Subject: Amusements

Five-cent trade token issued by D. Eisner's Cigar Store and Billiard Parlor. The square token has a hole in the center. The token is dated circa 1900.

This is a circa 1875 catalog from Hartz & Levy's Magical Bazaar, located at 1131 Broadway in New York City. The catalog lists a variety of magical tricks, scientific toys, and novelties. The firm was notable for being one of the first American magic shops and for its connection to the Hartz family, known for their contributions to Vaudeville and magic.

An invitation to a motion picture entertainment at Gratz College, presented by the Mikveh Israel Association on Sunday evening, February 14, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invitation lists numerous names, suggesting a guest list or attendees of the event.

This 64-page pamphlet, published by N. Levy in Auburn, New York in 1888, is a collection of puzzles, conundrums, tricks, and fortune-telling games. It includes illustrations and some references to the American Civil War. The pamphlet also contains advertisements, including those for Levy's clothing store.

Ticket to a Strawberry Festival, Promenade, and Concert hosted by the Young Men's Hebrew Association at St. George's Hall in New York City on June 8, 1881. The ticket includes a coupon for refreshments served between 8 PM and 11 PM. The ticket measures 4-3/4" x 2-1/4".

Ticket to a lawn festival hosted by the Young Men's Hebrew Social Club on the grounds of Mr. B. V. Wolf on Canal Street in New York City. The festival included dancing. The ticket measures 4-1/4" x 2-1/2".

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a New York Millinery store located at 6 & 8 Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of roses in a vase. The back of the card lists the store's address and advertises other merchandise including watches, jewelry, toys, spectacles, and 'thousand of other items'.

This trade card advertises Ben Bloch, a clothier and hatter located at the Opera House in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. [Bloch was the founder of the synagogue in Lock Haven, PA.] The front of the card features a sad-looking dog. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ben Bloch, an Opera House Clothier and Hatter in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a sad-looking dog. The back of the card is blank. [Ben Bloch was the founder of the synagogue in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania].

This trade card advertises Charles Mayer & Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana. The front of the card features a couple sitting at a table surrounded by a variety of items including fancy goods, jewelry, musical instruments, and games. It's likely they are a general store. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises D. Herzog & Co.'s New Dime Museum, located on Baltimore Street near Gay Street. The card features a delightful illustration of children playing with a sail boat. The back of the card, which is visible in the image, contains a handwritten list of a person's weight and the date. The card is dated March 22, 1882.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a store located on Eighth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets in New York. The card depicts a festive scene of children receiving gifts from Santa Claus. The front of the card is brightly colored and features a red border. The back provides a full advertisement for toys and holiday goods.

This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a business located at 520.526 Market Street and 21.25 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two young boys. One boy is sitting at a table, seemingly trying to eat something, while the other boy is playing a musical instrument. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Kaufman's Orchestra, located at 1210 Columbia Avenue. The front of the card features the orchestra's name, the address, and the inscription 'KAUFMAN'S ORCHESTRA' in a prominent position, centered on the card. The back of the card is blank. There is another version of the card. This card has a yellow border and the text 'I. Kaufman's' and 'Orchestra' are set off from the main text of the card. There is a second version of the card in the collection. It has a red border and the text 'I. Kaufman's' and 'Orchestra' are set off from the main text of the card.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co. at 445 Broadway, New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two bluejays with a nest and red flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a general store located at 445 Broadway, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of seashells, leaves, and flowers. The back of the card is blank. The card has a red border and is part of a set of five cards.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., located at 445 Broadway, New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a tiger cowrie seashell on a colorful leaf. The shell is surrounded by other seashells and leaves. The back of the card is blank. There is an additional trade card in this record, that features a similar design with other seashells.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store located at 445 Broadway, New York City. The front of the card features a decorative design with sea shells, leaves, and pink flower bells. This card is one of five in the set. The shells are depicted in shades of yellow, pink, black, and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store located at 445 Broadway, New York. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of three birds, two of which are blue. A nest of eggs is shown beneath a branch of berries, adding a charming touch to the image. The card has a red border around the edges. The verso of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store located at 445 Broadway in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of five birds. Two blue birds are perched on a branch of pink flowers with red berries. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store located at 445 Broadway, New York City. The card features a simple design with three seashells resting on leaves. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a general store located at 445 Broadway in New York City. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of seashells nestled on leaves. The seashells are mostly pink, with one broken open to reveal its inner pearl. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a general store located at 445 Broadway in New York, New York. The front of the card features an image of birds, including two quails and four chicks, surrounded by green leaves. The background of the card is blank. The back of the card, not included in the record, likely contained more information about the store and its offerings.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a dry-goods store located at 1026 Chestnut Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man and a woman. The woman is attached to a pole and is floating in the water. The man is trying to swim. The back of the card is blank. The trade card is printed in black and white.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a dry goods store located at 208 N. 8th Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a child, holding a wooden sword, being knocked over by a broom. The child is wearing a blue dress and a black hat. The illustration is surrounded by a border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a Philadelphia retailer selling stationery, games, croquet, hammocks, archery equipment, and smoked glasses. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl and an artist at the seashore, reminiscent of a summertime scene. The card notes it is at Fleischner's Old Stand and is dated Summer 1880. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. D. Schoenfeld & Bro., a business in Red Bluff, California. The front of the card depicts sailboats and a man in a dinghy. The card is decorated with a red and gold border. It appears to have information on the back, but the image is obscured.

