Subject: Brooms and brushes

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Advertising Brush from M. Born & Co., Chicago, Illinois Advertising Brush from M. Born & Co., Chicago, Illinois

An unusual advertising piece: a brush with the name and address 'M. Born & Co.' carved into the handle. The brush was likely given away as an advertisement for the company. Originating from Chicago, Illinois, United States; undated, but likely circa 1920.

Advertising Brush: William Schwartz Co., Hazleton, Pennsylvania Advertising Brush: William Schwartz Co., Hazleton, Pennsylvania

An unusual advertising piece in the form of a brush, promoting "Smoke Le Vere 10 Cent Cigar." The brush was produced by or for the William Schwartz Co. of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, likely sometime around 1920.

Billhead of Goodman Manufacturing Co., Richmond, Virginia, April 14, 1893 Billhead of Goodman Manufacturing Co., Richmond, Virginia, April 14, 1893

Billhead of the Goodman Manufacturing Co., brush and broom manufacturers, located in Richmond, Virginia. The billhead is dated April 14, 1893, and lists Sigmond Goodman, Morton Goodman, and Joseph Rosenbaum. The billhead features a full print of a large factory and depicts brooms and brushes.

Trade Card: Eckstein Brush Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Trade Card: Eckstein Brush Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises the Eckstein Brush Co., located at 412 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children watching a turtle seemingly dance. The style of the illustration is whimsical and child-like. The text 'ECKSTEIN BRUSH CO., NO. 412 ARCH STREET' is prominently displayed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: L. Feldmann & Co., Proprietors of Sunset Broom Factory, San Francisco, California Trade Card: L. Feldmann & Co., Proprietors of Sunset Broom Factory, San Francisco, California

This trade card advertises the Sunset Broom Factory, owned by L. Feldmann & Co. The front of the card features the name of the company and its address: 18 & 20 Front Street, Cook Building, San Francisco. It also notes that the company has offices in San Francisco, Sidney, and Melbourne. The card's design is simple and text-focused. The back of the card is blank.