Subject: Cigars

This government publication, dated 1870, is a tax manual specifically for cigar manufacturers. The provided images show a book with its pages filled with text, indicative of a legal or financial guide. The style suggests a practical, functional design typical of government publications from the period. The text is primarily in English. Further details on the content and specific tax regulations are not currently available.

A cigar label advertisement for J. Urich's Kosher Smoke cigars. The advertisement is undated but is estimated to be from around 1890 based on the style.

Lithographic advertisement for Mugge & Treckmann, manufacturers of high-grade Havana cigars. The advertisement features a lithograph of Lillianette Cigars. Published circa 1895.

Collection of advertisements for Bayuk Cigars. The advertisements were found in an envelope and are located in the Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6,Folder 105. The physical location of the advertisements is Ninth and Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The date of the advertisements is estimated to be around 1900 based on the donor information.

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.

An advertising mirror for Seidenberg & Co. cigars. The mirror features the text "5 CENT FIGARO CIGARS." Date of creation is unknown, but likely early 20th century based on the style.

Trade card advertising Alper's Cigar Store. The card indicates that cigars are sold for 5 cents. The card dates from circa 1900. Physical location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 3, Folder 15.

A billhead from A. I. Zekind, a dealer in cigars, tobacco, cutlery, candies, and nuts located on Broad Street in Nevada City, California. This invoice is addressed to Mr. J. Hyman and lists the purchase of “Matzos,” “Meal,” “Sock,” “Box,” and “Cartage,” with corresponding quantities and prices. The billhead includes a business logo with the words “Bought Of.” The billhead also displays cursive handwriting in a typical script of the late 19th century.

Billhead from A. Lemlein & Co., manufacturers of cigars located at 2327 Third Avenue, New York, New York. Dated July 14, 1891. The bill lists a purchase of 100 “Reina Arthur,” 1 “Box Regritos,” and 1 “Sweeds,” with corresponding prices for each item, totaling $4.90. The billhead features the business name and address printed in blue ink. It also includes the handwritten names of “Lezer King Bros, Amityville,” the buyers, at the top of the page. The business name, address, and terms are formatted in a simple, readable script. The billhead is printed on light-colored paper with faint gridlines.

Billhead of Ad. Lewis & Co., importers of Havana cigars, located at 310 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated February 6, 1877. The bill is addressed to N.S. Trowbridge & Co., a company that likely sold tobacco and cigars. The billhead displays an ornate header with the company's name and a circular “Bought of” logo. The business is advertising its cigar brands, which include “Bouquet de Tobacco,” “Jockey Club,” and “Several Other Brands.” A handwritten portion of the bill lists “Bouquet” and “Claritas” as types of tobacco, followed by quantities and pricing. The text “Gold” appears at the bottom, indicating that the transaction was likely paid in gold coin.

This billhead from Auerbach & Bro., located in Helena, Montana, dated November 24, 1873, details a transaction with Mss Davis & Wallace. The item listed is "5 Case Coal Oil 50 gall a 70d" for a total of $37.50. Auerbach & Bro. are described as importers and dealers in foreign and domestic groceries, wholesale liquor dealers, cigars, teas, Yankee notions, saddles, and leather. The billhead features a decorative vignette of a sailing ship and includes a 'BOUGHT' stamp. 3.

Invoice from Chas. Mayn & Co., dealers in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, liquors, tobacco, cigars, mining tools, and other goods. Dated June 1, 1874. The invoice is made out to Davis & Wallace and details various purchases, likely including tobacco, possibly brooms, and/or shoes, with corresponding price and quantity information. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The header lists the business name and a short list of goods sold. The billhead also mentions A. Kleinschmidt.

Statement of account from Daniel Frank & Co., importers of Havana Cigars, located at 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 28, 1887. This invoice lists an item purchased by C. C. Kendrick, totaling $23.00. The billhead includes an ornate Victorian-style logo of a cigar with the company name, and a detailed address.

Invoice from Daniel Frank & Co., importers of Havana cigars, located at 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated July 2, 1889. The billhead lists the purchase of 24,500 cigars at $200. The billhead features a detailed illustration of a store front, likely the location of the business. Ornate lettering, clear business details, and a stamped “PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS FOR YOUR REMITTANCE” note are also present.

Invoice from Esberg, Bachman & Co., importers of cigars and tobacco, located at 207, 209, & 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 3, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) by N.S. Trowbridge & Co., and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The bill is payable in U.S. Gold Coin.

Invoice from Esberg, Bachman & Co., importers of cigars and tobacco located at 207, 209, and 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 3, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely cigars or tobacco. The billhead is written in a clear script.

Invoice from Falkenstein & Co., importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at the northeast corner of Battery and Sacramento Streets, San Francisco. Dated December 21, 1875. The bill lists a sale of 11,300 cigars to L. M. Jacobs & Co., located in Tucson, Arizona Territory, for a total of $158.20. The bill is marked 'Cash', and the billhead displays a decorative framed border and a company logo with the letter 'J' in a diamond.

Invoice from Freiberg, Klein & Co., importers, distillers, and rectifiers of wholesale liquor and cigar dealers. Located at 5 & 7 Strand, Galveston, Texas, and 28 & 30 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated September 9, 1890. The bill lists three items: 3 doz. assorted brandy, 1 doz. Belle of Anderson Whiskey, and 1 doz. Bourbon Whiskey. The billhead features a company logo with the text “Belle of Anderson,” the company's trademarked whiskey, and the words “Southern Agents” appear below the logo.

This billhead from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., Manufacturers' Agents for Havana & Domestic Cigars and Jobbers in Smokers' Articles, records a transaction dated October 20, 1883. The item was sold to H. D. Claflin & Co. for a total of $9.35, likely for cigars or smokers' articles. The business was located at No. 18 Vesey Street in New York. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative rule below the address, and printed text detailing their business. A diagonal overstamp reads "GREENHOOD, BOHM & CO. HELENA, MONTANA." 3.

A billhead from H. S. Rosenfeld & Co., manufacturer and wholesale dealer in fine cut chewing and smoking tobacco, imported and domestic cigars, located at 85 & 87 Merwin Street in Cleveland, Ohio. Dated February 20, 1877. This bill is for the purchase of tobacco by H. P. Fahrney. The billhead includes a list of tobacco products and the corresponding prices. The billhead also has an ornate Victorian-style letterhead with a border and a decorative illustration of a Native American man holding a pipe. This billhead is a testament to the history of tobacco production in Cleveland.

Billhead from Heineman Brothers, Monumental Cigar Manufactory located at 304 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The billhead is dated June 1, 1899, and lists a purchase from J. S. Wannamaker. The billhead features an intricate, ornate Victorian-style lettering and a large, decorative illustration of a monument with a trade mark printed below.

