Subject: Boys' clothing

This billhead from Barbe, Schoenbrun & Morgenthau, successors to Rindskopf & Barbe & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, is dated November 3, 1880, and addresses a transaction with C. Rohrbaugh of Kinmundy, IL. The invoice lists various clothing items such as coats, shirts, and other goods, totaling 127.25, plus 0.50 for cartage. The document details terms of sale including "Cash unless settled by Note" and that claims must be reported within ten days. Visually, the billhead features a prominent engraved illustration of a multi-story building, presumably the company's premises, with "Rindskopf & Barbe & Co." visible on the signage. The company name and other details are presented in ornate Victorian-style script typography.

Billhead - 9/27/1887... Blumenthal & Co....maker boys clothing....great store graphic Philadelphia PA...44, 46 & 48 North Third Street. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

Billhead from Diamant, Berliner & Co., manufacturers of boys' clothing located at No. 4 Battery Street, near Market, San Francisco, California. The bill is dated May 11, 1872, and lists purchases from the business by A. Cohen & Co. The billhead has ornate Victorian-style lettering, a company logo, and is printed on quality paper. The transaction is detailed with a list of items and their corresponding prices. The total price is listed as $74.25.

Billhead for Heavenrich, Hirschberg & Co., manufacturers of youths', boys' & children's clothing, located at 610, 612, & 614 Broadway, corner of Houston Street, New York City. Dated April 25, 1883. The bill is addressed to Mr. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY and details the purchase of items such as “youth's suits” and “jacket”. It notes the payment terms as “Net” with “note to your own order payable in New York or cash 10 days 2%. The billhead displays a decorative floral border at the top and bottom. The document includes a handwritten note on the top left corner. The bill is well organized and includes information on the business, buyer, date, items purchased, and total amount due.

This billhead for Hirshkind, Parker & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, records a transaction dated June 14, 1876. The invoice is made out to Adams Goodrich & Co. of Fair Haven, VT, for 10 "Cans pants" priced at $0.50 each, totaling $5.00, with an overall total of $5.50. The billhead features an elaborate engraving of the Hirshkind, Parker & Co. building at 463, 465 & 467 Broadway, New York, formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor. It includes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and details, along with terms of sale and cash discount information.

This item comprises a letter and its accompanying envelope from Wm. Ronshein & Bros., a Boys' Clothing House located at 70 West Pearl Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated November 14, 1879. The letter is addressed to Miss Reynolds & Frank and responds to an inquiry regarding an earlier communication, confirming the dispatch of order number 2896. The letterhead features an elegant illustration of a well-dressed man and boy, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. The envelope's front also displays the illustration of the man and boy, noting "Wm. Ronsheim & Bros. SUCCESSORS TO LEVY & RONSHEIM," and includes a Cincinnati postmark. The verso of the envelope is adorned with a detailed lithographic illustration of the "Seventh Cincinnati Industrial Exposition Building," held from September 10th to October 11th, 1879, described as a "One Million Dollars" structure. **3.

This three-page pamphlet, printed in 1874, is a price list from Reizenstein Bros., manufacturers and jobbers of boys' clothing located at 424 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The pamphlet details the various clothing items offered by the company, along with their corresponding prices.

This colorful trade card advertises A. Frank & Co., The Clothiers, located in Ottawa, Illinois, specializing in men's and boy's clothing. The card encourages potential customers to "save money" by purchasing from their establishment. The visual features a comical caricature of a man with an exaggerated head, possibly a shopkeeper, wearing a blue bandana, a yellow jacket, and a blue apron. He is depicted picking his nose while holding a small box and leaning on a broom, rendered in a style typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises Hirschheimer Bros., Popular Clothiers & Furnishers, located at 6 & 8 North Market St., Canton, Ohio. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy dressed in a green hat adorned with a peacock feather, a blue sailor-style top with a red bow, and brown trousers, casually leaning against a stone structure. The text "HIRSCHHEIMER BROS." is prominently displayed at the top, with "Popular Clothiers & Furnishers" and the address at the bottom. The card exemplifies late 19th-century advertising styles, likely produced via lithography. **3.

This trade card advertises J. Winter & Co., a clothing business located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a Merchant Tailor Department and "Ready Made Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing," emphasizing their variety, quality, and low prices. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration within a decorative frame, depicting a swallow in flight against a sky, surrounded by white flowers, berries, and foliage, typical of late 19th-century chromolithography. The reverse side provides additional promotional text in varied typography. **3.

This trade card features an advertisement for J.W. Rosenthal & COs' "Celebrated Our Best Make" Boys Clothing on the front. The image depicts a boy in a suit being measured by another boy, both rendered in green on a brown background. The verso of the card promotes "OUR BEST MAKE" Youths, Boys & Children's Clothing, with a guarantee that "EVERY GARMENT WARRANTED". This side also contains a purple stamp for "TABOR BROS. CLOTHIERS," located at 308 Commercial St., TCHISON, KANS. The verso features ornate Victorian-style lettering with decorative flourishes for the clothing advertisement.

