Subject: Artists' materials

Invoice from Hirshberg, Hollander & Co., painters and artists supplies, located at 195, 197, and 240 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Dated September 4, 1884. The bill lists the purchase of 200 pounds of Lewis Lead at a price of $11.70 by S. B. Brodbeck of Brodbecks, Pennsylvania. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style header, displaying a company logo and an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead also lists a variety of products sold by the company, including brushes, glues, oils, glass, and varnishes.

Invoice from L. Weiskopf, an importer and dealer of paints, colors, oils, varnishes, glues, brushes, and window, picture, and carriage glass. The bill is for two quarts of ‘Bosh Lamp oil’ (a likely misspelling of ‘Bohemian Lamp oil’) and is dated September 22, 1876. The billhead features a logo of a barrel with a stylized “L. WEISKOPF, PURE LINSEED OIL” printed on it. The billhead lists a variety of other items for sale including French Glass Shades, Gold and Metal Leaf, Bronze Powders, and Udell Patent Excelsior Stepladders. The printed header has bold, decorative lettering and the business address is located in the bottom left corner.

This trade card advertises Hirshberg, Hollander & Co., a Baltimore-based art supplies company located at 195 & 197 West Pratt Street. The front of the card features an image of a woman seated, painting a sculpture. Birds fly about, adding a touch of life to the scene. The illustration has a delicate, almost watercolor-like quality. [Hirshberg, Hollander & Co. was a prominent art supplier in Baltimore, catering to both professional artists and amateurs. The company carried a wide variety of art materials, including paints, brushes, canvases, and drawing supplies.]

This trade card advertises Hugo Rosenstein, an artist's materials supplier located at 424 Sixth Avenue between 25th and 26th streets in New York City. The front of the card features a white background, with the business name and address printed in black. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Isidore Hirshberg's store, located at 333 N. Gay Street. The front of the card depicts a simple still life of a vase filled with flowers. The back of the card provides a detailed advertisement with prices for various artist's supplies.

This trade card advertises Janentzky & Co., importers and dealers in artists' materials. The card features a dark, red and white border with decorative flourishes in the corners. The text states that the business is located at 1125 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank. The card appears to be from the late 1800s, circa 1885.

This trade card advertises L. Schwartz, a painter and decorator located at 131 Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The card features a lithographic illustration of various painting supplies, including brushes, paints, and rollers. The front of the card includes the address, phone number, and business name. The back of the card appears to be blank.

This trade card advertises L. Shilansky, a picture framer and art supplies dealer. The front of the card features a bust of a woman, likely a portrait of a person or a mythological figure. The card lists two addresses for Shilansky's business: 126 Chrystie Street and 33 Cross Street, both in New York City. The card also advertises the business's offerings of life-size crayons and frames in all styles to suit them. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' material dealers located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy and a girl reading. The image is in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is one of a three-card set, advertising P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each card features a different Japanese print, featuring a variety of colorful scenes and figures. The card shown here portrays a group of figures gathered on a hillside overlooking a landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials suppliers located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical scene at the beach with a man in a straw hat, a woman in a long dress, and a child in a sailor outfit. It appears they are participating in some type of seaside amusement. The illustration features bright, primary colors including red, yellow, and blue. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials dealers, located at 1026 Chestnut Street & 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a canoe on a lake. The illustration is in a classic, almost whimsical style, similar to a children's illustration. It is printed in shades of gray, with a dark border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials dealers, located at 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a single red rose with a bud. The back of the card is blank.