Invoice from Heineman Brothers, a monumental cigar manufactory located at 304 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Dated October 15, 1899. The bill includes an itemized list of purchases from J. G. Wannamaker Manufacturing Co., and includes several items, such as “Ground Leaves,” “Madaleria,” and “Merry Christmas,” which are likely types of cigars. The billhead features a large decorative header with an ornate Victorian-style logo and a visual depiction of the building and its facade.

Invoice from Heyman Bros. & Lowenstein, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco. Located at 182,184,186 & 188 Chatham Square, cor. Mott St, New York, New York. The bill is dated September 27, 1881, and the buyer is C. G. Alvord. The billhead features a decorative printed header, ornate lettering, and clearly printed company details.

Invoice from Hyneman Bros., importers of Havana cigars, located at 18 and 20 P.O. Square and 94 Milk Street, Boston. Dated August 10, 1881. The bill lists four types of cigars purchased: “Little Dot”, “After Lunch Concha”, “Virginia Londres”, and “Primo Coquettes” by George Blanchard & Bro of Portland, Oregon. The billhead features an ornate monogram of ‘3 Xs’ with a decorative banner around it, ornate lettering, and a printed header section.

This billhead from I. Scheier & Co., the Plattsburgh Cigar Factory, records the sale of 300 Clear Havana Cigars for $25.50 to Mr. C. N. Williams on September 30, 1874. The document includes a note to "Please give 300 cigars to Mr Putnam." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative border, and a prominent header stating "Plattsburgh Cigar Factory Established 1863." I. Scheier & Co. is identified as manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers in cigars, tobacco, pipes, fire works, and fancy goods. 3.

Bill from J. Blumenthal & Bro., wholesale dealer in tobacco and manufacturer of cigars, located at 1125 Eleventh Avenue, between Eleventh and Twelfth Street, Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dated May 9, 1883. The bill lists various purchases from the business likely by G. W. Cornelius, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead features the company name in a larger, ornate font and includes an 'order promptly executed' stamp at the top.

Billhead from J. E. Oppenheimer, successor to M.G. Cohn, a jobber of produce, fruits, and cigars, located at 54, 56, & 58 West Broadway, Helena, Montana. The billhead has a printed header with the business name and address, and a list of specialties: butter, eggs, and poultry. The date of the bill is April 10, 1891. The bill appears to be for an amount of $7.50 and was paid on April 13, 1891, by S. R. Borello & Co, merchants, in Virginia City, Montana.

This billhead from J. Switzer, a wholesale and retail dealer in Helena, Montana, dated September 1, 1879, details a transaction with Mrs. Ike Greenhood. The bill includes entries for 1 gallon of Rhine Wines, 1/2 gallon of Whiskey, and 1 bottle of Brandy, totaling $8.25. The billhead features an elaborate, ornate design characteristic of the Victorian era, including decorative typography and borders. A central lithographic illustration depicts a multi-story building labeled "WHOLESALE LIQUORS & CIGARS," presumably the business premises, surrounded by text advertising "Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Bar-Glassware, etc." and "Straight Kentucky Whiskeys a Specialty." The establishment date "ESTABLISHED 1866" is also prominently displayed. 3.

Bill from J. W. Kaskel, a dealer in cigars, tobacco, and smokers' articles, located at No. 4 Broadway under Richmond House, sign of the Big Indian, Paducah, Kentucky. Dated October 1, 1869. The bill lists purchases made by Burgauer & Weil, likely tobacco, cigars, or other smoking products, and includes a breakdown of the transaction. The billhead includes an image of a Native American holding a pipe, a symbol associated with the tobacco industry. It also features the company name in ornate script lettering.

Billhead of Jonas Schoenfeld, importer and dealer in leaf tobacco and cigars, located at Nos. 423 and 425 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 26, 1878. The bill lists a purchase of 4000 “Sumariz” and 4000 “Ecbillas,” with corresponding prices. The billhead features ornate lettering, a company logo, and a decorative line underneath the business name.

A billhead from Kerbs & Spiess, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 1016-1018-1020 Second Avenue and 310-312-314 East 54th St., New York City. This billhead is dated July 17, 1877, and lists 'Geo A Styms & Co.' as the buyer. The bill is for '5m Leaf Tobacco' and is marked 'Exhibit A', likely indicating a transaction for a large order of tobacco. The billhead features a detailed illustration of their business located at the top left corner, with the business name in ornate calligraphy. The document has a printed header and decorative borders, along with clear details of the business address, transaction, and buyer.

Billhead from Kerbs & Spiess, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at Second Avenue and East 54th Street in New York City. Dated July 18, 1877. The bill lists a purchase by J.A. Miller & Co., likely of cigars or other tobacco products. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering, a decorative image of a building with a detailed header section, and small stamps in the top left corner.

Invoice from Kerbs & Spiess, manufacturers of fine cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 1014-1020 Second Avenue, New York. Dated September 22, 1884. The bill is for five 'Our Edition' cigars, at a cost of $13.25. The bill was likely shipped by the 'Steam Line'. The billhead is printed with an ornate design and a banner with the company name.

Invoice from Krohn, Feiss & Co., manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco. The business is located at 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated January 12, 1893, the bill is addressed to Mr. R. C. Holliday, Dillon, Montana, and lists the purchase of 28 items. The items purchased include “Cigar 10c Havana, Yutler.” The billhead features a detailed visual of the business building and an ornate company logo with a decorative border. The invoice was likely for a tobacco and cigar wholesaler. The billhead displays a graphic of a storefront, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a decorative border.

Billhead from Krohn, Feiss & Co., manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at Nos. 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The billhead includes a detailed illustration of the company's store building, along with a decorative header and detailed address information. This bill was sent to R. C. Halliday, residing in Dillon, Montana. Dated March 7, 1891.

Billhead from Kullman & Armer, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 306-308 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The billhead includes a handwritten note indicating that the purchase was made by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and the amount of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header with decorative elements, including an oval border with a company logo and a handwritten signature in the upper right corner.

Invoice from L. & E. Wertheimer, importers of and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at Nos. 300, 302, 304, and 306 Front Street, corner Sacramento, San Francisco, California. Dated July 29, 1875. The bill lists the purchase of an unspecified number of cigars by Mrs. W. S. Strawbridge. The billhead is printed in red ink on white paper. The business name, address, and business type are printed in bold and framed.

Invoice from L. Siebenhauer & Co., manufacturers of Havana and Domestic Cigars, located at the corner of Sacramento and Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. Dated November 19, 1879. The bill is likely for a purchase of cigars by E. R. Dodge in Eureka, California. The billhead features a printed header with bold lettering and details the company's address and business. The bill also includes a check mark indicating payment.

Billhead from Levy Solomons, located at 346 North Market Street, Albany, New York. Dated August 10, 1821. This document lists the purchase of 12 dozen small cigars by Jacob L. Glen. The document includes handwritten calculations of the cost. The billhead features a decorative vignette of an indigenous person seated on a barrel of tobacco with tobacco leaves growing in the background.