This trade card advertises Schneider & Co., an amusement emporium located at 1106 Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lithograph of a young woman standing on a rock. She is dressed in a long gown and is looking directly at the viewer. Her hair is long and flowing, and she is holding a book. The background of the card is a landscape with a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers. The card is printed in shades of brown, blue, and green. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schneider & Co., a bookstore and stationery store located at 1106 Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a young girl wearing a winter coat, a fur-trimmed hat, and gloves. She is posed standing outdoors, perhaps in front of a shop window. The background appears to be a bustling city street. The image is well-executed, using fine lithographic techniques. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schwartz's Toy Bazaar, a toy store located at 300 Fulton Street, opposite Johnson, New York City. The front of the card features an image of an eagle. The back of the card features a full advertisement with the business name and a list of the products they sell: 'BABY CARRIAGES, VELOCIPEDE, TOYS AND GAMES'.

This trade card advertises the Great Comic Opera Company performing at the Grand Opera House. [The card is identified as being connected to the H.R. Jacobs Thalia Theatre which operated for one year, from 1889-1890. The Thalia Theatre was previously known as the Bowery Theatre, a famous New York theatre that opened in 1826 as the New York Theatre. It burned down in 1828 and was rebuilt as the Bowery Theatre. Over the years, the theatre burned down several times and changed hands several times. In 1879 it became the Thalia Theatre. In 1889-1890 it was subleased to H.R. Jacobs, a Jewish company of actors that performed in Yiddish, as the Thalia previously put on plays in German.] The card depicts a large tulip with a green stem and leaves. The top of the card features the company name, the location of the performance, and the manager's name in bold font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the play 'My Partner' featuring Joe Saunders. The front of the card shows a full-length illustration of Joe Saunders standing with a cane in one hand and a hat in the other. The back of the card contains a full advertisement with quotes from newspapers, including a quote from the NY Herald.

This trade card advertises D. Herzog & Co.'s New Dime Museum, located on Baltimore Street near Gay Street. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a policeman using a billy club to knock a man's hat off. The illustration is likely intended to be humorous and eye-catching. The style suggests it is from the late 19th century. Handwritten information, likely added later, indicates a person's weight and the date. The back of the card is blank. There are two images associated with this record; this description is based on the image with the comical policeman.

This trade card advertises the Wilbur Opera Company's performance at Jacobs & Proctor's Academy of Music in New York City. The front of the card depicts a hand holding flowers, announcing the opera company's commencement on May 4th. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Jacobs & Proctor's Academy of Music, stating admission is 10 cents. The card's design and illustration style suggest it is from the late 19th century. [The H.R. Jacobs Thalia Theatre, which operated from 1889-1890, was formerly known as the Bowery Theatre, a renowned venue that hosted famous guests such as Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, and several U.S. Presidents. In 1889-1890, it was subleased to H.R. Jacobs, a Jewish theatre company that performed in Yiddish.]

This trade card advertises Jacobs & Proctor's Star Museum Company at the Griswold Opera House. The front of the card (Image 1) announces a "Shakespearean Week Commencing January 19." The back of the card (Image 2) is a full advertisement for Jacobs & Proctor's Star Museum Co., stating the admission price as "10 & 20 Cents." [The H.R. Jacobs Thalia Theatre, which operated from 1889-1890, was formerly known as the Bowery Theatre, a famed New York theater that opened in 1826. It hosted numerous prominent figures, including Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, and several U.S. presidents. In 1889-1890, it was subleased to H.R. Jacobs, a Jewish acting company that performed in Yiddish.]

Trade card advertising McVicker's Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an image of a child in bed and text mentioning the German-American dialect actor Max Fehrmann's performance in the play "Uncle Isaac." Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises the Union Square Theatre and a performance by The Danicheffs. The front of the card depicts a girl riding a donkey. The image is likely illustrative of a scene or character from their act. The back of the card features an advertisement for the performance. The text on the back reads, "THE GREAT UNION THEATRE NEW YORK SUCCESS...THE DANICHEFFS" AT; THE OPERA HOUSE. The style of illustration and the overall presentation of the card suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic.