Geography: St. Louis

Watercolor Yahrzeit calendar commemorating Marcus Blatt, created by M.J. Gelb in St. Louis, Missouri on January 3, 1919. The 13.5" x 9.5" calendar lists the annual Yahrzeit (memorial) date for the next 53 years and features symbolic imagery including flowers, birds, the United States flag, a flag with a Star of David, the Eternal Light, and pillars representing the Temple.

Billhead - Friedman Bros. & Schafer, manufacturers and jobbers of good shoes for cash. Located at Washington Ave & Ninth St., St. Louis, Missouri. The billhead features a detailed drawing of a building, likely the store, and has a decorative logo with the company's name. The date of the billhead is October 18, 1893. The buyer is noted as Samuel Magnes & Co, Western Grove, Ark.

A business letter written by Isidor Bush of Isidor Bush & Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 4, 1874, to C.D. Champlin. The letter mentions a large lithograph of Bush's store located at the southeast corner of 4th and Elm Streets in St. Louis. The letter also references Bush's role as a leader in the St. Louis Jewish community and his involvement with the founding of the first Jewish weekly newspaper in New York City in 1849.

This 1889 broadside advertises grapevines from Isidor Bush & Co.'s American Wine Depot in St. Louis, Missouri. The broadside lists various types of grapevines with prices and features the company's address: 213 & 215 South Second Street, St. Louis. Isidor Bush (1822-1898) was a prominent figure in St. Louis, known for his contributions to viticulture and Jewish communal life.

A broadside advertisement for I. Abraham Furs in St. Louis, Missouri, dated January 11, 1916. The advertisement lists prices for a wide variety of furs and pelts, including house cats, and ginseng.

An advertising envelope for Leonhard Roos Fur Co., manufacturing furriers, located at 512 Locust Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The envelope features a lithograph of a lion's head and is dated 1892.

An envelope addressed to J. W. Brauch from Bernhard Bernstein, a "Fine Shirt Maker and Dealer in Gent's Furnishing Goods" located at 648 West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope is postmarked October 9, 1894, and also mentions St. Louis, Missouri.

An advertising envelope from Jacobs Bros. & Hoffmann, a business located in St. Louis, Missouri. The envelope is dated November 20, 1891. The envelope features advertising for the business.

Advertising envelope for Marx & Haas Jeans Clothing Co., located at the southeast corner of 10th and Lucas Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The envelope features a rabbit logo and is dated March 26, 1895. A secondary address is for Oak Hall Clothing House in West Superior, Wisconsin.

Undated business letter sent from J. H. Coopsim in Fraser Park, Missouri, to the Rothschild Bank in Paris, France. The letter concerns a customer in Hamburg, Germany. The envelope features the names of J. H. Coopsim and Leonhard Roos Fur Co. and the locations of Fraser Park and St. Louis, Missouri, and Paris, France.

Legal document concerning the subdivision of land in St. Louis, Missouri, dated November 20, 1835. The document involves parties including Louis Guion, Adele Guion, Didier Guion, and Wilson Primm. Thomas Cohen, a silversmith and watchmaker, is mentioned in the associated donor notes.

Two-page letter written by Isidor Bush on January 6, 1851, from St. Louis, Missouri, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bush details his financial struggles and despair after his business failed in New York City. A second, German-language letter to Dormitzer in New York City is also included, discussing debts and a request to reinstate a subscription to *The Occident*.

A two-page letter written by Henry Myers, secretary of the United Hebrew Congregation of St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 6, 1849. The letter details the significant growth of the congregation, noting attendance at High Holidays and praising their new Hazzan, Nathan Davidson. This letter was subsequently published in *The Occident* (Vol. VII, No. 9, Kislev 5610, December 1849).

A one-page letter written by Henry Auerbach, Secretary of the United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser on May 30, 1864. Auerbach inquires about the qualifications of Henry Vidaver, a former rabbi of Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a position in St. Louis.