An invoice from Liebes Bros. & Co. for Trowbridge & Co. dated April 25, 1877. Liebes Bros. & Co. imported leaf tobacco and manufactured cigars, and was located at 320 Battery St., San Francisco. The billhead includes handwritten entries for items purchased, quantities, prices, and the total cost. It also features a decorative border, a company logo, and a statement that “Terms Cash, Payable in U.S. Gold Coin.”

Statement of account from M. G. Cohn, a jobber of produce, fruits, and cigars located at 54 & 56 West Park Street in Butte, Montana. Dated December 1, 1892. The billhead lists a total of $54.50 owed to M. G. Cohn by “To Mash”. The billhead includes an ornate graphic, a company logo, and clear details of the business and transaction.

A statement of account for M.G. Cohn, jobber of produce, fruits, and cigars, dated January 2, 1892, and addressed to “The Butte City Meat Co.” The billhead lists the business address as 54 & 56 West Park Street, Butte, Montana. It also lists specialties offered by the business, including oranges, lemons, and California fruits. The billhead is printed with graphic elements depicting fruits, foliage, and decorative text. The billhead is filled out for a transaction with a price of 39.75.

Billhead for M. Silverman, proprietor of the Helena Armory, located on the east side of Main Street in Helena, Montana. Dated February 9, 1885. The bill indicates that J. H. McKnight & Co. purchased goods from the business, likely consisting of arms, ammunition, tobacco, and cigars. The bill lists “1 box apples” priced at 300 and a handwritten “Craiglow” for the cost of the goods. The billhead has ornate lettering, a logo of the company and a list of other goods and services offered.

Billhead from M. Strasser & Co., a cigar and tobacco manufacturer, located at No. 27 Hudson Avenue, Albany, New York. The billhead is dated August 2, 1883. It is a letter of notification to a buyer, C. McVeagh, that a bill for cigars, shipped that day, has been enclosed. The billhead is printed with ornate lettering typical of the period and features a company logo with the business name and a date of establishment.

Billhead from Max Meyer & Co., wholesale dealers in cigars and tobaccos, located in Omaha, Nebraska, addressed to R. C. Halliday in Dillon, Montana. Dated November 18, 1887. This billhead includes details on their territory. It is a plain billhead with simple lettering and no decorative flourishes.

Invoice from Mayn & Heitman, dealers in family groceries, tobacco, cigars, liquors, and farmers produce, located at Lower Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated December 3, 1876. The bill lists a purchase of goods for Mrs. Davis Wallace. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and a printed header.

Invoice from Merkel & Kahner, jobbers of imported and domestic cigars, tobaccos, pipes, etc., located at No. 40 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. Dated June 19, 1882. The bill lists various items purchased by F. Stowell of Ticonderoga, New York, including: cigars, tobacco, and pipes. The billhead has a decorative header with the business name and a framed section for the business address.

Invoice from Metzler, Rothschild & Co., importers of pipes and smokers’ articles and manufacturers of fine cigars, located at 62 Lake Street, Corner of State, Chicago, Illinois. Dated June 10, 1886. The bill lists a number of items purchased, likely smoking supplies, by W. J. Quan. The billhead features a company logo, a depiction of a building with ornate Victorian-style lettering. It also features a decorative border and an ornate header section.

Billhead from Morris Bros. in Helena, Montana dated December 2, 1880. The business sells cigars, pistols, and French and American confectioneries and is located on Main Street. The billhead lists a transaction with R. Lockey. The billhead features a simple format and a minimal amount of text, with a basic header and a few lines of text. The company name, address, and offerings are clearly outlined.

Billhead from Morris Bros., dealers in Havana and domestic cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, pistols, etc. Located at Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated December 27, 1874. The bill lists an item purchased by R. C. Wallace. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead is printed on lined paper, which includes an invoice table with columns. The billhead notes that Morris Bros. is a successor to S. L. Holzman and Bros. This is an itemized purchase order for goods.

Invoice from Morris Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, Tobacco, Crockery, Glass Ware, Fruits, Confectionery, Playing Cards, Cutlery, Ammunition, Fire Arms, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Toys, etc., located on Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated January 1, 1880. The bill lists items purchased, likely cigars, with quantities and prices, and includes a handwritten total. The billhead has a printed header, simple, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead includes details of the products sold.

Billhead for Morris Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, Tobacco, Fruits, Confectionery, Playing Cards, Cutlery, Ammunition, Fire Arms, Toys, etc. located in Helena, Montana. Dated July 1, 1877. The bill lists a transaction for Davis & Wallace. This billhead features ornate lettering in the header, and the business address at the bottom of the page. The invoice is printed on light blue lined paper and has a handwritten date.

Billhead from Morris Bros., dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, pistols, and French and American Confectionaries, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. The billhead notes they are successors to S. L. Holzman & Bro. Dated July 19, 1875, the bill lists a series of purchases made by M. M. Holter, likely cigars, cigarettes, and confectionaries. The bill displays a handwritten ledger-style format and contains a summary of the purchase at the bottom.

Invoice from Morris Bros., dealers in Havana and domestic cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, pistols, and other items, located at Main Street, Helena, Montana. The bill lists a purchase of cigars by Davis & Wallace, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The business name is printed at the top of the page with a statement about the business below it. The billhead displays a plain format with clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead from Nathan & Oppeheimer, wholesalers of wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco, located at 325 Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee. The billhead is dated March 3, 1892, and was sold to J. T. Terry. The business is identified as the sole agents for Original Budweiser and Anheuser bottled beer. The billhead features ornate lettering, a grapevine motif, and decorative lines.

Billhead from Queen of Queens Cigars, a cigar manufacturer in San Francisco. The bill, dated April 11, 1892, was issued to D. J. Hills and lists the purchase of 200 Cuban cigars. The billhead features a stylized cigar image, a bold font, and the address of the factory and office. The billhead states that it is payable in San Francisco.

This billhead from Rice & Goldsmith, dated June 22, 1866, details a transaction with Mr. Thomas Redmond. The statement of account lists various quantities of cigars, including "Tusco Cigars," "Coronas," "E.C. Globes," "Yenuis," and "G. Sol Imports," along with a charge for "Paper Strapping & Drayage." It also notes a return of 1000 cigars, resulting in a total outstanding balance of $368.50. The billhead features an elaborate lithographic illustration of Rice & Goldsmith's three-story building at 208 Walnut Street, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name.

Billhead from Rosenheim & Brother, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at No. 9 Cherry St., opposite the Maxwell House, Nashville, Tennessee. Dated April 28, 1881. The bill is for a purchase of cigars or tobacco by McDaniels & Thompson. The billhead features the company name in bold and capitalized lettering, a note on the top stating 'Remittances by Express Must Be Prepaid', and the names of the business owners, S. Rosenheim and M. Rosenheim.

