Subject: Boston, Massachusetts

Statement of account from Daniel Frank & Co., importers of Havana Cigars, located at 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 28, 1887. This invoice lists an item purchased by C. C. Kendrick, totaling $23.00. The billhead includes an ornate Victorian-style logo of a cigar with the company name, and a detailed address.

Invoice from Daniel Frank & Co., importers of Havana cigars, located at 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated July 2, 1889. The billhead lists the purchase of 24,500 cigars at $200. The billhead features a detailed illustration of a store front, likely the location of the business. Ornate lettering, clear business details, and a stamped “PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS FOR YOUR REMITTANCE” note are also present.

Billhead from F. Geldowsky, a furniture manufacturer located at 107 Washington St. Extension, Boston. Dated April 3, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of ‘Heavy Hollow Chair’ and ‘Oak F. Chair’ by W. E. Hiske. The total of the bill is $15.25. The billhead includes a decorative frame and images of the factory and warerooms.

Statement of account from Fleischmann & Co., dated August 31, 1893, sent to Morton & Tilson. The bill displays a balance of 624 dollars for 31 days of 'Yeast Rent' in the month of August. The billhead was printed on a form with ruled columns for tracking payments.

Billhead for Geo. M. Glazier, Agent for the Narragansett Collar Co., located at 77 & 81 Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The bill lists various items purchased by Pomroy and Nathan, likely for clothing or tailoring purposes, with quantities, prices, and totals. The image includes a detailed lithograph of the business, featuring a store front and the business name. Ornate lettering and a bold header emphasize the company name.

Billhead from Gross & Strauss, importers and retailers of laces, lace goods, embroideries, hosiery, kid gloves, dress trimmings, corsets, and thread store goods. The business is located at No. 46 Winter Street, Boston, with a retail department at the same location. Dated December 4, 1884, the bill lists the purchase of an item(s) by H. J. Kruppin. A printed image depicts a multi-story brick building with the store's name displayed prominently and a street level storefront. The billhead also features an ornamental border around the header section, and includes the words 'Paid', 'Terms, Net Cash' and 'Bought of Gross & Strauss' printed directly on the billhead.

Billhead from Gross & Strauss, importers and retailers of laces, lace goods, embroideries, hosiery, kid gloves, dress trimmings, corsets, and thread store goods, located at No. 46 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated January 1, 1883. The bill indicates a purchase of gloves by Mrs. Crippen. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and an illustration of the storefront building.

Invoice from Hyneman Bros., importers of Havana cigars, located at 18 and 20 P.O. Square and 94 Milk Street, Boston. Dated August 10, 1881. The bill lists four types of cigars purchased: “Little Dot”, “After Lunch Concha”, “Virginia Londres”, and “Primo Coquettes” by George Blanchard & Bro of Portland, Oregon. The billhead features an ornate monogram of ‘3 Xs’ with a decorative banner around it, ornate lettering, and a printed header section.

Billhead from Israel M. Rice, importer of gentlemen's French boots and shoes, located at No. 10 School Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated April 1, 1860. The bill lists an item purchased, likely a pair of boots, by J. H. Wales. The bill shows a price and includes the handwritten signature of Israel M. Rice. The billhead is printed and features a simple design.

Price list for furs and skins, printed by Kakas Bros., shippers and manufacturers located at 34 and 36 Bedford Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated November 15, 1885. The list includes prices for various types of furs and skins, including bear, beaver, cat, fisher, fox, mink, muskrat, marten, lynx, otter, raccoon, and skunk. The price list provides both a price range and a specific price per item. The billhead uses simple black and white print with a framed header section.

Invoice from Lewenberg & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of men's and youths' clothing, located at 47 Summer St., Boston, Massachusetts. Dated February 27, 1892. The bill lists items purchased by Doe Bros., including suits and coats, and includes quantities, prices, and a total cost for the purchase. The billhead has a printed header with a company logo, clear business details, and ornate lettering.

Billhead from Louis Leviseur, located at 107 Pearl Street, cor. High, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated July 16, 1878. The bill lists a purchase of 10 dozen “kid leather” for Mr. F. Harding, with a price of $1.55 per dozen, for a total of $15.50. The billhead features standard printed text in a simple style. The billhead lists payment terms as “one” for an unspecified period.

Invoice from Seeligmann & Macy, & Butler, jobbers of fancy, white, and linen goods, embroideries, gloves, ribbons, and other items. The bill is dated January 25, 1867. An item for “Gents’ Hosiery” for 12.00 dollars is listed, but is not completed. It is likely a bill from the Boston branch of Seeligmann & Macy, & Butler, as New York is crossed out and replaced with Boston on the billhead. “Butler” is written in pen on the billhead. The billhead includes ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Newspaper excerpt from the *New-England Galaxy*, published in Boston, Massachusetts on December 8, 1826. The excerpt features an uncomplimentary article about Jews in Poland, taken from "Henderson's Travels in Russia."

This postal card features a personal message from "Charlie" to "Dear Lizzie" (Mrs. C. S. Norris) written on the reverse side of an A. Shuman & Co. business card. Charlie discusses being busy with stocktaking and accounting at the store for two days, finding it "rather tedious," and mentions that Mr. Chipman has hay fever and has gone to the mountains. He concludes by saying he is feeling "very nicely." The card features a printed header for "A. Shuman & Co., Wholesale Clothiers, Boston." The front of the postal card displays a "United States Postal Card" design with a one-cent stamp and a profile portrait, common for the period. The handwritten message and recipient's address are in an elegant, ornate script typical of the late Victorian era. A postmark from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 8, 1888, is visible. 3.