Two-page letter written by C. I. Eisner, Secretary of the Finance Committee of the United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser on July 20, 1858. Eisner requests Leeser's assistance in raising funds for the construction of a new synagogue through a newspaper article. He also lists the members of the Finance Committee: R. Keiler, M. Keim, and A. Fisher. The letter provides context regarding the early history of the United Hebrew Congregation, established in 1837 as the first synagogue west of the Mississippi River.

A one-page letter written by Isidor Bush of St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 8, 1853. Bush expresses his views on the state of Judaism, criticizes Leeser's views, and discusses the unification of two congregations in St. Louis into a new congregation, B'Ne-El. He also includes a request for funds for advertisements and circulars for the new temple.

A one-page letter from A. J. Satz in St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated April 8, 1851. Satz requests a detailed list of subscribers for the purpose of collection.

A one and one-quarter page letter, written in German with a translation, from Isidor Bush in St. Louis, Missouri to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 6, 1857. Bush requests Leeser to review an article and includes personal commentary.

Printed demand note for a loan of $333.50, payable four months after October 2, 1850. Issued by Cohen & Lowenthal of St. Louis, Missouri. The note is printed on a form "Sold by J. Halsall" and filled in by hand.

This trade card advertises J. Romansky & Co., wholesale merchants in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card lists the types of products the company bought and sold, including feathers, beeswax, ginseng, hides, furs, wool, sheepskins, and country produce. The address of the business is listed as 11 S. Main Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Star Loan and Mercantile Co., 1903 Market Street, St. Louis, MO, which was established in 1895 and owned by Dave Ellman. The front of the card features a photograph of Mr. Ellman, and the business's name and address are printed on the card. The text reads "STAR LOAN AND MERCANTILE CO." and "1903 MARKET STREET OPPOSITE UNION STATION." The back of the card is blank. The card's design is described as "very odd" by the original cataloger.

This trade card advertises M.J. Steinberg, a clothing merchant located at 303 North Fourth Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card is black and white with simple typography and features the business name, address, and a border. The back of the card is blank.

This embossed trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a prominent red rose in the center, surrounded by a decorative frame. The company's name and address are displayed prominently, along with a detailed advertisement for chandeliers, clocks, and gas machines. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a house furnishings store located at 1210 and 1212 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a young girl with a shovel, possibly digging in a garden or on a beach. [J. L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises Joseph Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Fifth Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman wearing a hat adorned with a large flower. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card displays a lithograph of the store's storefront. The back shows a detailed illustration of the business' exterior. The back of the card is not blank.

This trade card advertises the A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. located at 219 North Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features an illustration of flowers arranged in a vase and in a basket. The card is framed by a decorative border in the shape of a vine. The back of the card includes an advertisement for the A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. [The card is not dated but circa 1885. A. Siegel was a Jewish merchant who operated a gas fixture company in St. Louis, Missouri.]

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, an interior decorator located at 1210 and 1212 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a winter scene with a boy pulling a girl on a sled. The background includes snow-covered buildings and trees. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a list of services offered, such as paper hanging, art decorations, hardwood floors, windows, and screens. It also states that the business was established in 1858.

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. located at 219 N. Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card depicts a pastoral scene featuring a man riding in a horse-drawn wagon. In the foreground, gas fixtures, bronzes, and hanging lamps are prominently displayed. The front of the card is illustrated, while the back is blank.

This trade card advertises Mathis & Feldmann, a dry-goods store located at 1600 & 1602 Carondelet Ave., corner of Carroll St., in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a woman standing in a red room. She is holding a white cloth in her hand, likely representing a piece of fabric for sale. The background features a more detailed image of the interior of the store, with clothing displays, furniture, and a window. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Mathis & Feldmann, a dry goods store located at 1600 & 1602 Carondelet Ave., corner of Carroll Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a playful scene of a boy throwing water over a wall and hitting a man. The man is wearing a striped suit. The boy is standing behind a fence and holding a pitcher. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a drawing of a boy wearing a large straw hat, seated on the ground. He appears to be wearing a long white shirt. The image is partially obscured by text on the front of the card. The card may be one of a set, but only the first card is present in this record.