This trade card advertises Mosenfelder & Kohn, Boys Clothiers, who were the sole agents for "Unique Waist Band Suits" in Rock Island County, Illinois. The recto features a dramatic illustration of a boy falling into choppy water from a boat labeled "MAYFLOWER," with a sailor attempting to rescue him. The image is accompanied by the slogan "SAVED AGAIN BY THOSE WAIST BANDS THEY CAN'T GIVE," promoting "STARK'S UNIQUE WAIST BAND" shown in a small inset image on a pair of pants. The verso presents the business name "Mosenfelder & Kohn, Boys Clothiers," in prominent, bold typography, stating their role as "SOLE AGENTS FOR ROCK ISLAND COUNTY." 3.

The front of this trade card features a colorful chromolithographic illustration depicting a lively market scene, with a woman selling fruit from a large basket and two men, one holding a pickaxe and another sitting, in the background. Overlaying this scene is text advertising "SAMUEL MEYERS, Successor to S. ZORKOWSKI, Fine Ready Made Clothing, 175 Main Street, Danbury, Conn." The reverse side provides a detailed advertisement for "IMMENSE STOCK! NOBBY STYLES! CLOTHING, And Gents' Furnishing Goods. OVERCOATS! BUSINESS SUITS! DRESS SUIT! BOYS' SUITS! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES!! ON EARTH." It further identifies Samuel Meyers as a "LOW ONE PRICE CLOTHIER" at "175 Main St., Danbury, CT." and states the store is "OPEN EVERY EVENING." The printing company, "Yankee Notion Printing Co., Prov. R. I.", is also noted. The card promotes Samuel Meyers' clothing business in Danbury, CT, likely dating around 1885.

This trade card for Werner's Clothing House, located at 187 Main Street, Danbury, Conn., advertises their stock of "Spring and Summer Clothing for Men, Youths and Boys." The verso states the business is the "LARGEST IN DANBURY" and offers "every variety of pattern and quality, all of the LATEST STYLES." The recto features a lithographic illustration of a man sitting under trees by a lake, with a house in the background, and includes a puzzle-like caption: "LOOK FOR HIS SWEETHEART. TRY TO FIND HIS LOVE !!! IF YOU CANNOT FIND HER HEAT THE CARD." The text is presented in a combination of block and stylized fonts typical of the late 19th century. **3.

This trade card advertises Kohn & Steinbach, a men's and boys' clothing store located at the corner of 1st and Morrison in Portland, Oregon. The card indicates they are the successors to J. Kohn. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man cleaning a hat. He appears to be wiping dust off of a hat with a cloth and looking intently at his work. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Solomon's Boys' Clothing Bazaar, located at 1207 Polk Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy catching butterflies. The illustration has a red border and is surrounded by a light blue border with white geometric patterns. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

Trade Card - BOY PLAYING CRICKET; 316 & 318 SEVENTH STREET, WASHINGTON DC...... At Library of Congress Exhibit in Cinn.(AJA) during 2005; ;Andrew Saks, a German-Jewish immigrant, started his clothing business in Washington, D.C., in 1867, under the name A. Saks & Co. He later expanded to several cities including Richmond, VA, and New York City.

This trade card, advertising D. Klein & Bro., features a comical illustration on the front of a tall man ice skating with the caption, “Low Bridge”. The image is likely intended to be humorous, possibly referencing the man's height and the challenges of navigating crowded streets or perhaps a popular form of entertainment from the period. The card also provides two addresses: 918 Market Street (next door to the New Post Office) and 4327 Main St. The back of the card is fully printed with additional advertisements and prices for various clothing items. This suggests the retailer had a fairly large selection of stock.

This trade card advertises Elias P. Levy's boys' and youth's clothing store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features text-based design, clearly displaying the business name, 'Elias Levy Boys and Youth Clothing,' and its address, '434 North 8th,' and that it's a 'Liliputian Store for Youth'. The back of the card is blank. The overall style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic.

This trade card advertises H. B. Epstein, purveyor of men's and boys' clothing, located at 246 Third Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man in what might be considered a racially insensitive depiction of the time. The illustration's style is comical, likely intended to be humorous, though its racial connotations are problematic by modern standards. The text on the card indicates the business's address and the types of clothing sold. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hirshfield's, a clothing store in Easton, Pennsylvania, offering "Cheapest Clothing for Men and Boys." The front of the card showcases a comical black silhouette illustration, possibly depicting a scene titled "How Aunt Fussey Travels." The illustration's style suggests a humorous and lighthearted approach to advertising, aiming to attract customers with its eye-catching design. The text 'Next door to Tiger Hall' is also visible, providing a local landmark for customers to easily locate the store. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Kaufmann & Bros. clothing house. The front of the card depicts two well-dressed boys in top hats. The style of clothing and the boys' poses suggest a late 19th-century setting. The illustration is likely meant to evoke a sense of sophistication and quality associated with the clothing sold by the firm. Below the illustration, the text on the front of the card reads, in part, "CLOTHING HOUSE...OUR MOTTO FAIR DEALING." The back of the card features a full advertisement, including the business address: 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield St., Corner of Diamond, Pittsburgh, PA.

