This billhead from A. Magnus, a Chicago-based dealer in hops, malt, and brewers' supplies, and an importer of brewing rice and rice flour, is dated May 15, 1891. It is addressed to Eberhardt & Ober Co. of Allegheny, PA. The transaction lists "1000 Bushes [sic] with name" at 3 cents per unit, for a total of 30.00 (represented by '3000' in the total column). The document features an ornate header with decorative borders and Victorian-style typography for the business name and product descriptions. It also includes a red overstamp reading "A. MAGNUS & SONS SUCCESSORS TO A. MAGNUS." The billhead additionally indicates that A. Magnus served as an agent for L.C. Huck Malting Co. (celebrated malt), Ripley Isinglass, and Foster Rotary Pumps. **3.
Subject: Allegheny, PA
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This colorful trade card for Strassburger & Joseph, "Men's & Boys' Clothing Merchant Tailors" located in Allegheny, PA, advertises their "Fall Opening" in 1884. The card features a whimsical illustration of three young children playing by the water's edge, with two children nestled in large wicker baskets and one standing, holding a small toy. Birds are also depicted in the scene. The "FALL OPENING" text at the top is rendered in an ornate, decorative Victorian-style font, flanked by the year "1884". The overall design is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising.
This trade card advertises Hugo Rosenberg's store, specializing in dress goods. The front of the card depicts a child falling, a somewhat unusual image for an advertisement. The image's style and the overall aesthetic suggest it was created in the late 19th century. The address, 140 Federal Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Strassburger & Joseph, clothiers located at 161-165 Federal Street in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a die-cut oval frame that contains a winter scene. The back of the card is an advertisement for the store and announces that it will be closed on September 15th and 24th, 1890, for the High Holidays.