This trade card advertises Henry W. Meyer, a clothier located at the southwest corner of 9th Street and Lafayette Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an illustration of two children, a boy and a girl, holding roses. The boy wears a dark coat and trousers, and the girl wears a white dress and a dark bow. The children are situated in front of a flower-covered arbor. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel, a dry goods merchant located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a beautiful yellow rose with a robin perched on its stem. A farm is depicted in the background, highlighting the rural setting. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. located at 219 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card shows two children in winter clothes standing in front of a horseshoe-shaped gate. A dog is standing next to them. The card has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Feldmann, Schaaf & Fries, a dry goods business located at 1600 & 1602 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a woman in a yellow and green dress holding a fan. The back of the card contains a detailed advertisement, listing the names of the partners in the business: Jos. V. Feldmann, J. G. Schaaf, and Oscar R. Fries.

This record contains two trade cards for Joseph Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Fifth Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the first card (image 1) features a small illustration of a green bird flying above flowers, likely an artistic element meant to be eye-catching. The text on the front clearly states the business' name and address: "EMANUEL, JOSEPH & CO." and "FRENCH MARKET, 1204 SOUTH FIFTH ST." The back of this card (image 2) is a full advertisement showing a detailed illustration of the store's storefront. The second card's details are not available. The cards' style and illustration suggest they were likely produced in the late 19th century, which aligns with the circa 1885 date.

This trade card advertises M. Kohner, a dry goods merchant located at 2403 North Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card depicts a country scene, featuring a quaint farmhouse, a barn, and a cluster of trees. The back of the card is blank. [M. Kohner was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises Sonnenfeld's clothing store in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a man pulling on a piece of cloth. The card is printed in black and white and features a stylized font with a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the feather cleaning and dyeing services of Mrs. K. Benjamin, located at 2628 Oliver Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a bust of a young woman with a cap. The text on the card indicates that Mrs. Benjamin cleans, dyes, and curls feathers. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Joseph Emanuel & Co., located at 1204 South Fifth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a depiction of the storefront and mentions "Demorest Reliable Patterns." Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises the Straus-Emerich Outfitting Co., located at 1121, 1123, and 1125 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card (image 1) depicts a winter scene with a church and pond, framed by a maple leaf. The back of the card (image 2) is a full advertisement, including the announcement of "Free Car Tickets" and a note indicating their previous location at 1116 Olive Street. The card's imagery suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic.

This trade card advertises the Straus-Emerich Outfitting Co., located at 1121, 1123, and 1125 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a maple leaf with a scene of a windmill in a winter landscape. The back of the card includes an advertisement. It also states that Straus-Emerich Outfitting Co. was formerly located at 1116 Olive Street and offers free car tickets.

This trade card advertises the services of Rose & Friedman, ticket brokers with offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri. The card lists the St. Louis address as 419 Chestnut Street, with a Kansas City branch managed by J.A. Rose. The card also includes the St. Louis telephone number, 4250. [The Rose & Friedman business is not further identified in the sources but the card provides insight into Jewish merchants who operated in the transportation and ticket brokerage industries.] The card is printed on a single sheet of white cardstock and features black text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, advertises Sonnenfeld's clothing store located at 59 West Street, St. Louis. The front of the card features a red rose, with the store name and business information below. The back features a full advertisement. The card is a reddish-brown color and is bordered in black.

The front of the trade card advertises H. Fried's Shaving & Hair Dressing Parlor, located at 1609 Carondelet Avenue. The card depicts an illustration of two drunken men in a humorous and exaggerated style. The figures appear to be arguing with each other. The back of the card is blank.

A commercial letter written by Isidore Bush & Co. of St. Louis, Missouri, to C. D. Champlin in Hammondsport, New York, on March 30, 1872. The letter discusses the company's lithographic services and is indicative of business practices of the time. The letterhead features the company's address and details.

A commercial letter sent from Bridge, Rayburn & Co. in St. Louis, Missouri to Hendricks & Brothers in New York, New York, on January 1, 1831. The letter, sent via the ship Huntsville, concerns an invoice for copper.