This trade card advertises J. W. Rosenthal & Co.'s ready-to-wear clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy being fitted for a suit in what appears to be a retail establishment. The image is detailed and provides a glimpse into the clothing store's interior and atmosphere. The text on the front of the card prominently displays the business's address: 15 East Main Street. The back of the card features a full advertisement for a non-Jewish business, namely, C.R. Mabley's Mammoth Outfitting Establishment.

This trade card advertises J. W. Rosenthal & Co., purveyors of ready-to-wear clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy being fitted for a suit by a tailor. The scene is detailed, showcasing the clothing and the fitting process. The address, 15 East Main Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The image shows a drawing or painting style; the color palette isn't fully clear from the thumbnail, but the style seems consistent with the late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises Jos. Cahn & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of men's and boys' clothing. The front of the card features a lithograph by W.P. Dane depicting a woman reading a book in a library setting. The image style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business name and description of goods are printed prominently on the front. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Jos. Cahn & Co., identifying the business as "The People's Clothier" and giving the address as Corner Main and Fifth (Under Frank's Hall), Kansas City, Missouri.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's boys' spring overcoats. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two young boys modeling stylish spring overcoats. The boys appear to be of different ages, showcasing the range of sizes offered. The text indicates that the coats come in sizes 6 to 10 years old, with prices ranging from $6.00 to $15.00. The style of illustration and clothing suggests a late 19th-century timeframe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Julius Saul, advertising men's and boys' clothing, features a controversial illustration on the front. The image depicts a caricature of a Black baby eating a watermelon. This imagery reflects deeply problematic racial stereotypes prevalent in the late 19th century. Below the image, the address is clearly printed: 324 & 326 River St. The back of the card is blank. A second image is included in the record, but a description is not available.

This trade card advertises Leopold Morse & Co., a Boston-based retailer of boy's and children's clothing. The front of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/7f787963-ef55-4bc1-9ff4-176360939e30%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) depicts a boy and a girl, possibly siblings, with a purse, suggesting the clothing store caters to a younger clientele. The back of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/fda4a71f-0c10-45c4-96db-50556f1e593d%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) contains a full advertisement with further details about the store and its offerings. The address 131 to 137 Washington St., Boston, Massachusetts is clearly visible.

This trade card advertises Leopold Morse & Co., a Boston retailer of boys' and children's clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy in a high hat and a girl. The business name, address (131-137 Washington St., Boston, MA), and a more extensive advertisement are featured on the back of the card. [Leopold Morse made a fortune in retail clothing and served as a United States Representative from Massachusetts (1877-1885 & 1887-1889), retiring both times. He was also elected president of the Post Publishing Co., publisher of *The Boston Post*, in 1884. While not a practicing Jew, he founded the Boston Home for Infirm Hebrews and Orphanage in Mattapan, the first Jewish institution of its kind in New England.]

This trade card advertises Louis Geist, a men's and boys' clothing store located at 260 Bowery, between Prince and Houston Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a comical illustration. A Black man has his head stuck in a board, and a person throwing a ball accidentally hits a woman. The illustration is a caricature and contains racist imagery. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn, a clothier located at 393 & 395 Main Street in West Winsted, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a "hobo" or tramp figure. The style of the illustration is typical of late 19th-century advertising, employing humor to attract attention. The back of the card is fully covered by an advertisement; the details of which are not legible in the provided image.

This trade card advertises M. D. Levy, a "One Price Clothier" selling men's, boys', and children's clothing. The card is bifold; the exterior shows the business name and a promise of "Rock Bottom Prices." The inside features a form for recording personal measurements and emergency contact information. This particular card was filled out by Stella Leopard of Fidelity, Ohio. The address, Corner of Main and Market Streets, Springfield, OH, is visible on the filled-out portion of the card.

This trade card advertises M. Greenthal, a men's, youth's, and boys' clothing store, and dealer in gents' furnishing goods. The front of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/4516f7b1-2440-4c37-ad14-2816d5a14925%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) likely showcases the store's name and offerings, although specific details are unavailable from the current metadata. The back of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/89446cb9-018a-41e3-a5eb-c792b0426380%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) features "Business Maxims for Business Men" and the store's address: 341 Warren Street, Hudson, NY.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a boys' clothing retailer in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy riding a horse. The image is likely a chromolithograph, though the exact printing method is unclear from the image alone. The colors are likely bright and bold, common for advertising materials of this era.  The card also lists two addresses: 565 & 567 Broadway, Corner Prince Street, and 619 & 621 Eighth Ave., Cor. 40th St. The back of the card features a full advertisement, indicating that 10,000 of these cards were given away as promotional items for boys.

