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Subject: Children


Carte-de-visite Portrait of Yetta Moore Carte-de-visite Portrait of Yetta Moore

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Yetta Moore. The verso of the photograph displays an advertisement for Aschhoff & Fricke, located at 50 Bowery, New York City. The photograph is dated circa 1875.

Die-Cut Trade Card: Boy with Flowers Die-Cut Trade Card: Boy with Flowers

Die-cut trade card depicting a boy offering flowers to a girl. Issued by Rosenbloom Bros. circa 1881. The card's design suggests a mercantile context, likely used for advertising or promotional purposes. Geographic location is inferred as Syracuse, New York, based on the donor's collection.

Fleischner's Trade Card: Merry Christmas Greetings for 1880 Fleischner's Trade Card: Merry Christmas Greetings for 1880

Trade card advertising Fleischner's, located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a design of three children and a dog looking at their shadows and includes the greeting "Merry Christmas Greetings for 1880". Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in 1880.

Hebrew Kindergarten & Infants Home Photograph Hebrew Kindergarten & Infants Home Photograph

A photograph depicting the full body of a girl, likely associated with the Hebrew Kindergarten & Infants Home. The image's date is inferred to be around 1920 based on available metadata, though the exact date remains unknown. The photograph's geographic location is uncertain, though metadata suggests a potential connection to New York City, based on coordinates provided. No further descriptive information is available.

Photograph of Three Elderly Men and a Boy Photograph of Three Elderly Men and a Boy

Close-up photograph of three elderly men and a young boy (approximately three years old), taken in front of a clapboard house on January 1, 1860. The photograph's back lists three men's names, and the identification of "Uncle Isaac." Uncle Isaac is wearing a skullcap and appears to be the oldest, estimated to be over 80 years old. The other individuals depicted are not identified as Jewish. The photograph's geographic location is approximately 34.9103299999571, -85.4776769997133.

Tintype Portrait of Leibman Hirsh, Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1860 Tintype Portrait of Leibman Hirsh, Nashville, Tennessee, circa 1860

Tintype portrait of Leibman Hirsh, born January 1854 and died June 1865 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. The photograph, dating to circa 1860, shows a clear image of a young Jewish boy. Hirsh is buried in the Temple Cemetery in Nashville. The inscription "Nephew" on his gravestone suggests he may have been an orphan raised by relatives.

Trade Card for Abramson & Drechsler, Clothing Merchants Trade Card for Abramson & Drechsler, Clothing Merchants

This trade card advertises Abramson & Drechsler, clothing merchants located at 34 West 14th Street. The front of the card depicts children in winter clothing gathered around a pond, a boat is in the background. The illustration includes a tree with snow on the branches. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for E. Gross, 701 Brown Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Trade Card for E. Gross, 701 Brown Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises E. Gross, a business located at 701 Brown Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children making a snowman. The children are dressed in winter clothing and are smiling as they build the snowman. The background is a snowy landscape, suggestive of wintertime in the city of Philadelphia. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for J. Borgenski's, Clothier Trade Card for J. Borgenski's, Clothier

This trade card advertises J. Borgenski's, a clothing store located at 458 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts two children playing at the seashore. One child is holding a basket, and the other is holding a doll. The children are standing on the beach with a wooden railing in the background. The image is simple and charming. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business, suggesting a large Jewish family was associated with the business.

Trade Card:  'The Fair Captive'; Boys in Soldier Costume Trade Card: 'The Fair Captive'; Boys in Soldier Costume

Trade card depicting boys dressed in soldier costumes carrying a crying girl in a playpen. The card includes the text "The Fair Captive" and "Thanks to the Public for Trade and Patronage." It is numbered "Card 101". The card is circa 1885. The card was found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 69.

Trade Card: 135 Illinois Street, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1885 Trade Card: 135 Illinois Street, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1885

This trade card depicts a girl in peppermint striped pants awaiting a stork with a baby. The reverse of the card is not described. The card was likely produced around 1885 and features an advertisement for a business located at 135 Illinois Street, Chicago, Illinois. The full advertisement is visible on the card.

Trade Card: 136 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York Trade Card: 136 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York

Trade card depicting children playing on a hat. The reverse side is blank. The address 136 N. Salina Street is visible on the card. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the O Collection, Manuscript Collection 1410, Binder 1, Page 8. The card's subject matter relates to mercantile themes.

Trade Card: 406 J Street, Sacramento, California Trade Card: 406 J Street, Sacramento, California

A trade card depicting a chubby girl pulling the hair of a chubby boy. The card features the address 406 J Street and identifies the business as a stationer. The card dates to circa 1885 and likely originated in Sacramento, California. The image shows a scene of children interacting, suggesting a potential focus on items for children or families, perhaps stationery, toys, or similar goods. Additional details include 'Hall' written on the card but this remains unclear in its context.