Invoice from Rothenberg & Schloss, wholesale cigar dealers in Leavenworth, Kansas. Dated August 14, 1899. The invoice was sent to S. B. Buffard Co. in Virginia City, Montana, and details a purchase of cigars, with several different varieties and quantities listed. There is a stamp showing the bill was paid at Elling State Bank on November 1, 1899, Virginia City, Montana. The billhead features a decorative border with a company logo in the upper left corner.

Billhead from Rubel & Penglase, importers and wholesale liquor and cigar merchants, dated December 9, 1885. Located at 4th and Main Streets, Ogden, Utah. The bill lists a transaction for Halliday & Co. and includes an itemized list of items and prices for various items including

Billhead from Rubel & Penglase, Importers & Wholesale Liquor and Cigar Merchants. Dated March 17, 1885. The bill lists a transaction for Mrs. Miller, likely for the purchase of liquor and/or cigars, with itemized prices and amounts. The billhead features a decorative border, a company logo, and a detailed illustration of a building and horse-drawn wagons. The address listed is 4th & Main Streets.

Billhead for S. Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of cigars and tobacco, located at the Northeast Corner of Pine and Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead is addressed to George H. N. Luhrs in Phoenix, Arizona and is undated. It lists various brands of cigars and tobacco sold by the company and features the company's logo with a list of various brands of cigars and tobacco that they represent, including “Flor de Vallens,” “La Estrella,” “La Harmonia,” “Dill's Leo,” “Hardgrove's Peach,” and “J.B. Pace Tobacco Co.” The document also notes terms and conditions of payment, including 3% off for cash in 30 days, with the general terms being 30 days.

Billhead from S. Horkheimer & Co., dealers in wool, sheep-pelts & shipping furs, tobacco, cigars, and produce, located at Cor. Eleventh & Market Streets, Wheeling, W.V. The billhead shows a purchase by Machetanz & Son on October 7, 1874, for two dozen blue tips and one dozen screws. The billhead features an illustrated storefront and a decorative, scrolled company name.

Invoice from S. L. Holzman & Bro., importers of California and Oregon fruits, cigars, notions, stationery, ammunition, and pistols, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. It appears to include details of a transaction on December 1, 1873 for a buyer identified as Davis & Wallace.

Billhead from S. Levy & Brother, manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 34, 34 1/2, 36 Greene Street, Albany, New York. Dated August 3, 1895. The bill is for 5 ½ dollars, likely for the purchase of cigars, from Henry Wagner, Jr.. The billhead includes a depiction of a large store building with the company's name displayed prominently. It also includes a printed header in ornate lettering.

Bill from Sideman, Lachman & Co., manufacturers of cigars, located at 202 East 100th Street, New York, NY. Dated January 21, 1887. The bill lists a purchase of cigars from Sideman, Lachman & Co. by R. C. Haliday. It shows a total of 5,000 cigars, likely “Dilllon Club” cigars, with a price of $1.20 for 1,000, totaling $325.50. The billhead has a printed header with ornate Victorian lettering, with details for locations of the business in New York, San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon. The bill shows that the order was shipped to R. C. Haliday in Dillon, Montana, and notes that the shipment was delayed due to the holidays.

Invoice from Silverman Bros & Company, wholesale liquor and cigar dealers, located in Great Falls, Montana. Dated March 2, 1892, the bill is made out to Bateman & Switzer and lists a variety of purchases including Porter, Bitters, and various liquors. The bill has a handwritten note indicating that the bill is paid. The invoice contains a list of items and quantities in a column format, and includes a handwritten total. The billhead is written in cursive script, and the business name, 'Silverman Bros & Company' appears in a larger, more ornate script with a border underneath. It is printed on thin, off-white paper, which is likely common for this period.

Invoice from Silverman Bros. & Co., wholesale liquor and cigar dealers, located in Great Falls, Montana, dated March 31, 1892. The invoice is addressed to Bateman and Sweitzer and lists an itemized account of liquor purchases by quantity and price. The total amount of the invoice is $16.25. The billhead features bold lettering and a clear layout. It is printed on ruled ledger paper.

Invoice from Solms & Fernbach, dealers in tobacco, cigars, perfumery, crockery, glassware, etc. located in the Bank Building, Main Street, Austin, Nevada. Dated March 6, 1866. The billhead lists items purchased by Dunian & Co. The billhead includes the business name, products sold, business address, and decorative Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead from Abram, A. & B. and E. Trautman, a cigar factory in Cleveland, Ohio, dated December 1, 1892. The billhead features a large logo of the "Big Four" cigar factory. This item is a manuscript/mixed material financial record.

This billhead from March 15, 1875, belongs to Burger & Brenner, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in cigars, located in Pittsfield, Illinois. The billhead features an image of an Indigenous person smoking a pipe. The billhead is part of the 'E' collection.

Billhead of Chas. Greenfielder & Sons, cigar manufacturers, located at 119 East 6th Street. The billhead features a prominent logo. The date is January 5, 1907.

Billhead from D. Morris' business in Helena, Montana, dated June 14, 1874. The billhead advertises cigars and notions. The business address is listed as Main Street, Helena, Montana.

Billhead of E. E. Benjamin, dealer in foreign and domestic cigars. The billhead features a picture of a man and is signed by E. E. Benjamin. Dated June 20, 1882. The billhead is from an unidentified location.

Billhead from Esbeig & Bachman, importers of cigars and tobacco, located at 207, 209 & 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead documents a $528.89 order, payable in gold, dated August 7, 1877. A reference lists a firm as Esberg & Bachman Office in NYC.

A broadside billhead from Greensfelder Bros. & Laupheimer, dated July 1, 1875, advertising cigars on commission. The billhead lists a variety of cigars and their prices, offering them for six months at no expense to traveling salesmen. The business was located at 378 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

Billhead from Herman & Pinski, New Orleans Cigar Factory, dated June 2, 1881. The billhead lists the address as 53, 55 & 57 Gravier St., New Orleans, Louisiana. It is signed by Herman & Pinski.

Billhead of I. Scheier & Co., Manufacturers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, Fireworks, Fancy Goods. Located at 73 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York, one door south of Cumberland House. The billhead also includes information about Congregation Beth Israel, Oak Street, Plattsburgh, founded April 27, 1865, with Rabbi Jacob Lubin and I. Scheier as President. Dated July 23, 1875.

Billhead from J. & P. Hendricks, manufacturers of tobacco and cigars. The billhead is dated November 13, 1860. The billhead is signed by J. & P. Hendricks. Geographic location: New York, NY.

Billhead from J.J. Cohen & Sons, wholesale dealers in cigars, snuff, and tobacco, located in Rome, Georgia. The billhead is dated October 1, 1879. The billhead is part of a collection of financial records.