This trade card advertises Morris Gross, a clothier in Troy, New York. The front of the card depicts a charming scene: a salesman is shown assisting a mother and her young son. A cat sits perched on a table nearby. The phrase "That Just Suits You" is prominently displayed, a clever play on words highlighting the store's clothing offerings. The business address is listed as 13, 15 & 17 4th St. and 336 & 338 River St. The image style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Philip Goldborg's Busy Bee Store, a dry goods and men's and boys' clothing store located at 2 Palisade Ave., Cor. Getty Square, Yonkers, New York. The front of the card is bordered by a decorative frame of roses. The image shows [more detailed description of the central image on the card needed from the image files]. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO. A second image is available but its description is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., clothiers located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy with a parrot perched on his arm. The boy is dressed in clothing appropriate for the late 19th century. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of childhood and innocence. Below the illustration, the address, Corner Salina Street and Railroad Street, is visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Bloomfield, a clothing merchant located at 367 6th Ave., near 23rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy dressed in a comical, possibly Hungarian-inspired costume. The boy's attire suggests a theatrical or folk-inspired design, reflecting a potential marketing approach aiming to capture attention and evoke a sense of humor and character. The word "HONGRIE" is prominently displayed near the illustration, alluding to a potential specialty or perhaps highlighting the origin of some of the clothing designs. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman, a men's and boys' clothing merchant located in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man in a large hat, with text above suggesting a theme of 'injured innocence'. The illustration's style is reminiscent of late 19th-century printmaking. The business's address, 14, 16, & 18 Asylum St., is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card (second image) contains a full advertisement, which is too small in the provided image to read completely. The back shows additional text and imagery that likely contained more details about the clothing offered.

Trade Card - SLOMAN....10 SENECA STREET, Geneva, New York...COMIC AD OF TWO BOYS USING A COAT AS A TENT; "ROCHESTER CLOTHING HOUSE"; ;

This trade card for Sol. Strauss, a men's and boys' clothing dealer, features a caricature of a Black man holding a pig by its tail. The image is striking and likely intended to be humorous, though it reflects the racist imagery prevalent in the late 19th century. The card's design is simple; the illustration dominates the front, with the business information—28 East Third Street—placed prominently beneath it. The back of the card is blank. The card's style suggests it is from the late 19th century.

This trade card, advertising Sol. Strauss, features a comical illustration of three cats engaged in a scene depicting "Jealousy." The image is likely a humorous depiction of feline interaction, possibly relevant to the clothing business in a metaphorical way or simply as an eye-catching design. The card also displays two addresses: 28 East Third Street and 23 North Market Street, both located in Dayton, Ohio. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Solomon Levi's clothing store. The front of the card (Image 1) features a simple design with a branch of red roses and the address, 652 Penn Street. The back of the card (Image 2) is a full advertisement for "Men's, Boys', Youths', and Children's Clothing." The design suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. [Solomon Levi is buried in the Jewish Cemetery in Reading. His first wife, Amelia née Sundheim, died September 25, 1880, at age 32 and was buried in the Hebrew Cemetery on Neversink Mt. in Reading. She was survived by Solomon, a son of about 9, and a daughter of about 6. In 1880, Hannah Sondheim, Amelia's sister, is listed in the census. After Amelia's death, Hannah married her widowed brother-in-law, Solomon, and they had a son, Abraham, in 1886.]

This trade card advertises the Southern Clothing House located at 100 S. Fourth St., St. Louis, MO. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy dressed in a military-style uniform. The image suggests a focus on boys' clothing. The text on the front clearly indicates the business name and address. The back of the card is blank. [The 1920 St. Louis census lists Joseph Koppel, born in 1855, and his wife Bessie.]

This record contains four trade cards advertising the Great Fayette Clothing House owned by Ira A. Reis in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The cards, likely dating to around 1885, showcase well-dressed boys in various poses. The imagery suggests a focus on high-quality boys' clothing. The style and illustrations are consistent with late 19th-century advertising. The front of each card displays the store name and location. The reverse of at least one card features a full advertisement. [It is noted that Ira A. Reis was active in the Jewish community.]

This record contains two trade cards for P. Bornstein, located at 473 & 681 Broad Street, Newark, NJ. The card pictured shows a lively scene of children playing on a beach. One child is attempting to pull another into the water while a third child pushes the child being pulled. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO. The second card is NOT ENOUGH INFO.