Trade Card: 41 Lake Street, Syracuse, New York Trade Card: 41 Lake Street, Syracuse, New York

A trade card depicting children, a rooster, chickens, and eggs. The reverse side features a full advertisement. The card is part of a two-part series. The card is dated circa 1885 and is geographically situated in Syracuse, New York at 41 Lake Street.

Trade Card: 58 & 60 North 8th Street, Philadelphia Trade Card: 58 & 60 North 8th Street, Philadelphia

Trade card depicting a child dressed as a clown playing with colored balls. One ball is on the boy's head. The card includes the address 58 & 60 North 8th Street. The donor noted: "DON'T BUY AGAIN PEROBABLY NOT JEWISH." The card dates from circa 1885 and is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Trade Card: 702 Flushing Avenue, Near Throop, Brooklyn, New York Trade Card: 702 Flushing Avenue, Near Throop, 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: 702 Flushing Avenue, Near Throop, Brooklyn, New York Trade Card: 702 Flushing Avenue, Near Throop, Brooklyn, New York

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.

Trade Card: 797 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, circa 1885 Trade Card: 797 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, circa 1885

A trade card depicting a little girl in a bonnet. The card features a full advertisement and the address 797 Broad Street. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in Out of Scope, Binder 1, Page 15. The image suggests this trade card dates to approximately 1885 and relates to a mercantile business in Newark, New Jersey.

Trade Card: Baby with a Butterfly Net Trade Card: Baby with a Butterfly Net

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a baby with a butterfly net. The card also includes the address 254 N. Second Street. The imagery is described as comical. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade Card: Baum & Bernstein, circa 1885 Trade Card: Baum & Bernstein, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a child on a wall. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Baum & Bernstein. The card is dated circa 1885. Geographic location is approximately 41.5375889999308, -72.8011000000881.

Trade Card: Boy Eating Oversized Bread Trade Card: Boy Eating Oversized Bread

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a boy eating an oversized piece of bread while a piglet looks on. The boy is wearing an orange shirt and orchid-colored pants. This item is part of the O collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 28. The card's subject matter suggests a mercantile context.

Trade Card: Child Fishing with a Dog Trade Card: Child Fishing with a Dog

Trade card depicting a child fishing with a dog. This is one of a set of four cards. The image shows the child and dog near a body of water. The address 254 N. 2nd Street is mentioned on the card. The card is circa 1885 and part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Trade Card: Cone, Oscar J., 27 & 29 North Main Street Trade Card: Cone, Oscar J., 27 & 29 North Main Street

Trade card depicting children building a sandcastle. The reverse side contains a full address. The card is circa 1885 and is associated with Oscar J. Cone's business located at 27 & 29 North Main Street. The geographic location is likely in or near Providence, Rhode Island, based on other materials in the collection (41.7010249998391, -71.1553890002039).

Trade Card: Ehrich's, 'Santa Claus at Home! Every Day at Ehrich's', New York, NY Trade Card: Ehrich's, 'Santa Claus at Home! Every Day at Ehrich's', New York, NY

This trade card for Ehrich's department store in New York City features a two-sided design. The front depicts a child playing with toys, suggesting the store's focus on children's merchandise. The back of the card is a full advertisement that reads, "Santa Claus at Home! Every Day at Ehrich's," along with the store's address: Eighth Ave. & 24th St. The advertisement's festive message and imagery likely promoted holiday shopping. The style of illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin.

Trade Card: Girl and Boy in Colonial Attire Trade Card: Girl and Boy in Colonial Attire

Sepia-toned trade card depicting a girl and a boy in colonial-era clothing. The card is one of two in a set. The reverse of the card features advertising. The card is dated circa 1885. The card is located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade Card: Girl in Large White Hat and Matching Dress Trade Card: Girl in Large White Hat and Matching Dress

A trade card depicting a girl wearing a large white hat adorned with a flower and a matching dress. The image is described as a full advertisement. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is likely related to mercantile business, given its inclusion in the 'Mercantile' topic.

Trade Card: Hirshfield's, Cheapest in Easton Trade Card: Hirshfield's, Cheapest in Easton

This trade card for Hirshfield's in Easton, Pennsylvania, features a charming illustration of children and a donkey at the beach. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of fun and family, suggesting that Hirshfield's offered goods suitable for children. The style of the illustration is consistent with late 19th-century imagery. Below the image, the text proclaims "Hirshfields...Cheapest in Easton." This suggests a focus on low prices and affordability. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Loewen Brothers, circa 1885 Trade Card: Loewen Brothers, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a young boy and girl ice skating. The card also features illustrations and the text "Charter Oak." The card is part of a larger collection of Mercantile related materials and is dated circa 1885. The card's geographic context is indicated by the coordinates 37.1708869998158, -94.8425689999469, suggesting a location in the central United States.

