Subject: Boys' clothing

Billhead for Blumenthal Bros. & Co., manufacturers of boys' clothing, located at 44, 46 & 48 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated September 27, 1887 and includes an itemized list for the purchase of a suit, with quantities, prices, and totals. It notes that payments are to be made within 5 days and sent only to the Philadelphia office. The billhead is printed in a period-appropriate ornate style with a depiction of the building for the business.

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 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 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.

This trade card advertises A. Saks & Co., clothiers located at 316 & 318 Seventh Street in Washington, D.C. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a young boy playing cricket. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of youthful energy and activity, perhaps associating the clothing with leisure and play. The business name and address are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. Note: This card was on exhibit at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati (AJA) during 2005.

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 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 advertising Shuman's clothing store at 440 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features images of a seacoast at night and a boy's suit with measuring instructions. The reverse displays a full advertisement. The card is described as belonging to the wealthiest clothing manufacturer and retailer in 19th-century Boston. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Sloman's Rochester Clothing House in Geneva, New York. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two boys using a long coat as a tent. The style is reminiscent of late 19th-century commercial illustration, aiming for a lighthearted and engaging depiction of children's play. The text on the card clearly displays the store name, "Sloman's Rochester Clothing House," and its address: 10 Seneca Street. The back of the card is blank.

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 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 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.]