Subject: Clothing and apparel industry

An addressed envelope sent to J. C. Meussdorffer & Bros. in San Francisco, California, on January 8, 1868. The envelope features an embossed advertisement for "Seamless Clothing" manufactured at 462 Broome Street, New York City, and a Scott #65 1861 stamp.

Die-cut label, circa 1870, in the shape of a derby hat, advertising H. Cohen, The One Price Clothier, Hatter & Furnisher in Salem, Ohio.

An advertising envelope from L. & S. Sternberger, dated October 28, 1884. The envelope lists two addresses: 503 Market Street and 530 (address incomplete). The envelope advertised clothing and was sent from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This is a Fall and Winter 1886-87 catalogue from B. Altman & Co., a prominent New York City department store. Catalogue No. 54 is fully illustrated and features a wide array of merchandise, including clothing for men, women, and boys; stationery supplies; purses; jewelry; lamps; and ceramics. The back cover showcases a large illustration of the store at 19th Street and Sixth Avenue.

This is the Spring and Summer 1888 catalogue (No. 57) from B. Altman & Co., a prominent New York City department store. The catalogue features numerous illustrations and details a wide range of merchandise, including men's, women's, and boys' clothing, as well as stationery, purses, jewelry, lamps, and ceramics. The store was located at the intersection of 18th Street, 19th Street, and Sixth Avenue.

Billhead from A. Levy & Bro, a youth's clothing company located at 472 Broadway & 30, 32, 34 & 36 Crosby St., New York, New York. The billhead is dated October 12, 1883.

Billhead from B. Wurzburger & Co., manufacturers of cloaks and suits, dated October 22, 1884. The billhead lists the company's address as 57 Walker Street, New York City.

Billhead from Levi Strauss & Co., located at 10 to 24 Battery Street, San Francisco. The billhead mentions "riveted clothing," referencing the company's famous Levi's jeans. The date is March 14, 1903.

Billhead from Levi Strauss & Co., dated August 19, 1889. The billhead indicates the company's address as 14 & 16 Battery Street, San Francisco, California, and declares them as "SOLE MANUFACTURERS OF PATENT RIVETED CLOTHING".

Handbill announcing the opening of a new store for men's and boys' clothing by Jacob Levy in Easton, Pennsylvania, circa 1870. The broadside features details about the store's offerings and location.

A commercial letter from M. Hyman & Co., importers and manufacturers of boy's clothing, located at 518 Market Street and 19 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, to Frank Litsch in Shasta, California, dated November 3, 1880. The letter, signed "Levy," is contained within a commercial envelope.

This is a Spring 1869 catalogue from Daniel Hoffman & Co., a New York City-based wholesaler of caps, hats, and umbrellas. The catalogue features illustrations of their products along with prices. The warehouse address is listed as 354 Broadway, New York, with the factory location illustrated on the back cover as being in Orange, New Jersey.

This is a fully illustrated Fall 1888 catalogue from Ehrich Bros., a New York City department store. The catalogue showcases a wide variety of clothing for men, women, and boys. The store was known for its involvement in Jewish community affairs; it was founded by three brothers.

This is a fully illustrated spring 1884 catalogue from Ehrich Brothers', a department store located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. The catalogue showcases a wide variety of goods, including clothing, dry goods, and other items. The Ehrich Brothers were known for their involvement in Jewish communal affairs. This catalogue reflects the diverse merchandise and prominent role they played within the New York Jewish community.

This is a four-page folding card price list catalogue from Frank Bros. & Co., a Philadelphia-based business, published in Spring 1886. The catalogue details the prices and descriptions of clothing and goods sold by the company. The catalogue's contents include details on men's and women's clothing, fabrics, and other related items.

This is an invitation from Hutzler Brothers, a Baltimore department store, to a three-day opening display of their winter and fall dress goods, held on September 21st, 22nd, and 23rd, 1891. The invitation features high-quality printing, showcasing the store's building on the cover and the event details inside.

This die-cut Easter trade card, issued by Isaac Adler of Amsterdam, New York, in 1900, advertises new spring styles in clothing. The card features an Easter rabbit on an egg on one side and a family looking into a seashell on the other. The inside offers Easter greetings. The card also includes Adler's business address: 63 East Main Street.

This is a price list pamphlet from J. B. Spelman & Sons, a New York City business, circa 1885. The pamphlet lists various items for sale, including fans, corsets, ribbons, needles, and whalebone for corsets, with their corresponding prices. The business address, 369 Broadway, is clearly stated on the pamphlet.

This is a fully illustrated Spring 1880 catalogue from Julius Saul & Son, a clothing retailer with stores in New York City, Troy, and Albany. The catalogue features boys' and men's clothing and includes an embossed bust of a girl in gold on the cover. The company's addresses are listed as 18 & 20 Astor Place, near Broadway and 8th Street in New York City.

This is a Spring 1886 catalogue from Julius Saul, a New York City-based clothing retailer with stores in New York City, Troy, and Albany. The catalogue features illustrations of boys' and men's clothing. The cover features an embossed bust of a girl in gold. Julius Saul was active in Jewish affairs; his daughter, Rose Saul, married Dr. Maurice Joseph Lewi.

This is a wholesale price list catalogue from Kohn Brothers, a Chicago-based clothing wholesaler, published circa 1885. The catalogue details prices for summer clothing. The back cover features an illustration of the store and boasts that Kohn Brothers is the "Largest Clothing Wholesaler in America," established in Chicago in 1855. The catalogue likely includes details on various men's and women's summer clothing items.

This eight-page pamphlet is a sales catalog from Stern Brothers, a prominent New York City department store. Published in 1879, it showcases their collection of hats under the name "Le Monde Elegant." The catalog includes illustrations and descriptions of various hat styles, along with their prices. The catalog is printed on high-quality paper, indicative of the upscale nature of the store and its clientele.

This is a tri-fold pamphlet advertisement from Kohn, Adler & Co., a Philadelphia-based firm, showcasing their leading styles of Leghorn hats for the year 1880. The pamphlet features illustrations of three different hat styles, likely targeting a fashionable clientele. The advertisement highlights the company's selection and quality in men's hats.

PICTURE OF STORE FRONT...MARBLE CLOTHING HOUSE; PART OF PAPERS FROM THE 7TH MICHIGAN DISCHARGE...ALL LETTERS; REFERRED TO THIS MERCHANT IN JACKSON. MICH. IN 12/1865.; ;

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.

Trade card advertising the New England Bargain Clothing Co., located at Meyer Levy's Old Stand. The card is dated circa 1885. Geographic location is Maine.

Trade card depicting the New Jersey Clothing Hall. The image is described as a picture of clothes. The date is estimated as January 1, 1870. The card is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 2, Page 55.

A signed receipt from Levi Strauss & Co., located at 315 & 317 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 26, 1866. The receipt includes a revenue stamp and is both printed and hand-filled.

This three-page pamphlet, printed in 1874, is a price list from Reizenstein Bros., manufacturers and jobbers of boys' clothing located at 424 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The pamphlet details the various clothing items offered by the company, along with their corresponding prices.

This is a catalogue from Samuel Brothers, a London-based clothing retailer, published circa 1885. The catalogue showcases a wide range of clothing with prices, and includes a dedicated section listing "Necessities for India and the Colonies." The cover features a striking colored lithograph depicting the store's storefront at 65 & 67 Ludgate Hill, along with carriages and a train, suggesting the fashionable nature of the establishment and its appeal to a clientele that traveled.

This is a July 1890 issue of *Styles and Fashions*, a monthly periodical published in Baltimore, Maryland, for the hat trade. Published by Brighman Hopkins & Co., the periodical features styles and fashions relevant to the hat industry. The pamphlet is associated with Isaac Friedenwald, a member of a prominent Baltimore Jewish family involved in business and commerce.

Trade card advertising A. Feldman's boot and shoe shop located at 135 North Main Street, Sacks Block, Pittstown, Pennsylvania. The card features the text 'NO. 135 NORTH MAIN STREET.. SACKS BLOCK; TWO OF TWO; PARENTS, FARMERS, MECHANICS EVERYBODY BOOTS AND SHOES; STANDARD SCREW FASTENED;' It is estimated to be from circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Railroad and Farmers' Clothing Bazaar owned by A. Frankenstein. Located at 138 Water Street, Elmira, New York. The card features an illustration of a tailor measuring a client. Undated, but possibly from 1878 based on contextual evidence.

Trade card advertising A. Shuman & Co.'s mail order department. Depicts two gentlemen in a park showcasing spring wardrobe. The card includes a full advertisement, including mail order information. Published in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1899.