Invoice from Hammerstein & Co., commission merchants, located at No. 15 South Commercial Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Dated December 16, 1882. The invoice is for C. H. Harsted, Stony Hill, Missouri, and lists one transaction for 150 barrels of coal oil at 42 cents per gallon, totaling $9.54. The billhead is simple and printed in black ink on a cream-colored paper. There is a framed header and a handwritten note specifying “ship to Gasconade, Mo.”

Billhead from A. Frank & Sons, wholesale dry goods and notions merchants, located at the southwest corner of Fifth Street and Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri. The billhead is dated August 20, 1887. The transaction is for the purchase of goods, likely fabrics or notions, by John Freeman, a buyer from Seymour, Missouri. The billhead is printed in a simple, clear style, typical of commercial paper in the late 19th century, and includes the company name, address, terms of payment, and a space for listing the items sold. The total amount of the transaction is not included on the billhead.

Invoice from J. Lippe, manufacturers of jeans clothing, shirts, drawers, and overalls, located at 708 & 710 Lucas Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dated August 12, 1887. The bill is for 2 dozen shirts, purchased by J. Freeman of Seymour, Missouri. The total cost is $10.00. The billhead is formatted with simple typography and columns to track items purchased.

Billhead for Meyer & Guye, Flour and Commission Merchants, located at No. 22 South Main Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The bill was issued to C. Wulfing on February 27, 1871. The bill lists 1 Bbl of Flour and the price is $8.50. The billhead has a decorative header with a graphic depicting barrels in a field background. There are various brands of flour listed under the graphic.

Billhead for H. Myers, a merchant tailor and dealer in gents' fine clothing and furnishing goods, located at No. 720 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Dated December 1, 1870. The bill lists a transaction for repairing for a total of 1.50. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering. The business's name and address are clearly printed with a decorative graphic of a signboard with a detailed design of a business logo with floral elements. The bill details a transaction for repairing likely for a piece of clothing.

Billhead from Teichmann & Co., Flour and General Commission Merchants, located at No. 206 South Main Street, between Elm & Myrtle, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dated September 2, 1871. The billhead lists a purchase of an item(s) from the business by H. Curwendel. The amount of the transaction, $7.95, is listed on the billhead. The billhead features a detailed company logo in the upper left corner, including decorative flour barrels and sacks, with the printed text 'TERMS CASH'.

A one-page business letter written by A. J. Latz in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lazarus Mayer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 1850. Latz explains his financial difficulties, heavy losses, and slow collections, stating his inability to continue business and assuring Mayer of his intentions to pay his creditors.

This trade card advertises J. Baum & Co., a clothing store located in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child looking out of a window. Two white pigeons are perched on the window sill next to the child. The background includes buildings, possibly part of a city street. [The store was likely owned by a Jewish man named J. Baum]. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises F. W. Rosenthal & Co., a business specializing in fine paper hangings. The card is printed on a light blue background with a black border and features a humorous illustration of a man preparing to kill a goose. The man is dressed in black and white, with a top hat, and is holding a knife in his right hand, pointing towards a goose that is tied to a chair. The goose looks fearful and appears to be trying to escape. The front of the card also includes the company's address: 410 & 412 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The back of the card is blank.

Die-cut pink leaf-shaped trade card for M. W. Abrahams, advertising novelties. Located at 919 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Circa 1885.

This trade card, a green die-cut leaf, advertises M.W. Abrahams' Novelties located at 919 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features the name 'M.W. Abrahams' written in a decorative, cursive script. Below that is a 'Novelties' in a smaller font, with a second line listing '919 Olive Street.' The back of the card is blank.

This pamphlet contains the Acts incorporating the Ohio and Mississippi Railway Company, approved February 5th, 1861 and February 12th, 1851, along with subsequent amendments. It also includes the company's by-laws adopted June 15th, 1863. Published in St. Louis, the pamphlet provides a comprehensive legal and operational overview of the railway company. Mendes Cohen's roles as president, director, and superintendent are noted within the pamphlet.

