate is from the San Francisco, California based department store.
Check issued by L. Woldenberg & Co. to W. Davis for an unspecified amount on June 1, 1888. The check references Cedarville and San Francisco, California. The check's design includes a ship vignette.
This financial record from May 22, 1885, documents a transaction between L. Woldenberg & Co. and B. Blumenthal & Co. in San Francisco, California. The document includes a revenue stamp and notations indicating ASD...BLUMENTHAL. The record is part of the Morgenstern Family Papers.
Check drawn on the Nevada Bank of San Francisco, dated December 9, 1896, and signed by Adolph Sutro. Sutro is noted for building the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode.
Check dated November 20, 1879, made out to A. S. Rosenbaum & Co. from Lazard Frères, Bankers, in San Francisco, California. The check includes advertisements by Weihe.
Check for $10.00, dated November 10, 1888, drawn on Wells Fargo & Co. Bank, San Francisco, and signed by Adolph Sutro. The check was made payable to Children's Hospital. Adolph Sutro was the builder of the famous Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode.
Check drawn on the Anglo-Californian Bank in San Francisco, California, dated October 17, 1890. The check was prepared by A.S.D. Mayer, teller. The Anglo-Californian Bank was founded in 1873 as a successor to the London firm of J & W Seligman and Co.
Autograph letter signed by Sir Moses Montefiore, dated September 18, 1873, from Ramsgate, England, to Philo Jacoby in San Francisco, California. Montefiore renews his subscription to Jacoby's publication, "The Hebrew."
A letter written by C. H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser on August 14, 1852, in San Francisco, California. The letter discusses books.
One-page letter written by Jacob Grumbaum to Rabbi Isaac Leeser on June 17, 1864, from San Francisco, California. Written on stationery from H. Cohn & Co., Importers of Clothing, 413 & 415 Sacramento Street. Grumbaum discusses an article in *The Gleaner* and references the I.O.B.B. (Independent Order of B'nai B'rith). He also requests that Leeser discontinue the subscription of *The Occident* for Mr. Herrmann Grumbaum, who is now a resident of New York City.
Four-page letter written by Abraham Cohen Labatt of San Francisco, California, to Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 16, 1854. Labatt details the growth of San Francisco's Jewish community, its need for a rabbi, and the fundraising efforts for a new synagogue building. The letter provides valuable insight into the early development of Jewish life in San Francisco.
Four-page letter written by A. Englander of Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on October 20, 1860. The letter details Dr. Elkan Cohn's inaugural sermons, discusses internal congregational debates, notes the growth of Jewish communities in California, and includes a postscript mentioning Isaac Wise. The letter provides valuable insight into the early history of Congregation Emanu-El and the development of Reform Judaism in San Francisco.
Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser dated January 19, 1857, from San Francisco, California. Meyer updates Leeser on the progress of finding a rabbi for Congregation Emanu-El, mentioning applications received and the president of the congregation, Mr. L. Tichener. The letter also discusses other Jewish publications in San Francisco.
Letter from S. W. Rosenstock & Co. in San Francisco, California, dated April 1, 1885. The letter discusses a furlough for Daniel Johnson, who was wounded in action at Fredericksburg during the American Civil War. The letter's content is related to the Civil War and the experiences of a soldier.
A resolution document dated May 1, 1895, from the 'Club Tangled Up Twelve' to close their account at the Hibernia Savings & Loan Society in San Francisco, California. The document is signed by Charles S. Levy and Coleman Jelinsky.
This deed, dated May 23, 1871, documents the transfer of property from Henry M. and Schewa Levy, formerly of Virginia City, to M. Wertheimer of Virginia City. The deed includes a revenue stamp from the State of Nevada.
Postcard mailed from San Francisco, California to Asher Marks in Roseburg, Oregon on January 1, 1873. The message is written in German and Hebrew. The sender's signature is in Hebrew.
A letter dated November 19, 1855, from Circuit Court Judge George Johnston in San Francisco, California, to Congressman James William Denver in Washington, D.C., requesting a presidential pardon for Julius Levy, who was convicted of smuggling cigars and is in poor health due to imprisonment. The letter was sent via Joseph Duncan.
A broadside listing members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in San Francisco, California, who were reinstated, rejected, suspended, or expelled on November 1, 1860. The list includes the names of individuals and notes on their status within the organization, indicating reasons for expulsion or suspension in some cases.
Admission ticket to the Sutro Baths in San Francisco, California. The ticket includes terms and conditions. Circa 1890.
A signed receipt from Levi Strauss & Co., located at 315 & 317 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 26, 1866. The receipt includes a revenue stamp and is both printed and hand-filled.