Trade card advertising Altman & Co., purveyors of furnishing goods, hats, caps, and clothing. The card features an illustration of a girl looking at birds in a tree, rendered in pink sepia and gold. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The card is circa 1885 and comes from Volume 25, Page 17 of archival collection Arc.MS.56.

Die-cut trade card for the American Eagle Clothing House, located at the corner of 2nd Ave. S and Washington Ave. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The card features an illustration of an artist's palette and ship. Circa 1885. The card shows signs of damage. Samuel Friedman, the owner, was reportedly charged with defrauding creditors in 1884.

Trade card advertising the Atlantic Clothing House, located at 204 North Second Street, above Race Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a caricature of two Black boys attempting to rouse a donkey. The approximate date is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Atlantic Clothing House, located at 204 North Second Street, above Race Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a caricature of two Black boys falling off a donkey, with a man observing in the background. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Charles Bornstein's Clothing Bazaar and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, located at 144 Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of children on a sled, and the phrase "Clear the Track." It is estimated to be from circa 1885.

Trade card for the Eagle Clothing House owned by Benj. Witkowski, located at 23 East Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut. The card depicts a large figure reaching for candy and is copyrighted 1872. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card for the Excelsior Clothing House in Baltimore, Maryland. The card is undated, but based on the style and information found about Solomon Weil, a potential owner, it is likely to date from around 1885. The verso is blank.

Trade card advertising the clothing import and manufacturing business of Max Franenkel. The card notes that Franenkel's company produces men's and boys' kneepants, overalls, shirts, and coats under the "Phoenix" brand. The card is addressed to a Kentucky store, indicating a business relationship or potential sales opportunity. The date on the card is March 20, 1906.

Trade card for H. Herschberg & Company, clothiers located at 141 & 143 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA. The card features pink roses; the verso is blank. Dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Hirsh & Brother's One Price Clothing House and W. J. Austen & Co.'s Austen Forest Cologne. The card features advertisements for both businesses. The front advertises Austen Forest Cologne, while the back features a full advertisement for Hirsh & Brother's grand opening on May 2nd, highlighting their renovated space and offerings of clothing and novelties. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card for Hyman's Clothing House located at 863 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card features a lithographic illustration of a young Victorian-era girl in winter attire holding a bouquet of roses. The reverse side contains printed information about the store, which was in business at the end of the 19th century. The card dates from approximately 1885.

Trade card for I. H. Brounstein Clothing House, located at 13 & 15 North Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The card depicts a woman in a pond. The reverse side is blank. The card is circa 1885. This item is from the E collection, Arc.MS.56, Volume 28, Page 2.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical illustration and is circa 1885. It is one of a set of three.

Trade card advertising J. Stern & Sons, clothiers, located in Quincy, Illinois. The card is part of a larger "Union Set" of trade cards and depicts a scene related to labor unions and fair working hours. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting an infant on a branch holding a bird's nest. Issued by Julius Saul, a clothier in Troy, New York. Circa 1885. The card likely advertised Saul's clothing business. The imagery suggests themes of innocence, nature, and perhaps the delicate nature of the clothing sold.

Trade card advertising the clothing business of Julius Saul, located at 234 & 236 River Street, Troy, New York. The card depicts a whimsical scene with elves and a stag. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising L. Kohn, a men's clothing store, located at 264 & 336 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card highlights "UNDERWEAR A SPECIALTY" and identifies the business as "THE LEADING GENT'S FURNISHER." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Levi Bros., clothiers, located at 6th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a winter scene. The reverse side contains an advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Lion Clothing House owned by H. Loeb, located at 346 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical illustration of a female doctor on the front and a full advertisement with a lion illustration on the back. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising M. Born & Company, merchant tailors, located at 177 1/2 Main Street, Greenville, Pennsylvania. The card features a humorous illustration of a tailor and customer. The card is circa 1885 and includes the name of an agent, H. Bloch.

Trade card advertising M. Rosenblatt, a dealer in "Gents' Furnishing Goods," including gloves and knit jackets. The card features lithographic illustrations of men and specifies the business location as 1304 N. Second Street, Philadelphia. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Manhattan Clothing & Shoe Co., located in Kuhn's Building, Dayton, Ohio. The card features Mose Cohen as the General Manager and highlights "Brethern clothes a specialty." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Manhattan One Price Clothing Co., located at 39 and 41 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The card features a parody of a popular whiskey drink, "A Claret Punch." It also mentions manufacturing at 631 Broadway, NYC. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Menter & Rosenbloom, located at 1629 Stout Street. The card features a lithograph of a woman modeling a dress and hat from the 1900s and notes that the company has 73 stores. The reverse side contains a full-page advertisement for men's suits. Licensed in NY in 1905, #13570.