Billhead from L. Bauman & Co., successors to L. Bauman & Co., wholesale jewelers, located at 312 North Fifth Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. The billhead is dated April 26, 1883, and indicates the company was established in 1844. The billhead also mentions Louis Bauman, an early Jewish pioneer jeweler in St. Louis.

Invoice from A. Frank & Sons, wholesale dry goods and notions, located at the Northeast corner of Fifth Street and Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Dated November 29, 1882. The bill was sold to C. I. Karstedt of Stone Hill, Missouri, and lists a number of items purchased. The billhead is printed on ruled paper and has a hand-written heading. The terms of payment are listed in the upper left-hand corner of the billhead.

Business card for Bush & Son & Meissner, located in St. Louis, Missouri. The card advertises Bushberg Vineyard, Orchard and Grape Nurseries, with a city office at the southeast corner of 4th and Elm Streets. Printed circa 1882 with purple and green inks, featuring an ornate border depicting flowers, fruit, grape bunches, and vines. The card lists Raphael Bush, Isidor Bush, and Gust. E. Meissner.

A one-page business letter from Chas. W. Rosenthal & Co., wallpaper company located at 507 North 4th Street, St. Louis, Missouri, to D. C. Proctor in Cuero, Texas, dated October 8, 1892. The letter details a customer's order.

Invoice from The Great Western Clothing House, located at the Southeast corner of 4th Street and Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dated July 1, 1868. The invoice lists an item purchased by George Fulton, for the amount of $4.80, likely for clothing items. The business sold Men's & Boy's Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods. The billhead has a detailed header section with the business name, address, and goods sold. It also contains a decorative design with the business name and location. There are handwritten notations for the amount due, payment, and the date on the billhead.

Invoice from J. Wolff & Sons, direct importers of German, French, and English fancy goods, hosiery, laces, combs, buttons, toys, and other items located at 405 Main Street, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dated December 1, 1868. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by Christ Schaaf, including toys, dolls, and other specialty goods. There are two pages of the billhead with a long, detailed list. The billhead displays an ornate, Victorian-style header. There is a printed logo above the business name and an address. The billhead utilizes a vertical format with a columnar layout for listing items, quantities, and prices.

A letter dated May 25, 1886, from A. Rosenfeld & Co. in Owensboro, Kentucky, to W. P. Howard & Co. in St. Louis, Missouri. The letter, on the letterhead of the Rock Spring Distilling Co., discusses the distilling business and features an illustration of their Tip Top Whiskey brand. The letter mentions A. Rosenfeld and Abe Hirsch as partners.

Invoice from The Schwab Clothing Co., manufacturers located at 803 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri. Dated September 28, 1888. The bill details the purchase of several items from the clothing company, including a list of various items with quantities, prices, and a total amount. The billhead displays ornate lettering. The billhead contains a list of item descriptions and quantities with associated prices, and the total cost is calculated by hand. There is a large, bold handwritten signature at the bottom.

A letter dated April 11, 1887, written by Sylvain Levy of St. Louis, Missouri, to Mr. Halliday in Dillon, Montana. The letter, written on Charles Rebstock & Co. letterhead (200 South Main Street, St. Louis), discusses the price and availability of T. B. Ripy whiskey. Levy mentions he will be in Ogden, Utah, in a few days and requests that Halliday write to him there at the Broom Hotel. The letter measures 8 3/8" x 10 3/4".

This trade card advertises B. Rosenthal's Staple & Fancy Dry Goods store, located at 2804 Cass Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an advertisement for the Universal Fashion Company of London, Paris, and New York. The card measures 4.75 inches by 3 inches. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

Trade card for J. L. Isaacs, decorator, located at 1210 Olive Street, Excelsior Building, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a bust portrait of a girl in local costume. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. This card is part of a set of six. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store located at 420 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an array of colorful American coins in the shape of a circle with a scene in the center of a woman interacting with a merchant. The back of the card features a detailed advertisement, and is one of a set of four cards.

