Subject: Allentown, Pennsylvania

An advertising mirror for the Allentown, Pennsylvania clothing store Sourwine, Kuhns & Kerschner. The mirror features the store's name and address: 719-721 Hamilton St. The date of manufacture is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1900.

This is a colorful, hand-colored birth and baptismal certificate (Geburts- und Taufschein) for Bieber Georg Kohler, born December 19, 1863, in Maxatawny Township, Pennsylvania. The certificate states it was printed by Saeger and Leisenring in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1863, and it was completed and signed by the scrivener Martin Wetzler on December 29, 1864. The item features ornate illustrations typical of Pennsylvania German folk art, including two winged angels (one holding a horn and harp, the other a wreath and chalice), an eagle with a banner, and four birds perched on leafy branches at the bottom. The central text, written in German script and Fraktur, details the birth and baptism information, along with a poem. 3.

Billhead from H. Schnurman & Co., manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers in flour, feed, grain, and plaster, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dated December 31, 1868. This bill was issued to the Lehigh County Poor House, indicating a transaction for supplies. The bill lists various items purchased and their corresponding prices, with a total amount of $15.36 paid by check on December 31, 1868. The billhead has a simple layout with a printed header, clear business details, and handwritten entries for the transaction.

Invoice from H. Sofranscy & Co., dealers in scrap iron, steel scrap and metals, located at Brick and Liberty Sts. and L.V.R.R. in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dated April 27, 1907. The bill lists an item purchased, likely scrap metal, by Dent Hardware Co. The invoice details the transaction and includes the item quantity, unit price, and the total value. The billhead displays typical early 20th-century lettering. The billhead is formatted to include a header section.

Billhead from Joshua Schnurman, a jobber and wholesale dealer in American, English, French, and German fancy goods, hosiery, gloves, ribbons, laces, combs, suspenders, threads, and every variety of buttons and trimmings. Located at No. 9 East Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated February 22, 1865 and is made out to the Lehigh County Poor House. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and the business name printed in a bold font.

This trade card promotes Schnurman, Roth & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at Anchor Clothing Hall, 719 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA. The card emphasizes "CHILDREN'S CLOTHING A SPECIALTY." The design features ornate Victorian-style typography, including decorative borders and varied script fonts. A prominent red logo in the center depicts an anchor, a pair of trousers, and a telescope with a banner reading "TRADE."

This is a die-cut trade card advertising Hess Bros., dry-goods merchants located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a man wearing a skullcap. He is leaning over and appears to be holding an advertisement or brochure. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Kaufmann & Goldsmith, located at 843 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration of a boy riding a donkey on the seashore. The front of the card is printed with the name of the business and its address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kline & Bro., clothing merchants located at 605 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The card features a sailor boy standing on the deck of a sailing vessel, suggesting that Kline & Bro. may have sold sailor-related clothing or supplies. The illustration depicts a single mast with the ship's sails partially unfurled. The card's back is blank.

This trade card advertises Schnurman, Roth & Co., proprietors of the Anchor Clothing Hall, located at 719 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a winter scene with two birds perched on a yellow rose. The card has a simple, elegant design, featuring a black border and white text against a light background. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Joshua Schnurman's dry goods store, located at 713 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, opposite the post office. The card features an illustration of children, one dressed as a jester. Circa 1885.