This trade card advertises A. Clifford & Co., a poultry dealer located at 205 Commercial Street, Boston. The front of the card features a large, colorful lithograph of a chicken. Text on the card states that farmers should bring their chickens to the company for various Jewish holidays and lists the dates of these holidays. The back of the card is blank. The first card in this record has text written in an ornate script, while the second card, which is a duplicate, has more block lettering. Both cards are in English.

This trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a boys' retail department located at 440 Washington Street, corner of Summer Street, in Boston. The card features a brightly colored pheasant with a long tail. The back of the card includes more information about the business.

This trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a clothier located at 440 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts an illustration of a man wearing a suit. The card has a red border with a decorative design. The back of the card provides instructions for self-measuring for clothes.

This trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a clothing manufacturer and retailer located at 440 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts a mother and two children standing on a beach by the ocean. The scene includes a seashell, a rope, and a bucket. Text at the top of the card indicates that the store sells patented suits. [A. Shuman & Co. was considered the wealthiest clothing manufacturer and retailer in 19th century Boston.] The back of the card features an illustration of General Gates on the steps of the Province House.

This trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a clothing retailer located at Washington Corner Summer Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a building with two cautionary flags. The flags are red with a white circle and appear to be weather flags. The back of the card contains an advertisement for the store's offerings of gentlemen's and boys' clothing.

This trade card advertises the mail order department of A. Shuman & Co. located at Washington and Summer Streets in Boston. The front features a decorative illustration of women in spring clothing. They are posed behind a border of floral patterns and are dressed in grey and sepia colors. The back of the card provides details about the mail order department.

This trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a clothing store located at the corner of Washington and Summer Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of four well-dressed boys. Each is wearing a different style of clothing, showcasing the variety of boys' clothing available at A. Shuman & Co.. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the store's mail order department, indicating that the business offered goods to customers across a wider geographic area. The date, 1899, appears at the top of the card.

This trade card, number 4 of a set of 5 bird/animal cards, advertises A. Shuman and Company, clothiers located at 440 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front features a beautifully rendered illustration of a loon. The verso showcases a full advertisement for the business, displaying two different outfits. Each card in the set likely depicted a different outfit on the verso.

This is one of a set of five trade cards advertising A. Shuman and Company, a clothing retailer located at 440 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. This card features a beautifully rendered illustration of a red squirrel on the front. The back of the card includes a full advertisement showcasing two different outfits. The illustration on each card in the set depicts a different animal. [A. Shuman and Company were known for their high-quality clothing and haberdashery, and their trade cards were a popular way to advertise to potential customers. The company was likely founded by A. Shuman, but details about the company's history are limited].

This trade card advertises the tobacco dealer F. Abraham, located at 25 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a picture of actress Christine Nilsson. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. P. Frank, a clothier located at 84 South Pearl Street in Gloversville, New York. It depicts two children reading a book on the front of the card. The front of the card also notes the business's headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, and mentions four other branches. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, likely from the 1880s, advertises N. A. Moses & Co., a clothing retailer located at 43 Tremont Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a stylized image of a young woman in a dress, potentially a design from their collection, and a Swiss flag. The image, likely meant to convey quality and European style, is highlighted by a pair of black shoes at the bottom of the card. It's possible the back of the card features a more detailed description of their merchandise, but the image provided shows only the front. The back of the card appears to be blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenkranz Bros., a retailer of men's clothing, trunks, hats, and umbrellas located at 21 Kneeland Street and 272 Broadway in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features the business name and a border decorated with a floral pattern. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Arenovsky, a clothing store located in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a stocking cap with a sprig of flowers in front of her. The back of the card includes a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., located at 9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing a game of “ships captain.” One child, dressed in a red shirt and a captain’s hat, is standing on a small, blue boat with a single white sail. Another child, in a blue and white sailor’s suit, is sitting on the bow of a larger boat with a red sail. There are two other children playing on the shore. The scene is filled with vibrant colors. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., clothiers located at 9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a colorful depiction of a man in a suit and a woman in a dress. The man holds a long stemmed flower and has a playful expression. The woman holds a fan. The background includes a geometric design. The back of the card includes the business's advertisement.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a dress goods store located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an image of a rectangular fan, a common accessory during the 19th century. The description of the business is printed on the front of the card. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts four elaborately dressed individuals in a Victorian style. The text on the front of the card reads 'LATEST NOVELTIES DAILY ARRIVING'. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business, with details about the products they offer, including dress goods, notions, and fancy goods.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., importers and jobbers of notions, located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a sailor being startled by a tiger. The sailor is standing on a deck and holding a rope. The tiger is jumping from the side of a boat and is about to grab the sailor. The background includes a ship and the sea. The back of the card contains additional information about the business.

This trade card advertises Simeon Levy, a dealer in imported and domestic kid gloves. The front of the card, with red text on a white background, states that the office is located at 19 Summer Street in Boston. The back of the card is blank. The card has a red border.