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store, located at 420 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colorful design with American coins surrounding a central scene depicting a woman and a beggar. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store located at 420 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of various American coins arranged around a central scene. The central scene depicts a woman and a blacksmith. The back of the card includes more details about the store. This card is one of four in the set.

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store, located at 420 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colorful design incorporating American coins and a scene of a young woman and a seductive man. The back of the card provides more details about the business.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a depiction of two pink roses and a house, suggesting a winter scene. The imagery is simple and possibly intended to evoke feelings of home and comfort, associated with the warmth and goods offered by the store. The back of the card is blank. The business is listed in the 1877 St. Louis Directory as Emanuel, Joseph & Co., a partnership including Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien, dealing in dry goods.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. [The 1877 St. Louis Directory lists Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien as partners in the business. Numerous Jewish references can be found for the business on Google.] The front of the card features a simple, stylized illustration of a potted ivy plant on a stand. The background appears to be a simple pattern of lines. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis. The front of the card features a decorative design of a pot with ivy and purple leaves on a stand. The back of the card is blank. [The business was listed in the 1877 St. Louis Directory as Emanuel, Joseph & Co., with partners Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien, who sold dry-goods at 1204 S. 5th Street.]

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features an image of white flowers and a sunset with the text 'Jos Emmanuel Dry Goods' printed above. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a design of white flowers and a seashore. The back of the card is blank. The business is listed in an 1877 directory as Emanuel, Joseph & Co., a dry goods store with partners Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a pictorial scene of a boat trapped in ice, a polar scene. The back of the card is blank. The business is listed in the 1877 St. Louis city directory as Emanuel, Joseph & Co., with Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien as partners.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a design with a blue hummingbird and white roses, and a depiction of a house. The business is listed in the 1877 St. Louis city directory. The back of the card is blank. [Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien were partners in the firm.].

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an illustration of yellow roses and a church in a wintery setting. The back of the card is blank. [Jos. Emanuel & Co. was a partnership consisting of Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien.]

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a blue bird perched on a branch, surrounded by yellow roses. A house is also depicted in the illustration. The back of the card is blank. [Jos. Emanuel & Co. was a dry goods store in St. Louis, Missouri. The business was founded by Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien. ]

This trade card advertises the Southern Clothing House located at 100 S. Fourth St., St. Louis, MO. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy dressed in a military-style uniform. The image suggests a focus on boys' clothing. The text on the front clearly indicates the business name and address. The back of the card is blank. [The 1920 St. Louis census lists Joseph Koppel, born in 1855, and his wife Bessie.]

Letter from Drey & Kahn, French and American Window Glass dealers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robertson & Herndon, attorneys in Tyler, Texas. Dated December 18, 1876. The letter discusses business matters. Both firms were Jewish.

Business letter from Drey & Kahn, French and American Window Glass manufacturers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robertson & Herndon, attorneys in Tyler, Texas, dated January 11, 1877. The letter discusses business matters between the two firms, both of which appear to have Jewish owners.

This trade card advertises Polack's Clothing House in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a depiction of a racist scene: a caricature of a Chinese person fighting a cat over a rat. Below the illustration, the text advertises Polack's as having the "Largest Stock and Lowest Price in the City." The address, S. E. Corner of Fourth & Olive Sts., St. Louis, Missouri, is also printed on the card. The back of the card is blank. Note: The imagery on this card reflects deeply problematic racial stereotypes and prejudices prevalent in the 19th century. This material is presented for historical context and does not reflect the values of the institution.

This trade card advertises Polack's Clothing House in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a girl with exaggerated features, playfully eating from an oversized bowl. The text on the card proclaims "Largest Stock and Lowest Prices in the City" and provides the store's address: S. E. Corner of Fourth & Olive Sts., St. Louis, Missouri. The back of the card is blank. [The business was active in Jewish affairs].

This trade card advertises M. J. Steinberg, a children's hat retailer located at 303 North Fourth Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colonial-era scene with a man and a woman. The back of the card is blank.