Billhead from Feigenbaum & Co., dated May 24, 1878. The billhead lists the company's addresses as 120-126 Sansome Street and 217-219 Pine Street, San Francisco, California. It was sold to S. L. Schoenfeld Bros. in Red Bluff, California.
Billhead from Ackerman Brothers, located at 123 Kearny St. & 209 Sutter St., San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated February 6, 1878, and shows a transaction with I. D. Schoenfeld & Bro.
A letter dated December 20, 1854, from Jacobs Levi & Co. in San Francisco, California to John F. Miller. The letter concerns a debt of $495.26 owed by Louis Vogel of Santa Rosa Valley, dating back to August 1853. The letter is written in English.
A letter written by Paul Friedman of Offer & Friedman, located at 419 & 421 Jackson Street, to W. T. Bone in Pico Rivera, California, on May 28, 1888. The letter concerns a check written by Bone to Friedman and includes a notary certificate signed by Louis Meininger. The letter is written on Friedman's letterhead.
A handwritten letter from S. Koya, Consul of Japan, to Adolph Sutro, Mayor of San Francisco, dated July 30, 1896. The letter is written on Consulate stationery and discusses the Sutro Tunnel and the Comstock Lode.
A letter written by Levi Strauss to Harvey & Kennedy in San Francisco, California on June 6, 1859. The letter encloses a draft for $1256.28. This is an early example of Levi Strauss's business correspondence.
A business letter written on June 15, 1881, by H. Hall of Feigenbaum & Co. in Highland Mills, New York, to A. Blumenthal in New York City. The letter references samples to be sent and features a prominent company logo.
A letter dated March 3, 1888, from the Anglo-Californian Bank, Ltd. in San Francisco, California, to the Bullion & Exchange Bank in Carson City, Nevada. The letter explains the workings of the spot silver market and the reasons behind their lower silver price. Philip Lilienthal, founder of the Anglo-Californian Bank in 1873 (successor to J & W Seligman and Co. of London), is mentioned in the context of the letter.
A commercial letter dated February 10, 1875, from S. Leebes & Co. in San Francisco, California to W. A. Carter in Fort Bridger, Wyoming Territory. The letter mentions sending specimens of Chinese coins. S. Leebes & Co. also had a store in Salt Lake City.
A business letter written on October 12, 1885, from Porter, Slessinger & Company in San Francisco, California, to J. H. McKnight & Co. in Fort Shaw, Montana. The letter declines an order due to high demand at the eastern factory.
A business letter written by John H. Riker to Louis Taussig & Co. on October 11, 1880, concerning a property with family history. The letter features a striking lithographed letterhead depicting kegs of whiskey, advertising the company's locations at 21 & 23 Lower Market, Covington, KY, and 303 Battery St. & 9 Delaney St., New York, NY.
Printed broadside letter from S. Leebes & Co. announcing a sales call by M. B. Edinger in San Francisco, California, dated January 1, 1876. The letter also mentions a store in Salt Lake City.
Credit memorandum from W. Cohen & Co., importers and manufacturers of men's furnishing goods, located at 511 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The memorandum is dated August 15, 1878, and is addressed to J. Arala in Vallecito, California. The document is contained within an envelope with additional advertising materials.
Statement of account sent from Fleishman, Sichel & Co., located at 37 and 39 Battery Street, San Francisco, to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon. Dated December 19, 1877. The billhead includes an itemized list of purchases made by S. Marks & Co., detailing the dates, quantities, and prices of various transactions. The billhead is printed with vertical lines and a decorative header.
A letter dated November 27, 1877, from S.W. Rosenstock & Co. to S. Marks & Co. in San Francisco, California. The letter inquires about a consignment, possibly of deerskins for the wife of L. Solomon or 18 bales of wool. The letter includes an advertising insert and pencil notations.
An advertising envelope from F. Toplitz & Co., a San Francisco-based business, dated September 5, 1889. The envelope features graphics. The envelope was likely used for commercial purposes.
An envelope featuring an advertisement for "Robert Mantell Havana Cigars" from Wertheimer Co., located at the northwest corner of Bush and Battery Streets in San Francisco, California. The envelope also mentions C. W. Morey & Co. and is dated September 24, 1895. The envelope was addressed to Stockton, California.
An envelope addressed to J. C. Meussdorffer & Bros. in San Francisco, California, with handwritten notation "DRAFT" and originating from L. Daley in Virginia City. The envelope features the Wells, Fargo & Co. logo and is dated August 5, 1872.
An invoice and envelope documenting a transaction between Crofut, Knapp & Solmans of New York, New York and J. C. Meussdorffer & Bro of San Francisco, California on April 26, 1873. The invoice, written on the envelope, details a charge for four cases at $414.50. The envelope is addressed from New York, New York to San Francisco, California.