Trade card advertising Myers & Reizenstein, manufacturers of youth's, boys', and children's clothing in Baltimore, Maryland. Published in Baltimore in 1881. Features lithographic illustration. One of two known examples.

Trade card advertising Joseph Fox's New Philadelphia Clothing House, located at 1 Keystone Block, Main Street, Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The card is undated, but circa 1885 based on stylistic elements.

Trade card depicting a bulldog holding a business card for the New York Clothing House, located at 229 High Street. This is set 1 of 3. The card is circa 1885. The image shows a bulldog, which is often used as a symbol of strength and reliability in advertising, holding a business card in its mouth. This suggests that the clothing house was aiming to convey a sense of strength and reliability to potential customers.

Trade card advertising the Rochester Clothing House, owned by E. Weisenbeck, located at 203 Main Street in the McKechnie Block, Canandaigua, New York. The card features a comical illustration of a man with large ears. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising A. Rosenberg's men's, boys', and children's clothing store located at 43 & 45 Fulton Street, near Fulton Ferry, in New York City. The card features an image of a sprig of flowers held in a hand. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. This item is part of the Collection E, Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 10.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's clothing store located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card depicts a well-dressed woman at a punch bowl. The card is printed in black sepia ink on white. The reverse contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features illustrations of lilies and orchids and indicates the store's location as being the first clothing store from Main Street. The reverse side contains a full advertisement about the store's relocation. The card is one of a set of three or four. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. Marcus, a clothier located at Hirsh's old stand on Bridge Street in Liberty, Virginia. The card features a lithograph of two boys pulling a shirt and notes registration in January 1878. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the clothing, hats, and gentlemen's furnishings business of S. Weil, located at 521 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a girl and is dated circa 1885. The card is one of two in the collection.

A comical trade card depicting a set of four images. The front features an illustration with the caption "Sudden start and a stare on his coat sees a hair." The back contains a full advertisement for Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street. The card is part of a collection of trade cards, circa 1885, and is item #3 in the set. This item is from Volume 25, Page 4 of Archive MS.56.

A comical trade card depicting a scene of a husband staying out late. The front features the text "Husband stays out at night won't come home till he is; tight." The back displays a full advertisement for Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street. This trade card is part of a set of four and is from circa 1885. The item is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 4.

A comical trade card depicting a scene of a husband returning home at night and receiving a kiss. The card advertises the Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street. This item is part of a larger set of four. The card is part of collection E in the University of Pennsylvania Archives, manuscript collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 4. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street. The card includes the tagline "Husband comes home at night gets a kiss that's all right." The advertisement is circa 1885. This item is from Volume 25, Page 4 of archival collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade card advertising Steinfeld One Price Clothier and Merchant Tailor, located at 242 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The card features an image of two men with contrasting facial expressions, captioned 'Another County Heard From'. The reverse side explains that the expressions represent the differing reactions to election results, attributing the happier expression to purchasing clothing from Steinfeld's. Circa 1885.

Trade card for The National Ladies Suit Co., located at 350 West 23rd Street, New York, NY. The card features the company name and president, Bernhard Blau, and advertises ladies' and misses' wear. Circa 1885.

Trade card for W.C. Loftus Co., outfitters and clothiers. The card advertises a ticket to Boston and return, requiring a minimum $10 purchase. The card is printed on yellow stock and indicates the company's location at Washington & Hanover Streets. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Wm. Jacobs & Co., clothiers, located at 1327 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. The card also mentions M. Cohen. Circa 1885.

Two trade cards for Rosenbaum's Star Clothing House, located at 702 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. The cards are undated, but are circa 1885. One card features an image of a red bird and flowers; the other depicts flowers tied together with a blue ribbon. The cards are part of the Judaica Americana collection.

This is a catalogue from Weingarten Bros., a New York City-based business, published in 1890. The catalogue features illustrations and descriptions of various corsets, including different sizes and styles. The purpose is to advertise and sell corsets to consumers.