Billhead of J.L. Hess, dated May 5, 1892. The billhead lists the address as 300, 302, 304 & 306 Front Street, San Francisco, California. It also features the business name "THE WERTHEIMER CO...IMPORTERS OF TOBACCO & CIGARS". The description notes that there are earlier examples of this billhead.

Billhead from L. Goldsmit Brother & Company, dated May 31, 1894. The billhead features advertisements for cigars and is addressed to 705 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The billhead is part of the E collection in the University of Pennsylvania Archives.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, Manufacturers of Fine Cigars, located at 53 Margaret Street. The date of this billhead is May 18, 1899. The billhead is part of the M Collection at [Library Name].

Billhead from Levy Brothers, manufacturers of fine cigars and wholesale tobacconists, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. The billhead is dated September 18, 1885, printed on pink paper, and features an owl lithograph. The archival item is part of collection E, housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 8.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, Manufacturers of Fine Cigars, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. Dated July 25, 1894. This is item 5 of 7 in a larger collection.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, Manufacturers of Fine Cigars, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. The billhead is dated April 13, 1889. This is item 2 of 7.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, Manufacturers of Fine Cigars, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. The billhead is dated March 15, 1889. This is item 1 of 7.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, Manufacturers of Fine Cigars, dated November 23, 1894. The billhead indicates the business's address as 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. This is one of seven billheads in the collection.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, manufacturers of fine cigars, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. The billhead is dated October 27, 1893. This is item 4 of 7 in the collection.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, manufacturers of fine cigars, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. The date on the billhead is October 26, 1892. This is item 3 of 7 in the collection.

Billhead from Levy Brothers, manufacturers of fine cigars, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York. The billhead is dated December 3, 1894, and is one of seven in a set. The billhead is part of the collection 'E', archival collection MS 56, Box 14, Folder 8.

Billhead of Sam Levy, manufacturer of fine Havana cigars, located at 171 & 173 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Dated April 20, 1891.

Billhead from S. Lewis (Successor to Lewis Brothers), a cigar and tobacco merchant in Nevada City, California, dated March 23, 1865. The billhead provides a glimpse into the business activities of S. Lewis and the commercial landscape of Nevada City during the mid-19th century.

Billhead from S. Ottenberg, Manufacturers of Cigars, located at the northeast corner of 2nd Avenue and 22nd Street in New York City. The billhead is dated January 10, 1891, and was sent to R. C. Halliday in Dillon, Montana.

Billhead/letter from S. Weiner's Son, an importer and wholesale dealer in wines, liquors, and cigars, located at 12 & 14 Hasbrouck Ave., Rondout, New York. The date on the billhead is January 28, 1891. The business was established in 1858.

Billhead of Sam Levy, Manufacturer of Fine Havana Cigars, dated January 3, 1893. The billhead lists the address as 171 & 173 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The billhead is part of the collection of Judaica Americana.

Billhead from Sam Levy, manufacturer of fine Havana cigars, located at 171 & 173 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. The billhead is dated August 1, 1891.

Billhead from September 13, 1892, for Silverman Bros & Co., a liquor and cigar merchant located on Central Avenue in Great Falls, Montana. The billhead indicates the business sold liquors and cigars.

Billhead from May 18, 1878, for a purchase of 1000 cigars from Walter H. Lowenstein, a tobacco merchant in Galveston, Texas, to the Menger Hotel. The bill shows a purchase price of $50 plus $0.50 for the box, with the cigars to be sent via Express. The brand of cigar is listed as "Marquis of ???". The billhead is notable for its striking graphics. Further research reveals that a Milton Walter Lowenstein was born in 1888 and married Theresa Freiberg, daughter of Henry Freiberg and Emma Judah Mendelsohn Freiberg. Additional information is unavailable.

Billhead advertising "Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Etc." located at Ant & Quitman Street. The billhead is dated August 1, 1891. The billhead is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Illustrated broadside from Greenhood & Bohm, cigar manufacturers located in New York, New York, circa 1890. The broadside advertises their "Our Pride" brand cigars, offering a finely finished Hot Water Urn as a premium for purchasing 1000 cigars for $35.00. The text describes the urn as a "beautiful ornament" and notes its use for heating, powered by spirit or gas, stating it "makes a beautiful ornament wherever it is placed." The item features a prominent illustration of the hot water urn, printed in purple ink, and includes a detailed text description of the offer. 3.

This broadside from M. G. Cohn & Co., a jobber of produce, fruits, and cigars in Butte, Montana, lists current prices for various goods. The document, dated July 15, 1889, details prices for green fruits (e.g., California peaches, apricots, plums, grapes), vegetables (e.g., cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes), butter, eggs, and miscellaneous items including cigars. It serves as an advertisement for their current stock and pricing. Visually, the broadside features bold, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and main offerings. It includes a decorative vertical border on both sides stating "HEADQUARTERS FOR CALIFORNIA FRUITS." 3.

This archival collection consists of a broadside advertising "After the War Cigars" by Isaac D. Sailer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated July 1, 1898, and an undated envelope addressed to Isaac D. Sailer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The envelope contains the broadside and a price booklet of cigars.

This business card advertises "Great Leader Cigars" manufactured by Ullmann, Dreifus & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features the text:"WE RECOMMEND GREAT LEADER CIGARS, 5 FOR 10 CENTS. PACKED ONLY IN POUCHES OF FIVE EACH." The back of the card depicts a winter scene with a robin perched on a branch. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is illustrated with a snow scene. A duplicate of this card is listed as a business card.

A cigar box label with the inscription "FACTORY SMOKERS...OFF COLORS AND SHAPES...2 FOR 5 CENTS." The label is inside the box, and the name is burned into the outside of the box. The box was intended for store display. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 3, Folder 12.

A commercially painted cigar box for Bayuk Philadelphia Hand Made Perfecto cigars. The tin box has two sections and was used for store display. The approximate date is January 1, 1917, based on the donor's information. The box was found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A commercially painted cigar box for Bayuk Philadelphia Handmade Perfecto cigars. The tin box has two sections and was likely used for store display. The box dates from around 1900, based on the donor's information.

Cigar box manufactured by Ottenberg & Bros. at their Pioneer Cigar Factory in New York, New York, in 1883. The box features partially burned advertising and revenue stamps from 1883. The box is described as having 'Long Partidos'.

Post-Civil War trade token issued by B. & L. Wertheim, cigar manufacturers in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the token features the inscription "B. & L. WERTHEIM..S.R." around the side, with a "W" in the center. The back is blank. A dealer researching this token dates its use between 1890 and 1891.

This archival object is a commercial letter on the letterhead of Koenigsberger, Falk & Co., Cigar Manufacturers, located at 119 Pine Street, San Francisco, California. The letter, dated April 24, 1891, is signed by Loewenberg. Other names appearing on the letterhead include Koenigsberger, P., Falk, Solomon, Weiler, A. I., and Steinberger, A. I. The letter mentions an office in Key West, Florida.

