Subject: Advertising -- 19th century

Lithographic advertisement for Mugge & Treckmann, manufacturers of high-grade Havana cigars. The advertisement features a lithograph of Lillianette Cigars. Published circa 1895.

An advertising mirror for the Troy Cash Bazaar. The mirror likely dates from around 1890, based on the provided date. The physical location of the item is Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 4, Folder 1. The item is located in Troy, New York, based on the geographic coordinates provided.

Trade card depicting an American eagle with flags. The card advertises French Cognac Bitters, identifying S. Steinfeld as the sole agent in the U.S. and the principal depot as 70 Nassau St. The reverse is mis-struck. The date 1863 is visible on the reverse. The card is made of copper.

Trade card advertising French Cognac Bitters. The card features an image of an American eagle with flags. The text on the card indicates that S. Steinfeld was the sole agent in the U.S. and that the principal depot was located at 70 Nassau Street. The reverse of the card is dated 1863. The trade card is made of copper.

Brass trade sign for Steinfeld, a "One Price Clothier & Merchant Tailor," located at 242 & 244 Superior Street. The sign includes the motto: "BY INDUSTRY AND FAIR DEALING WE THRIVE." The date is estimated to be circa 1860 based on stylistic elements and the context of similar businesses in Cleveland during that period.

Broadside - Author: J[onas] L[epold] Brandeis / Pictorial Printing Co., 74 and 76 Randolph St., Chicago Title: ATTENSHUN-KOOMPAGNIE! GO EVERYBODY AND SEE THE SPLENDID NEW SPRING STOCK OF CLOTHING AT J. L. BRANDEIS'. Published: Manitowoc, Wis., ca. 1870 Description: Lithographic Broadside, 17 1/8"h x 11 ½"h at sheet edge, uncolored An eye-catching and extraordinarily rare advertising Broadside, produced for a major Midwestern Jewish businessman. This marvelous Broadside advertises the wares of J. L. Brandeis' Clothing Store in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. The focal point is a caricature of three soldiers on parade, one with a dress dangling from his bayonet and another bearing a sign exhorting viewers to patronize Brandeis' establishment. Below the illustration a caption reads, "If you, reader, have time to follow this Grand Procession, you will find they will 'Halt!' 'Right about face,' and 'dress up' at Brandeis' Clothing Store…" Jonas Leopold Brandeis (1836-1903), a tanner by trade, emigrated from Prague (then part of the Austro-Hungarian empire) to the United States some time in the 1850s. He moved to the Wisconsin frontier, married Fannie Teweles of Milwaukee, and in 1860 settled in Manitowoc. There "he engaged in the fur business, trading with the Manitowoc tribes in that section and sending the furs to Milwaukee and Chicago. He was also the first grain buyer in that section of Wisconsin. He became the largest independent buyer of furs in northwest Wisconsin and an important factor in the business affairs of the community." His shop was located near the intersection of North Eighth and York Streets. In 1881 Brandeis moved his family to Omaha, Nebraska and established J.L. Brandeis & Sons Department Store, which for decades was that city's leading retail establishment. One of his sons perished on the Titanic. The J. L. Brandeis and Sons Store Building was opened by Brandeis, a notable member of Omaha's Jewish community, in 1906. Wise Memorial Hospital, named in honor of Rabbi Joseph M. Wise, was located at 406 South 24th Street on a lot donated by Brandeis's wife. Built in 1912 for $125,000, between 1912 and 1917 the hospital treated more than 1,000 patients. In 1930 the institution closed.

A commemorative broadside celebrating the 1876 United States Centennial, issued by Lewis Bremer's Sons, a Philadelphia tobacco warehouse. The broadside features a printed version of the Declaration of Independence and advertisements for the company's tobacco products, including Catlin's Golden Threaded Fine-Cut and Allen's Cigarettes. It was copyrighted in 1874 by James D. McBride and printed on parchment paper. The broadside measures 15" x 20".

A French puzzle card depicting "Uncle Sam's Troubles," likely dating from around 1882. The reverse side displays an advertisement for a hat, cap, fur, and men's furnishing house located at 60 Main Street. The card's imagery suggests a commentary on political or social issues of the time. The card is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 2, Folder 59.