Trade Card: Louis Cohen & Co., Clothiers, Staunton, Virginia Trade Card: Louis Cohen & Co., Clothiers, Staunton, Virginia

This trade card advertises Louis Cohen & Co., clothiers in Staunton, Virginia. The front of the card depicts children playing, suggesting a theme of childhood or family. The style of the illustration is characteristic of late 19th-century trade cards. The specific clothing or goods offered are not explicitly shown in the image. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in the record, but it is not described in the original metadata.

Trade Card: M. I. Frank's Clothing House, Albany, New York Trade Card: M. I. Frank's Clothing House, Albany, New York

This trade card advertises M. I. Frank's Clothing House in Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts children roller skating, a popular pastime in the late 19th century. The image is lively and uses bright colors. The business's address, 52 State St., is clearly printed beneath the illustration. The back of the card is blank. [Moses I. Frank ran a clothing store in Albany during this period, as evidenced by his presence in various Albany City Directories. His father, listed as Leidon Frank, Leiden Frank, and Isadore Frank in Albany census records, was also a dry goods merchant. Moses I. Frank was born in Germany.]

Trade Card: Mill Street Scene, circa 1885 Trade Card: Mill Street Scene, circa 1885

A trade card depicting a scene on Mill Street, featuring a child playing with a cat. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the Cohen Collection. The geographic location is approximately 44.35221 latitude and -103.7652 longitude.

Trade Card: Moses, N.A. & Co. Trade Card: Moses, N.A. & Co.

One of two trade cards depicting a Swedish girl holding a toy ship. The card is circa 1885 and likely associated with the mercantile business, Moses, N.A. & Co. This item is part of Arc.MS.56, Volume 14, Page 11.

Trade Card: Oehm's Acme Hall, Baltimore, Maryland Trade Card: Oehm's Acme Hall, Baltimore, Maryland

Trade card advertising Oehm's Acme Hall, located on West Baltimore Street near Charles Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card depicts a young boy talking to a small girl on a bench. The reverse side features a large advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: Oscar J. Cone, 27 & 29 North Main Street Trade Card: Oscar J. Cone, 27 & 29 North Main Street

Trade card depicting children emerging from the ocean. The reverse side displays a full address. The card is circa 1885 and relates to a mercantile business owned by Oscar J. Cone, located at 27 & 29 North Main Street. The exact location of North Main Street is not specified but is geographically located near Providence, RI (41.7010249998391, -71.1553890002039).

Trade Card: Rosenbloom Bros., Syracuse, New York, circa 1885 Trade Card: Rosenbloom Bros., Syracuse, New York, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a child looking into a large egg with a lamb emerging. The address 22 S. Salina St., corner Railroad, Syracuse, New York is printed on the card. This item is part of a larger collection and is specifically located in Arc.MS.56, Volume 31, Page 6. The card dates to circa 1885.

Trade Card: Seneca and Ellicott Streets, Buffalo, New York, circa 1885 Trade Card: Seneca and Ellicott Streets, Buffalo, New York, circa 1885

Trade card depicting children playing school on the front and an advertisement on the back. The advertisement mentions the corner of Seneca and Ellicott Streets. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. The image shows children engaged in an activity typical of late 19th century commercial advertising in the United States. The reverse has a full advertisement.

Trade Card: Solar Tip Shoes by John Muhr Trade Card: Solar Tip Shoes by John Muhr

Trade card advertising Solar Tip Shoes, a product of John Muhr. The card features an illustration of four children playing against a red background. The advertisement is approximately from 1885. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 21, Page 24.

Trade Card: Sulking Child (circa 1885) Trade Card: Sulking Child (circa 1885)

Trade card depicting a sulking child. The card is part of Volume 25, Page 8 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The image is associated with the mercantile topic and dates from circa 1885. The card is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Trade Card: Two Children by a Sea Wall, Genesee Street, Rochester, NY Trade Card: Two Children by a Sea Wall, Genesee Street, Rochester, NY

Trade card depicting two children by a sea wall. The card also features an advertisement for the clothing store on Genesee Street, Rochester, NY. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the Starch Co. The card is dated circa 1885. This item is part of a larger collection, found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 19.

Trade Card: West 14th Street, New York City, circa 1885 Trade Card: West 14th Street, New York City, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a scene on West 14th Street at the southwest corner of Sixth Avenue in New York City, circa 1885. The image shows comical children at school, described as an "everyday event". The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series (OOS) collection, Binder 1, Page 14.

Trade Card: Winter Scene, 42 East 14th Street, New York Trade Card: Winter Scene, 42 East 14th Street, New York

Trade card depicting a winter scene with holly, a boy with a tree, and a girl on a sled. The card also displays an address: 42 East 14th Street, New York. The card is circa 1885. The reverse of the card shows a full advertisement, but specifics are not included in the description.