Copper trade token for E. Aschermann & Co., located at 274 West Water Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The reverse of the token depicts an image of an Native American on horseback. While undated, the token is contextually dated to 1863 based on the provided metadata.

An envelope from Levy Brothers, manufacturers of fine cigars and wholesale tobacconists, located at 53 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, N.Y. The envelope is addressed to Mr. Harmon Laundris in Rouses Point, N.Y. The design features a detailed lithograph of an owl perched on branches with foliage on the left side, and the business name and details printed with ornate Victorian-style lettering. A green 2-cent postage stamp is affixed to the upper right corner, with a Plattsburgh postmark dated FEB 19 1888. 3.

Envelope from Goldsmith, Silver & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, dated February 8, 1898. The envelope features advertising for "M. C. A." cigars, depicted as spokes of a wheel, and includes the company's establishment date of 1886. Additional addresses are listed as Cor. Causeway & Merrimac Sts. and 44 Summer Street.

An envelope featuring an advertisement for "Robert Mantell Havana Cigars" from Wertheimer Co., located at the northwest corner of Bush and Battery Streets in San Francisco, California. The envelope also mentions C. W. Morey & Co. and is dated September 24, 1895. The envelope was addressed to Stockton, California.

This four-page folding advertisement from Isaac D. Sailer, a Philadelphia cigar retailer established in March 1889, showcases a price list and illustrations of various cigars. The advertisement, dated August 1895, highlights the diverse selection offered by the business located at 1416 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.

This is a letter from G. Goldberg, a dealer of Choice Staple and Fancy Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars, and a General Outfitting Depot in Corinne, Utah Territory, dated August 10, 1871. The letter is addressed to L. H. Hershfield & Bro. in Helena, Montana Territory, inquiring about the status of Morris, G. Goldberg's brother, and asking if he has goods to sell in Helena and for how much. The letterhead features the business name "Office of G. Goldberg" prominently, with "Choice Staple and Fancy Groceries, WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO AND CIGARS, &c. AND GENERAL OUTFITTING DEPOT" below in decorative, possibly Victorian-style, typography. **3.

A letter from Goodman & Myers, wholesale tobacco and cigars based in Savannah, GA, dated January 4, 1879, to Mr. Chas Litschgi in Charleston, SC. The letter acknowledges receipt of a valued favor of $3 and mentions enclosing something for collection. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for 'Goodman & Myers Wholesale Tobacco & Cigars' with an illustration of a factory or building, and lists addresses for their tobacco factory in Richmond, VA, and cigar factory in New York. The accompanying decorated envelope also features the company's branding and addresses. **3.

A letter from Lichtenstein Bros. & Co., cigar manufacturers located at 268 & 270 Bowery, New York, New York, to J. H. Parson in Jefferson, Texas, dated June 24, 1878. The letter is accompanied by a lithograph depicting the company's factory. The letterhead features the company's name and address.

A letter written by Myer Wineman to Asher D. Cohen on May 2, 1889, in Jacksonville, Florida. The letter, written on El Modelo Cigar Mfg. letterhead, discusses Wineman's inability to assist Cohen, stating that it is not due to religious reasons. The letterhead lists Herman Myers as President and Sego Myers as Secretary-Treasurer.

A commercial letter dated May 21, 1881, from Offer & Friedman, cigar manufacturers in Stockton, California, to Sim Sun Ho & Co., a Chinese grocer. The letter is docketed in Chinese.

A letter written by P. Whitlock to W. C. Agee on August 30, 1878, discussing the Model Cigar Factory located at 1445 Main Street in Richmond, Virginia. The letter features a lithographed image of an "Impregnables" box of cigars. The letter was written from New Canton, Virginia.

Commercial letter written and signed by S. Lichtenstein of A. Lichtenstein, Son & Co., cigar manufacturers located at 309-311 East 59th Street, New York, NY, to R. C. Halliday in Dillon, Montana. Dated April 8, 1893. The letter contains commercial content.

Commercial letter from Weinreb & Alpiner, cigar manufacturers located at 123 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois, to M. C. Clark in Momence, Illinois, dated September 28, 1872. The letter measures approximately 8" x 10".

United States Internal Revenue Tobacco License issued in Salt Lake City, Utah to Moss Woolf for the manufacture of cigars. Dated May 1, 1876. This license is part of a collection of 77 such licenses.

This document is a United States Internal Revenue Tobacco License issued in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 29, 1876, to David Levy for the manufacture of cigars. The license covers the period 1876-1877.

A three-color lithograph advertising broadside for Lichtenstein Brothers & Co., a New York City cigar manufacturer. The broadside features an illustration of the company's factory at 266-270 Bowery, 224-236 Elizabeth St., and 187-195 Eldridge St., along with vignettes of satisfied customers enjoying their cigars. Published in New York, NY circa 1885.

Lithograph advertisement for J. E. Oppenheimer's cigar store, depicting the storefront and advertising "Flor de Baltimore" cigars as "The Peer of Havana Cigars." Addressed to Virginia City, Montana. Date estimated based on the donor's provided date of March 8, 1900.

Painted tin advertising sign for Lipschutz's 44 Cigars. The sign features the name of the business and likely depicts some visual element related to cigars (based on the image). The date of creation is unknown, but it is assumed to be from the early to mid 20th century given the style.

A round, half-ball shaped paperweight with the inscription "ROTHCHILD & BRO...IMPORTER OF SUMATRA HAVANA CIGARS...PACKERS; OF SEED LEAF...DETROIT, MICH." The paperweight dates from circa the 1890s. It is located in the Archives, Manuscript Collection 56, Objects Box 1.

Broadside documenting the arrival of cigars from Havana at the port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 1, 1872. The document mentions August Frohmann in relation to the shipment.

Broadside receipt issued by S. Lowenthal & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio on June 14, 1887, to R. C. Halliday of Dillon, Montana Territory, for one case of cigars.

This document is a statement of account from Sideman, Lachman & Co., manufacturers of cigars, located in San Francisco, California, dated December 15, 1882. It is addressed to Messrs. Lackey & Thos. Bozeman. The statement details a balance and merchandise rendered as of June 1, amounting to $13.64. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style script for the business name and 'STATEMENT.', along with ruled pink lines typical of ledger or account forms from the period. 3.

Envelope depicting an advertisement for Sweet Bliss Cigars. The image shows a box of Sweet Bliss cigars. Dated March 3, 1897. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 71.

Photograph depicting a box of Sweet Bliss cigars. The photograph shows some staining. A duplicate of a previous photograph exists in the collection. The image dates from March 3, 1897.

An advertisement for Greenhood & Bohm, cigar manufacturers located at 83 Walker St., New York, circa 1890. The card promotes their "Reliable" Cigars, offering a "handsome 8-day clock," which retailed at $20.00, as a bonus with the purchase of one thousand cigars for $35.00. The item features a large illustration of an ornate mantle clock with a figure seated on top, reading, and utilizes decorative Victorian-style lettering, all printed in purple ink. 3.