An addressed envelope sent from C. H. Meussdorffer & Bro. in San Francisco, California to Portland, Oregon on April 18, 1873. The envelope features an embossed Wells Fargo & Co. corner advertisement. The recipient, C. Meussdorffer & Son, is listed at #301 in "The Jews of the S.F. Bay Area; 1849-1919".
An envelope addressed to F. Mitchler, with advertising on the back, sent from Tillmann & Bendel, wholesale grocers and California wine merchants in San Francisco, California to Murphys, California on February 15, 1895. The envelope features elaborate decoration. Herman Bendel, of Tillmann & Bendel, is listed in the Jewish Year Book.
An addressed envelope sent to J. C. Meussdorffer & Bros. in San Francisco, California, on January 8, 1868. The envelope features an embossed advertisement for "Seamless Clothing" manufactured at 462 Broome Street, New York City, and a Scott #65 1861 stamp.
An envelope addressed to Guadalajara, Mexico from A. Eisenberg at 206 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California, ca. 1878. The envelope displays advertising.
An advertising envelope for Feigenbaum & Co., a San Francisco business, addressed to F. A. Taylor in San Jose, California, circa 1875. The envelope features a graphic logo depicting a stork with a baby. The Post Office Box number 1689 is visible on the envelope.
An addressed envelope advertising Sidman/Lachman, located at 209 & 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The envelope is dated January 1, 1875 and addressed to Asher Marks in Roseburg, Oregon. The envelope provides insight into business correspondence and trade networks in 19th-century Oregon and California.
An addressed envelope sent to L. Liebman at 119 Clay Street, San Francisco, California from S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon. The envelope's postmark suggests a date around 1875. The recipient's address indicates San Francisco, California, while the sender's address, S. Marks & Co., is in Roseburg, Oregon.
Envelope addressed to Schwabacher Bros. & Co. at 17 and 19 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The envelope shows the return address of Hoffman & Co. in Walla Walla, Washington Territory. The envelope is postmarked 1875 and features the Wells, Fargo & Company logo. It is likely related to business correspondence between the firms.
An envelope addressed to Wangenheim, Levy & Co. in San Francisco, California. The envelope features the Wells, Fargo & Co. logo and is dated circa 1875. The envelope suggests commercial correspondence.
An envelope addressed to R. Cohen at 32 & 34 Samsome (?) Street, San Francisco, California, postmarked 1875. The envelope is a commercial item from Wells, Fargo & Co., a prominent 19th-century American express company.
This collection comprises four documents related to the Anglo-Californian Bank and the Bullion & Exchange Bank in San Francisco, California. The documents include deposit slips and a letter, dating from July 2, 1889, July 16, 1891, October 16, 1891, and July 16, 1896. The documents show the involvement of individuals such as Frederick Low, Ignatz Steinhart, and P.N. Lilienthal, who were bank officers at the time. The Anglo-Californian Bank was founded in 1873 as a successor to the London firm of J & W Seligman and Co.
Deposit slip from the Anglo-Californian Bank in San Francisco, California, dated July 26, 1883. The slip lists depositors Frederick Low, Ignatz Steinhart, and P.N. Lilienthal. The Anglo-Californian Bank, Limited, was founded in 1873 as a successor to the London firm of J & W Seligman and Co.
This archival record consists of three deposit slips from the Anglo-Californian Bank, Limited, in San Francisco, California. The slips are dated November 18, 1886, an unknown date in July 1886, and December 27, 1886. The deposit slips show transactions involving Ignatz Steinhart and P.N. Lilienthal. The Anglo-Californian Bank, founded in 1873, was a successor to the London firm of J & W Seligman and Co. Ignatz Steinhart was a banker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who notably donated $250,000 in 1916 to the California Academy of Arts & Sciences for the construction of the Steinhart Aquarium.
A broadside announcing the relocation of Lazard Frères & Co.'s dry goods store in San Francisco, California. The announcement details the new location at 525 & 527 Market Street and 22 & 24 Stevenson Street, between First and Second Streets. Published in San Francisco on February 10, 1869.
A broadside advertising an election for mayor in San Francisco, California, circa 1892. The broadside features Adolph Sutro, who was a candidate. It was displayed at the Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati in 2005.
A three-page price list for watch movements and cases from LEVISON BROS. jewelry store. The price list is printed on all sides, with a large lithograph of the store on the front. The price list is in booklet form and lists prices for American, National (Elgin), and Howard watch movements and cases. The billhead mentions gold cases and silver cases for Howard movements, the different types of cases and their prices. It includes details such as the size of the case, the type of metal, and whether the case is plain, key-winding, or stem-winding.
A broadside issued by Feigenbaum & Co. in San Francisco, California, in January 1882. The broadside provides very specific instructions to suppliers regarding the shipping and marking of goods sent to Feigenbaum & Co. It features a graphic logo.
