Subject: Brooklyn (N.Y.)

An advertising mirror for N. Zelen's business located at 1679 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The mirror advertises birthstones and is described as being 'two doors from the Ridgewood Theatre'. The date of the mirror is unknown.

Billhead from Abraham & Straus, a department store in Brooklyn, New York City. The bill is dated April 30, 1899, and details a purchase of one suit for $20.00 by Mr. Levi of 1021 Madison Avenue. The billhead features a large vignette of the store.

This booklet contains several advertisements from various businesses in New York City and Brooklyn, circa 1885. The last page features a full-page advertisement for Bloomingdale's, located at 3rd Ave & 56th St., announcing a sale just before their move to a new building at 59th Street and Third Avenue. Another page includes an ad for decorated cloth squares from S. Wechsler & Bro., situated at 293-299 Fulton Ave., Brooklyn, NY. Additionally, there is an advertisement for L. M. Hirsh's Shoe Store, found at the corner of Grand & Centre Streets in NYC. The images show text-heavy pages with some illustrative elements. [Joseph Bloomingdale and his brother Lyman, sons of Benjamin Bloomingdale and Hannah Weil, were trained in the retailing of ladies' clothing at their father's store before starting their own business, which sold a wide array of European fashions, eventually leading to the creation of the renowned Bloomingdale's department store.]

A broadside advertisement printed by L. M. Hoffman & Co. in Brooklyn, New York, on February 5, 1861, announcing an auction of New Orleans sugar. The advertisement lists 27 different lots of sugar and includes plantation marks. It mentions Ford's Wharf in Brooklyn as the location of the auction.

A broadside advertisement for A. Silverberg and the London Tailoring Co. in Brooklyn, New York, dated circa 1890. The advertisement promotes custom suits and cleaning services, including pricing details. The advertisement also includes a seemingly unrelated phrase: "AN ABSOLUTE DIVORCE FREE OF CHARGE."

A Civil War-era button inscribed with "HERMAN COHN BROOKLYN NY" on the reverse. The button dates to approximately January 1, 1863. The button's location is noted as Brooklyn, New York.

A Civil War-era button with "HERMAN COHN BROOKLYN NY" inscribed on the back. The button dates from approximately January 1, 1863. The geographic location is Brooklyn, New York.

A jar-shaped crock with a full lip, bearing an impressed advertisement for A. Cohen, a dealer in china, glass, and crockery, located at 673 Fulton St. and 207 Court St., Brooklyn, New York. The crock is approximately 1 1/2" and dates to circa 1885. The impressed advertisement is considered rare.

A crockery item with an impressed advertisement for A. Cohen, a dealer in china, glass, and crockery, located at 767 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY. The advertisement is impressed into the crock itself. The crock is decorated with a hand-painted blue flower with three petals and the number 4. The date of manufacture is unknown, but the style suggests a late 19th-century origin, possibly around 1890.

A pin with a lithograph of the Jewish Ladies' Day Nursery located at 1695.97 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. The pin also features a plastic key with the word "Benefactor" attached. The nursery was dedicated to providing care for orphaned and deserted children. The pin commemorates the dedication of this new home for 250 children. The date of the dedication is not explicitly stated, but the creation date of this item can be inferred from the collection's metadata as circa 1910.

An earthenware crock with the markings "# 1/2 AND FREE HAND BLUE LEAF.............NAME AND 673; FULTON ST., BROOKLYN, NY" impressed into the crock. Handles are present. Attributed to A. Cohen. Circa 1885.

Envelope containing advertising materials for Schaffer / Budenberg. The envelope indicates a business location at Bedford & Canton Streets, Brooklyn, New York, and is dated 1893. The envelope is part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana.

Two-part molded light green glass bottle. The front is inscribed with 'J. HECHT...BROOKLYN' and the back with 'J...1861'. The bottle dates to approximately 1861 and was likely produced by or for J. Hecht in Brooklyn, New York.

This is a six-page children's book, likely used as an advertisement for Rosenberg & Son, a clothing business located at 43 and 45 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York. Published circa 1885, the book tells the story of a dog named Little Johnnie and his lunch. The story is illustrated and likely served as a promotional handout for the company.

Photograph depicting the twin cottages located on the Thousand Islands, New York, serving as summer residences for Abraham and Strauss of Brooklyn, NY. The exact date of the photograph is unknown, but based on the style of architecture and photography it may be from the early 20th century.

A port wine jug with the inscription 'Salzman & Siegelman' from Brooklyn, New York. The jug dates to circa 1890s.

Trade card depicting two boys, one in blue and one in brown, standing among flowers. The card indicates a business located at 215 Columbia Street between Union and Sackett Streets, and Summit and Willoughby Streets, in Brooklyn, New York. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a basket of pansies and a white mum. The address 384 Myrtle Ave., near Adelphi St., is partially obscured; the number appears to be overwritten. The card is part of a larger collection of materials and is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 13. The card is dated circa 1885.