A billhead from Kerbs & Spiess, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 1016-1018-1020 Second Avenue and 310-312-314 East 54th St., New York City. This billhead is dated July 17, 1877, and lists 'Geo A Styms & Co.' as the buyer. The bill is for '5m Leaf Tobacco' and is marked 'Exhibit A', likely indicating a transaction for a large order of tobacco. The billhead features a detailed illustration of their business located at the top left corner, with the business name in ornate calligraphy. The document has a printed header and decorative borders, along with clear details of the business address, transaction, and buyer.

Trade card advertising M. J. Steinberg's millinery shop, located at 303 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card likely dates from around 1885, based on stylistic analysis and archival context.

Trade card for M. J. Steinberg, Manufacturing Farrier & Hatter, located at 307 North Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card is undated, but circa 1885. The card advertises the services of a farrier (a blacksmith who shoes horses) and a hatter (a maker and seller of hats).

This trade card advertises Joseph Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Fifth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a comical scene of a frog family peering into a clothing store window. The back of the card has a full advertisement.

Trade card advertising Joseph Emanuel & Co., dry goods merchants, located at 1204 South Fifth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card, circa 1880, features a lithograph of the store's storefront on the recto and an advertisement on the verso. The recto also displays a stock image of a hummingbird, possibly from Maison Demorest Sewing patterns. The verso lists M. J. Emanuel and Louis Singer in association with the business.

This trade card advertises Joseph Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Fifth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card depicts a comical scene with a frog wearing a sporty overcoat. The back of the card is blank, but it is advertised that Joseph Emanuel & Co. sells 'Everything in Dry Goods'.

This is a dry goods price list catalog published on December 7, 1876, in New York City. The catalog, containing 191 pages, features numerous advertisements for textiles, corsets, hosiery, shawls, and store fixtures. While primarily a trade catalog, it includes at least two advertisements featuring Jewish business owners. Notably, a full-page advertisement features Attorney Nathan Frank from St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in bankruptcy law. The catalog offers a glimpse into the commercial landscape of late 19th-century New York, with items like Kentucky Jeans, Shaker flannels, and Conestogo tickings.

Billhead from Rice, Stix & Co., located at the corner of Broadway and St. Charles Street in St. Louis, Missouri, dated June 9, 1886. The billhead features a lithograph of a large store. Rice-Stix, established in 1861, relocated to St. Louis from Memphis in 1879 after numerous yellow fever epidemics disrupted business in Memphis.

Trade card for Sonnenfeld's Millinery and Fancy Goods Department, located at 610 Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The card depicts flowers and likely dates from circa 1885. The firm was established in 1875 and experienced financial difficulties by the late 1890s.

A one-page manuscript letter dated October 15, 1857, from Cary Gratz, a merchant in St. Louis, Missouri, to J. M. McFarland in Chillicothe, Ohio. The letter discusses the effects of the Bank Panic of 1857 in St. Louis. Attached is a printed copy of the *Merchants’ Exchange Reporter and Prices Current*, St. Louis, Vol. 1, No. 37, Wednesday, October 14, 1857.

Trade card advertising Chas. C. Haysom, Watchmaker & Jeweler, featuring an image of Bertha Pappenheim. Published circa 1885 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

A commercial letter dated May 24, 1890, from Rosenheim, Levis & Co., located at 523 & 525 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, to an unspecified recipient in Aurora, Missouri. The letterhead features a crown watermark and the company logo.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a wall paper and window shade dealer located at 1210 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys in a race, likely designed in an Art Deco style. The back of the card is blank. [J. L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.]

Sales by Harper & Bernoudy, Cotton Brokers, in St. Louis, Missouri, dated May 8, 1866. The bill records the sale of 274 bales of cotton, with a total amount of $32,390.21. The bill also includes a charge for fire insurance of $10.00, indicating the shipment of goods, possibly by boat or train, and the importance of protecting the shipment. The billhead includes a small graphic image on the top left corner, which may be a depiction of a cotton field or a cotton processing facility.