Two-page letter written by Rabbi A. L. Mayer of Syracuse, New York, to Isaac Leeser on September 23, 1864. Mayer, formerly of Easton, Pennsylvania, discusses his involvement with the National Commercial College as a professor and requests Leeser to place advertisements for the college in the Occident. The letter includes details about the college's curriculum, faculty, and student body. The second page contains the advertisement itself, also available in German with an English translation. The letter sheds light on Mayer's activities after leaving his rabbinical position and offers a glimpse into the commercial education landscape of mid-19th century Syracuse.

Lithograph advertisement for "The Brunswick, the leading high-grade cigar of America." The advertisement notes that the cigar received the Highest Award at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 and a Gold Medal at the Paris Exposition in 1900. The date of the lithograph is August 26, 1902.

This pamphlet, published in Brooklyn, New York, in 1870, uses poetry as a unique advertising medium for a variety of businesses. The advertisements feature numerous Jewish merchants, including hatters, stallholders at the Brooklyn Market, upholsterers, billiards businesses, and more. Specific businesses mentioned include Jacobson & Kahn (hatters), E. Sacchi (Brooklyn Market stalls), Green & Berg (stand 19), Funk & Schuermam (stands 45 & 46), Schuman (upholsterer), A. R. Samuell (billiards), and Isaac B. Slaight (segars).

Stereoscopic photograph depicting the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel. The card functions as an advertisement for the Pittsburg Times newspaper, boasting over one million readers. Circa 1885.

Trade card featuring Sarah Bernhardt, advertising Duke Cigarettes. The card dates from circa 1885. The card's geographic location is uncertain; however, Duke Cigarettes were an American brand. The card is part of Collection E and is located in the Archives, Manuscript Collection 56, Box 14, Folder 15.

Black and white trade card depicting a girl in a shawl holding a fan with advertisements. The card shows the address 238 Grand Street, near 6th Street, New York City. It is circa 1885. This item is from Volume 25, Page 10 of archival collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade card advertising "Star Braid" at 326 Bleecker Street, New York City. The card features an illustration of Romeo below a balcony with thread being lowered. The back of the card advertises the business as "The Old Reliable Stand, established 21 years." Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a boy in a Scotch dress. A full advertisement is on the back. The card features the address 58 & 59 North 8th Street, Philadelphia. The card dates from circa 1885.

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a comical illustration of an old man reading a newspaper outside a window. The advertisement promotes Turkish coffee with the tagline, "IF YOU WANT TO REACH A HAPPY OLD AGE BUY TURKISH COFFEE." The card indicates a location at the corner of 6th and Race Streets. The card is part of the collection 'O' and its geographic location is specified as Cincinnati, Ohio.

Trade card advertising Bernard Fischer's business located at 5th and Callowhill Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Patented in 1899 by Williams of Newark, New Jersey. The card's date is unclear but is circa 1900 based on the patent date.

A circa 1885 trade card advertising Boggs & Buhl, located at 115 & 117 Federal Street. The card is tabbourene-shaped and depicts red shoes with eggs inside. The reverse of the card features a full advertisement. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, housed in the OOS collection at the university.

Trade card advertising the Davis Sewing Machine Company. The card depicts a boy in a Mongolian warrior's suit. The address 1223 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is visible. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the Alvin B. Felt collection.

This is a fan-shaped trade card depicting two girls and a comical man. The address 130 Sutter Street is visible on the card. The card dates from circa 1885 and is located in the collection at the University of Pennsylvania.

Trade card advertising Frear & Wyckoff, located at 40 & 42 East State Street, Ithaca, New York. The card is undated, but is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Gimbel Brothers department store, located at Market and Ninth Streets in Philadelphia. The card was likely presented by a salesperson. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Golding's Cigar Store, located at 54 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York. The card features an illustration of a girl holding flowers. This is one of four cards in a set. Date is estimated as circa 1890.

A circa 1885 trade card featuring a cutout, moveable paper doll. The reverse side contains an advertisement for Henry Goldsmith's bookstore and stationery store in Winfield, Kansas. The advertisement encourages children to remember Goldsmith's when purchasing school supplies.