Billhead from Anatole Lobe's business in San Francisco, California, dated July 2, 1877. The billhead features a depiction of a silver ewer and is addressed to S. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. Two billheads are included as a set.
Invoice from M. J. Isaacs & Co., importers and manufacturers of men's and boys' clothing and gents' furnishing goods. Dated December 16, 1876. The bill indicates a purchase made by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., and lists an item with a price of $2.70. The billhead contains details of the business, such as their address on Market Street and their branch location in New York. The billhead uses ornate lettering and a decorative, framed header section.
Billhead for Ira Barker Dalziel, D.V., a veterinary dentist located at 605 Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco. Dated September 1, 1896. This bill lists services rendered to A. Sutro for the Saddle Horse. The billhead features a printed horse's head at the top, and the business name is printed in a bold, decorative typeface. Office hours and the telephone number are listed on the billhead.
Invoice from W. & I. Steinhart & Co., importers and manufacturers of clothing, gents' furnishing goods, and blankets, located at No. 3 & 5 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Also, the company has a location in New York, New York, at No. 82 & 84 Thomas Street. Dated May 2, 1876. The bill was issued to C. O. Ivory, who bought items from the business. The billhead includes a company logo featuring Lady Justice as a central motif.
Credit memorandum issued by Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco, California. Dated March 28, 1903. The memorandum lists several items, including shirts, and their prices. The document is handwritten and includes a formal header with ornate lettering.
Billhead from D. Block & Co., a dry goods business with locations in Helena, Montana; New York, New York; and San Francisco, California. Dated February 5, 1877. The billhead lists the New York address as 46 West Broadway and the San Francisco address as 22 and 24 Battery Street. J.J. Koenigshofer is listed as running the Helena store.
This pamphlet contains the report of the Executive Committee of the Helpers, a San Francisco-based organization, from January 1898. The report covers the organization's activities and finances for the period from its founding in 1889 to January 1898. The exact nature of the organization's activities and the type of help provided require further investigation beyond what is listed in the available metadata.
This pamphlet reprints an obituary of Alfred Andrew Cohen (1829-1887) from the November 19, 1887, edition of the *San Francisco News Letter and California Advertiser*. The obituary details Cohen's life, noting his arrival in California in 1849, his English parentage, his significant estate, and his well-known criticism of railroad monopolies. The obituary is reprinted in this pamphlet and is a valuable historical record for understanding the life of a prominent figure in 19th-century San Francisco.
This 40-page leather-bound book, titled "Pacific Coast Diary," offers a glimpse into daily life in San Francisco during 1885. It includes a Jewish calendar, stagecoach fares, information on the best travel routes within the city, and details about San Francisco's tides. The diary combines practical travel information with cultural details, providing a unique record of the city at the time.
This bookplate features a design by Adolph Sutro, who designed and promoted the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and later became the mayor of San Francisco. The bookplate, circa 1885, shows outstanding graphics of a miner and is from the Sutro Library. The description notes that it was never used. The bookplate's image suggests a connection to mining and San Francisco.
Silver compote marked "Braverman & Levy, San Francisco." The compote features a chased tulip flower design within beaded borders around the top. It weighs 13 troy ounces. Created circa 1865 in San Francisco, California, United States.
This collection contains a four-page pamphlet and a periodical advertisement for the Sutro Baths in San Francisco, California, both dating from April and May 1902. The pamphlet promotes Adolph Sutro's engineering achievements, particularly the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode, and his subsequent role as Mayor of San Francisco. The periodical advertisement highlights the various attractions of the Sutro Baths, including swimming races, musical bands, a museum, and botanical displays from the Sutro estate.
Art Deco menu from Bernstein's Fish Grotto in San Francisco, California, dated January 1, 1930. The menu features illustrations in the Art Deco style.
A lithographed letter and envelope from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., located at the southeast corner of Sansome and Bush Streets in San Francisco, California, circa 1885. The letter discusses business matters, specifically requesting payment for notes and mentioning the construction of a new facility. The letter also mentions a business partner, Marion Leventritt, who was involved in shoe manufacturing and a founding member of The International Society for the Colonization of Russian Jews.
Two-page letter dated September 14, 1893, from Morris J. Sideman of Sideman, Lachman & Co. in San Francisco, California, relating to a debt owed by Asher Marks of Roseburg, Oregon. The letterhead features a large cigar illustration. A notation mentions that Roseburg was founded by a Jewish butcher in 1851.
This catalogue, published circa 1885 by Newman and Levinson of San Francisco, California, serves as both a price list for dry goods and a comprehensive guide to knitting. Printed by S.W. Raveley, it contains illustrations and instructions for various knitting projects. The catalogue reflects the business practices of a Jewish-owned dry goods store in late 19th-century San Francisco.