This trade card advertises "Greatest on Earth and Western King Cigars" manufactured by L. Cohen in Beatrice, Nebraska. The front features a colorful and comical illustration depicting various figures roller skating. A particularly tall man, with his head appearing to be carried by a smaller skater, is shown bending under a sign that reads "LOW BRIDGE." The card uses a humorous scene to promote the cigar brand. The verso of the card is blank. **3.

This trade card advertises "Blue Stocking Cigar" manufactured by Levy & Ginsburg. The card features a colorful, cartoonish illustration of a man in a hat, vest, and striped pants, walking and holding a pipe. The text "SMOKE BLUE STOCKING CIGAR. Manufactured by Levy & Ginsburg" is printed above the illustration. The bottom left corner indicates "COPYRIGHT 1882". The reverse side is blank. 3.

This advertising trade card for M. Hirsch, a manufacturer of fine segars (cigars) and seller of pipes and smokers' articles, is located at 65 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, below York Street. The card features an illustration of a man smoking a cigar while sitting on a box of "Hirsch Segars." The design includes decorative borders and ornate text typical of late 19th-century advertising. The item was entered into copyright in the year 1878 by M. Hirsch.

A trade card for N. & J. Cohn, jobbers and dealers in tobacco and segars, located at No. 12 Fulton Street, New York. The card advertises that the trade is supplied at the lowest rates and notes the business was established in 1854. The business name and product type ("TOBACCO & SEGARS") are prominently displayed with a shadowed, three-dimensional text effect, typical of 19th-century commercial printing. The reverse side contains handwritten notes detailing quantities of specific tobacco products (e.g., "Sweet Cub," "Veiger Leaf," "Century") and the names H.P. Hoagland and J.H.B Newhall with the address 105 Chanda St, likely indicating a transaction or order. 3.

This trade card advertises Adolf Adelmann, a tobacco dealer located at 625 Eigth Street, New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing with a cat and mouse. The cat is perched on top of a barrel, and the mouse is trying to escape its clutches. The children are dressed in colorful clothing, and the scene is set against a background of buildings. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Blankenstein's, a tobacco merchant with locations at 630 Eighth Avenue and the corner of Vesey Street and Church Street in New York City. The front of the card features a group of children looking up at a man holding a sign, which is too faded to be deciphered. The back of the card is blank. The card has a blue border. The card appears to be from the early 1900s, but the exact date is unknown.

This trade card advertises C. H. Harsch's, a cigar and tobacco shop located at 2128 Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a large image of a man smoking a cigar in front of a bar, with a sign that reads 'C. H. Harsch, Cigars & Tobacco.' The illustration is drawn in a cartoonish style, with a bright, colorful palette. The back of the card has several punch-out coupons that can be redeemed for purchases, suggesting that the card was used as a promotional tool for the business. The card is likely from the late 19th century. The card is printed on heavy card stock.

This trade card advertises D. B. Solomon, a tobacco dealer located at 113 Church Street. The front of the card features a gray cat teasing a white bird perched on branches. The cat is sitting on a ledge, and the bird is on the branches above, looking down at the cat. The design is simple and elegant, with the cat and bird outlined in black against a white background. The text on the card is minimal and includes only the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises F. Abraham, a tobacconist located at 25 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts. [Adelaide Neilson, an English stage actress, appears on the card in a theatrical pose, with a shawl around her shoulders and an outstretched hand. ] The card is printed in black and white with a dark border and a white rectangle in the center. It contains white text on a black background. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of a set of four trade cards for Golding's Cigar Store located at 54 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York. This card depicts a girl holding flowers. The card is printed in red and black ink with a decorative floral border. [John Golding owned and operated the store.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is one of four cards advertising Golding's Cigar Store located at 54 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York. It features a colorful illustration of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers. This is card two of four. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Gustav Rice, a wholesaler and retailer of imported and domestic cigars. Rice's business was located at 61 Devonshire Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card is printed on a white cardstock with black ink. It features an ornate border at the top and bottom. The text is centered. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Harry Levy's London Cigar Store, located at 214 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The card features a simple layout with the store's name and address printed in bold lettering at the top. The text is framed by a decorative border. The front of the card is the only side of the card with text, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hassan, a cigar manufacturer located in New York. The front of the card features an illustration of Al Kaufman, a well-known boxer and wrestler who is known as 'The Jewish Hercules', in a fighting pose. He is wearing white pants and a white shirt. The card has a blue border and states that Al Kaufman is a Hassan smoker. The reverse side provides biographical information about Kaufman and advertises Hassan Cigars.

This trade card, one of three identical cards in the collection, advertises Julius Colberg & Son, manufacturers of fine cigars located at 507 Fulton Street, opposite Hoyt, New York. The cards are printed in black ink on white card stock with a red border. Each card depicts a simple design featuring the company name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's Cigars and Cheroots. The card features a cabinet card (CDV) image of President James G. Blaine. This card may be a national tobacco card insert. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a woman in a seated position, likely holding a cigarette, with a dark background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's Cigars and Cheroots. The front of the card features a photograph of Linda Varian, a woman with dark hair and a dress. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's cigars and cheroots. The front of the card features a photograph of Miss Thorp. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises M. Schneider's hair and shaving dressing parlor, located at 396 Sixth Avenue near 24th Street in New York City. [It is interesting to note that the business also sold domestic and imported cigars.] The front of the card displays a hand holding a basket of white flowers. There is a red stripe on the sweater worn by the hand. The back of the card features a more detailed advertisement.

This trade card advertises Powell & Goldstein, manufacturers of Greeting Napoleon Cigars. The card features a booklet that opens to reveal a dancing girl with her leg kicked up. Her undergarments are exposed, revealing the nature of the product advertised. The card indicates the cigars were made by the hand union and sold at both five and ten cents. The front of the card lists the factory number 370. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen's Five Cent Smoke in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a woman changing clothes in a beach house while a man peeks in from the outside. The woman is shown wearing a swimsuit, a large straw hat, and is holding a pair of boots. The man is dressed in a suit and has a curious expression on his face. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising A. Aschner & Son, purveyors of fine cigars and tobacco, located at 234 Fulton Street, New York, NY, with branches at 3 Tillary Street and 87 West Street, New York, NY. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Cohn's Girl Cigar. The front of the card features a picture of Louise Dempsey and the text "Smoke Cohn's Girl you will never find better." The back of the card is a full advertisement for B. Cohen's cigars, boasting that they are "the most popular cigar in the mid-West." Kansas City, Kansas is also mentioned on the back.

This trade card advertises David Levy, a wholesale dealer and manufacturing agent of fine cigars. The front of the card features text prominently displaying the business's description: "Wholesale Dealer & Mfg. Agent in Fine Segars." Below this, the address is clearly printed: "No. 7 South Water Street." The style of the lettering and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is signed by David Levy.