Trade card advertising the bookstore and stationery shop of Joseph A. Hoffman, located at 208 Montgomery Street, between Bush and Pine Streets, in the Platt Hall Block, San Francisco, California. The card features an image of a ship sailing on the ocean and fruit and berries on branches. The text indicates that the store was open evenings. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising L. Loewenstein's clothing, hats, and caps store located at 1702 Second Avenue, Bengston's new block, Rock Island, Illinois. Circa 1885. The recto features a depiction of a naked hunter standing on a llama. The verso contains a full advertisement.

Trade card depicting a scene of children at the seashore. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Morgenthau Brothers, located at State and Monroe Streets in Chicago, Illinois. This item is part of a larger collection of manuscript materials. The approximate date is circa 1885.

This trade card depicts a comical scene of two men fighting, with the advertisement 'Pants to Order' and the address '52 STATE ST'. The verso is blank. Moses I. Frank operated a clothing store in Albany, New York, around 1885, as evidenced by Albany city directories. His father, variously listed as Leidon Frank, Leiden Frank, and Isadore Frank, was also a dry goods merchant in Albany. Moses I. Frank was born in Germany.

Stock trade card advertising the Original Little Havana Lottery. The front depicts two girls with dolls. The verso contains a full advertisement, including a list of prizes to be drawn on April 9, 1882. Jacob Levy & Co. are listed as agents in San Francisco, California, at 420 Montgomery Street.

Trade card advertising the Prager Clothing Co., located at 87 Lisbon Street, Music Hall Block, Lewiston, Maine. Benjamin A. Prager is identified as President, and Fred H. Prager as Clerk and Director. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a child in armor on a horse. The address 307 Main St. is visible on the card. The card is described as a "full ad". The card is dated circa 1885. The card was found in Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7.

Trade card depicting a boot being measured by a cobbler, featuring ladies' dress shoes. The card includes a full back advertisement and a Burt National Card. Circa 1885. Found in Manuscript Collection 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 3.

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a girl dressed as an officer. The card advertises Selliez L. J.'s hat store, located at the northwest corner of 11th and South Streets in Philadelphia. The reverse side features a comical poem titled "An Enigma."

Trade card advertising the hat shop of Louis J. Selliez, successor to Wm. Hopson, located at the corner of 11th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of two boys in a circus, one holding weights and the other balancing a ball. The reverse side contains a full advertisement with prices. The card dates from January 1, 1879.

Trade card depicting a child in a nightgown on the front and an advertisement for a business located on the corner of Seneca and Ellicott Streets in Buffalo, New York. The card is dated circa 1885. The reverse of the card features a full advertisement.

Trade card advertising Shoneman Bros., located at 116, 118, & 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a full advertisement with a white carnation. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting "Shuman Corner," located at the intersection of Washington and Summer Streets in Boston. The card shows four of five figures, two well-dressed gentlemen at the seashore, possibly implying leisure or travel associated with the business. The card dates to 1899 and includes the phrase "FULL AD," suggesting it may be part of a larger advertisement. The image is not currently available.

Comical set of four trade cards; The front of card #4 depicts a scene with red and black colors, and includes the words "Sobes and Tears, Fury, Wack". The back features a full advertisement for the Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street. The cards are circa 1885.

Trade card depicting an egg shape with a child in the cracked portion. The address 1 West Third Street is visible. This trade card is from the collection of Stearns, L. L. & Sons and is circa 1885. The card is part of a larger collection of manuscript and mixed materials, specifically letters and cards, relating to mercantile trade.

Trade card advertising Von Frankenberg & Co.'s opera clothing house, located at Nos. 2 & 3 Wieting Street. The card depicts two young girls dressed in summer attire sitting on a wall. It announces a grand opening on or about March 15th (year not specified). The card is circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a winter scene with holly, a boy with a tree, and a girl on a sled. The card also displays an address: 42 East 14th Street, New York. The card is circa 1885. The reverse of the card shows a full advertisement, but specifics are not included in the description.

Trade card depicting an angel with a staff and sword, along with a full advertisement and chair. The card features the address 223 & 225 N. 6th St., indicating a business location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Circa 1885.