Sepia-toned trade card depicting two costumed children in pink against a gold background, with holiday presents. The address 702 Flushing Avenue, near Throop, is prominently displayed. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the collection of trade cards and other ephemera documenting Mercantile business in Brooklyn, New York.

Sepia-toned trade card depicting two costumed children on a gold background. The card advertises a business located at 702 Flushing Avenue, near Throop, in Brooklyn, New York. The image suggests a holiday or festive theme, given the presence of presents. The card is estimated to date from circa 1885. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 9.

Trade card depicting a boy riding a rabbit. The reverse side features a full advertisement for "Gas Administered." The card is part of a collection of materials dating circa 1885. The card's location is listed as 758 Flushing Avenue. This item is from Volume 25, Page 11 of Arc.MS.56.

This trade card advertises Fiegel & Rose, purveyors of fine shoes, located at 596 ½ Fifth Ave., two doors below Prospect Ave., Brooklyn. The front of the card showcases a color illustration of a woman elegantly dressed in a fur coat and a yellow gown. The image is likely intended to convey sophistication and quality, associating these attributes with the shoes sold by the business. The back of the card is not shown in the available image.

A colored business card depicting a hunting scene. The card indicates a business address at 150 Graham Avenue. The card is estimated to date from circa 1885. The card is part of the O collection, manuscript collection 1410, located in Binder 1, Page 31, of the Out-of-Scope materials.

This trade card advertises Marx Hartman, purveyor of wines, liquors, and cigars. The front of the card depicts two young girls in period attire feeding a deer. This idyllic scene creates a sense of wholesomeness and natural quality, potentially associating the products with a sense of refined taste. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. On the back of the card, the following text is printed: "Families and tourists can be supplied with the choicest wines, liquids and cigars by sending their order to the above address." The address, 592 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY, is also prominently displayed on the front of the card.

This trade card advertises the Misfit Parlors, a clothing store in Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card depicts a romantic scene of two figures—likely a man and a woman—underneath a parasol. The illustration is likely meant to evoke a sense of elegance and sophistication, potentially contrasting with the concept of 'misfit' clothing. The back of the card contains text explaining the business model: "What are Misfits? They are the custom made clothing of merchant tailors left on their hands for one reason or another; these we buy in large or small quantities for the ready cash." The card also provides the address: Corner of Fulton & Elm Place, Brooklyn, NY, and business hours: open from 7 am to 9:30 pm. [According to additional research, George and Isidor H. Sultzback owned the Misfit Parlors through the Sultzback Clothing Company. In the Victorian era, 'misfits' referred to custom-made clothing rejected by clients due to fit or specifications, which were then resold at a lower price.]

This trade card advertises Moses Schwartz's business, specializing in trunks and traveling bags. The front of the card displays the business name, "Moses Schwartz Trunks & Traveling Bags," prominently. The address, 445 Fulton Ave., Brooklyn, is also clearly visible. The style and typeface suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises music lessons offered by S. & E. Weinlander's. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child playing a drum accompanied by a monkey. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card provides the full advertisement, detailing pricing for music instruction: "Gents $6.00 & Ladies $5.00 for ten weeks of twenty lessons." Two addresses are listed: 290 Court Street, Brooklyn, and 125 Rivington St., NYC. Private lessons were also available.

Trade card depicting a scene of a man on his knees with a woman, another woman appearing to hit him. The background includes grass, flowers, and gold. The text '65 MYRTLE AVENUE NEAR JAY STREET' and 'DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP, SAM'L GOLDSTEIN SUCCESSOR' are visible. The card is part of a larger collection of trade cards, volume 25, page 5. The card is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Schlang Bros., a dry goods store located at 218 & 220 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card features a drawing of a young girl holding a rifle, leaning against a chair. The back of the card describes their new method of credit payments. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. A second image shows the back of the card which has text describing their new method of credit payment.

Trade card advertising the mercantile business of Solomon Morris, located at the corner of Morgan Avenue and Scholes Street in Brooklyn, New York. The card includes a phone number (Pulaski 0900.1.2.3) and states the business was established in 1899. The card dates from circa 1910 based on the phone number format. The location of the business is confirmed by geographic metadata.

Trade card advertising Universal Fashions, located at 655 Myrtle Avenue, between Franklin Avenue and Skillman Street, Brooklyn, New York. The card depicts a pallet with a woman and fan. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Whiskey jug from Pichel & Schwab, located at 1851 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, New York. The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but based on other items in the collection, it likely dates from around 1910 or earlier. The jug is an advertising object.

Whiskey jug produced by Salzman & Siegelman in Brooklyn, New York, circa 1890s. The jug is part of a collection of advertising objects.