Letter and Envelope - Wm. Ronshein & Bros., Cincinnati, Ohio, November 14, 1879

This item comprises a letter and its accompanying envelope from Wm. Ronshein & Bros., a Boys' Clothing House located at 70 West Pearl Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated November 14, 1879. The letter is addressed to Miss Reynolds & Frank and responds to an inquiry regarding an earlier communication, confirming the dispatch of order number 2896. The letterhead features an elegant illustration of a well-dressed man and boy, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. The envelope's front also displays the illustration of the man and boy, noting "Wm. Ronsheim & Bros. SUCCESSORS TO LEVY & RONSHEIM," and includes a Cincinnati postmark. The verso of the envelope is adorned with a detailed lithographic illustration of the "Seventh Cincinnati Industrial Exposition Building," held from September 10th to October 11th, 1879, described as a "One Million Dollars" structure. **3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Wm. Ronshein
• Levy
• Ronsheim, Wm.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Boys' clothing
• Retail trade
• Correspondence
• Cincinnati (Ohio)
• Industrial expositions
• 19th century
• Lithography
• Illustrated stationery
• Postmarks

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 10