A trade card depicting various dry goods, groceries, cigars, flour, and crockery. The card also features an illustration of a woman noticing a hair on a man's jacket. The color scheme is reddish sepia. This item is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series collection, Binder 1, Page 23. The card is circa 1885, and the geographic context suggests a location near 42.9298759999746, -88.8370190002482.

Trade card advertising the Excelsior Cigar Factory, established in 1857. The card depicts a comic image of Evels lighting a large cigar. Addresses listed include 286 and 288 Main Street (main store) and a branch store at 185 Central Avenue, near Main. The card is circa 1885.

This trade card for Friedhoff & Brockman, dealers in selected wines, liquors, and segars, features a comical illustration of a man shooting a bird and falling down. The image is captioned "A Fowl Shot." The text on the card also includes the business's address: 608 Grand Street, Cor. Tompkins Street, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Friedhoff & Brockmann, dealers in "Selected Wines, Liquors and Segars," features a comical illustration. The front of the card depicts a man aiming a rifle at a scarecrow. Text on the image reads, "Which Shall it Be?" The business's address is printed below the illustration: 608 Grand Street, Cor. Tompkins Street, New York. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Hart & Hinman, merchants located at 171 and 173 East Main Street. The card depicts an oxen pulling a wagon with two men, another man on the road leading. The advertisement includes the phrase "Wines Liquors and Cigars, Open Night and Day." Printed by Morrison, Card 496. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Havana & Key West Cigar Company. The card features a graphic of a falcon holding a cigar on one side and a list of brands on the reverse. Printed by S. Kraut, Broadway, NY. Undated, circa 1895.

Trade card advertising Hoffman's Family and Fancy Groceries, located at the corner of Fifth and Market Streets. The card depicts roses in a fancy bowl and lists the store's offerings: canned goods, wine, cigars, and country produce. The card is estimated to date from circa 1885. The card is part of a larger collection of trade cards found within Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 7.

Trade card advertising La Flor de Carvalho Havana Cigars. Printed on tin and features elaborate graphics. The card dates from circa 1895 and was issued by I. N. Carvalho & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises J. E. Wasserboehr & Son, a tobacco and cigar dealer located at 149 Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card is primarily text-based, clearly displaying the business name and address. The back of the card is blank. While the image does not directly depict the goods sold, the subject matter strongly suggests a business in the tobacco industry given its presence in the metadata.

This trade card advertisement for Joseph Cohen features a charming illustration on the front of a child holding a broom, framed by gold trim. The main text prominently advertises "Little Gold Dust Havana Filled 5 Cent Cigar" and includes the address: 246 Hanover Street. The back of the card, also with gold trim, shows a bird illustration and a folded calendar at the center. The color scheme appears to be predominantly sepia tones with gold accents.

Trade card depicting a bust of Julius Caesar. The card is stamped with the question, "Do you handle La Rosa de Tignera Cigars? If not, why not?" The date is March 5, 1895. The card is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Ohio State University (OOS), Box 2, Folder 73.

This trade card advertises M. Noah, a cigar manufacturer in Little Falls, New York. The front of the card features a striking graphic of a Native American figure, depicted in a stereotypical and potentially offensive manner. The image is likely intended to evoke the exotic nature of cigars and their origins, but it also reflects the racist attitudes prevalent in the 19th century. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address: "M. NOAH CIGAR MANUFACTURER," "Main Street next door east of the Cottage Hall, Little Falls, New York." The back of the card is blank. This trade card likely dates from 1867.

This trade card advertises M. Strasser & Co., manufacturers of cigars and leaf tobacco in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers.  Below the image, the text reads, “SILK, The Finest Cigar.” The back of the card is blank. The card's design suggests a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the company's establishment date of 1852. A related billhead mentions that Benjamin Strasser was employed by the company, and Isaac M. Strasser served as vice president of a Jewish Men's club in 1899.

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 record contains a trade card from the Matinee Cigar Factory, offering a coupon for a nickel watch. The front of the card shows a small illustration of the watch, with text indicating that sending $1.00 will redeem the coupon. The text on the front also advertises "Matinee Cigars." The back of the card (image 2) is a full advertisement for the Matinee Cigar Factory. The advertisement is largely text-based, promoting their cigars and the watch offer. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises Philip Grossman, a dealer in fine cigars, located at 517 Callowhill Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the text "DEALER IN FINE CIGARS" prominently displayed within a decorative floral border. The address, 517 Callowhill St., is clearly visible below the main text. The overall style and design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Napoleon Cigars, manufactured or sold by Powell & Goldstein in Oneida, New York. The card features a large illustration of a woman performing a can-can-style dance. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Capadura Cigars by R. C. Brown & Co. of New York, NY. The card features a caricature of a Jewish man praising the cigars in broken English, exhibiting anti-Semitic stereotypes. Undated, circa 1890.

Trade card advertising Rossmore Bouquet IOC Cigars. The recto depicts two girls feeding a deer. The verso reads: "For comfort at home and joy abroad smoke the Rossmore Bouquet IOC Cigars. Manufactured only by M. Abraham & Co., 227-229 E. 56th Street, New York." The card is circa 1885.

This trade card advertises S. E. Isaacson's cigars. The front of the card features a prominent illustration of a horse's head, possibly a stylistic representation of strength and quality. Below the image, the text clearly states, "HAVANA AND DOMESTIC SEGARS." The business's address is also provided: 1 Astor Place...1 door east of Broadway, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schymik & Lauer's Havana Cigar Factory, located at 50 North Fifth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the text "HAVANA CIGAR FACTORY" prominently displayed, along with a "Red Seal" logo, suggesting a premium or quality brand of cigars. The imagery and design of the card suggest it hails from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

Chromolithograph trade card advertising "Smoke Harris' Golden Eagle and Business Card Cigars." Published by L. Prang & Co. circa 1878.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld Bros. and their Cronies Cigars. The front of the card features a vibrant lithograph depicting a family of four squirrels perched on a pipe. The text prominently displays the advertisement: "SMOKE THE FAMOUS CRONIES CIGAR A 10 CENT CIGAR FOR 5 CENTS." The overall style is eye-catching and likely intended to attract attention to the discounted cigars. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises "Great Leader Cigars" manufactured by Ullmann, Dreifus & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card displays the advertisement text: "WE RECOMMEND GREAT LEADER CIGARS, 5 FOR 10 CENTS...PACKED ONLY IN POUCHES OF FIVE EACH...MANUFACTURED BY ULLMANN, DREIFUS & CO." The back of the card depicts a winter scene, possibly a snowy landscape with a robin. The image suggests a peaceful and somewhat idyllic setting, contrasting with the commercial message on the front. A second image in this record shows the same card, indicating a duplicate.