Subject: Clothing and dress

A broadside advertising women's dresses for the winter of 1900, with prices listed. The advertisement was produced by Kirstein & Hambro in New York City.

An advertisement for O'Sullivan's Heels. The advertisement features an image of a man and his daughter. Published in Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States; undated.

An advertisement for R. C. Godfrey, a merchant tailor located at 16 Liberty Street, New York, offering 250 plates of winter and fall fashions. Published by Funster in London, circa 1842. The advertisement is handwritten and measures 8" x 6". Found with Tobias papers.

Advertising envelope addressed to Isaac Goldschmidt from Arlington Collar & Cuff Co., located at 475 Broadway, New York City. The envelope features graphics of two large trademarks: "Arlington Waterproof" depicting a boy in a fountain, and "Neptune King of the Waterproof" showing Neptune. The envelope is dated May 8, 1896.

An advertising pin for the Arcade $2.00 Hat Box in Cleveland, Ohio. The pin features a large wolf and the address 363 Superior St. and 39 Colonial Arcade. The text on the pin also includes 'ONE QUALITY ONE PRICE'. The date is unknown.

Billhead for A. Rothschild, Cloaks and Suits, located at 52 & 54 Walker Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated September 1, 1887, and features a crown atop a family crest resembling the Rothschild family crest. The item is a single billhead.

Billhead documenting the purchase of a silk hat for $8.00 by Henry Cohen from Blake & Co., fashionable hatters. The billhead indicates Cohen resided at 730 Howard Street, San Francisco, California. Date: July 17, 1865.

Advertising blotter for R. Edlestein, a ladies' and gents' tailor in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The blotter advertises cleaning, dyeing, scouring, pressing, and repairing services. It indicates a location at the corner of 9th and Fulton Streets (Ephrata branch). The blotter dates from approximately 1900.

A broadside advertisement for Nathan Schlessel, located at 132 & 134 Greene Street, New York, New York. The broadside, likely from 1880, showcases fur capes and their prices. This is one of five different broadsides in a set, also including an envelope.

A broadside advertisement for Nathan Schlessel, located at 132 & 134 Greene Street, New York, New York. The broadside, likely printed circa 1880, illustrates fur capes and lists prices. It is part of a larger set of five broadsides and an envelope.

Bronze shoe, 11 3/4 inches long, belonging to Jacob Kohn (1829-1897). Kohn, a shoemaker who immigrated from Bavaria in the 1840s, became superintendent and later owner of a Confederate shoe factory in Montgomery, Alabama, during and after the Civil War. The shoe is in excellent condition and is a material artifact relating to his life and career.

A broadside advertisement from Cohen Brothers, dated December 1892, advertising uniforms for railroad, steamboat, and yacht employees. The broadside includes illustrations of railroad workers in various uniforms and indicates that the company had been supplying uniforms since 1880. The document shows a stamped catalog number and the company's address at 96/98/100 Catherine Street, New York City.

Circa 1885 die-cut trade card depicting a cat in a shoe. The interior features advertisements for dresses with prices listed. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 19, Page 34.

Envelope addressed to Ira Leo Bamberger at 291 Broadway, New York, New York, from Mayer, Strouse & Co. at 412 Broadway, New York, New York, dated May 29, 1884. The reverse side of the envelope features an advertisement for Lion Corsets.

An illustrated envelope advertising Herzog & Co., importing tailors, located at 44 Fulton Street (between Pearl and Cliff Streets) and 31 & 33 Whitehall Street (between Pearl and Bridge Streets), New York, New York. The envelope is dated January 21, 1899.

A set of five broadsides advertising fur capes, along with an envelope, published by Nathan Schlessel at 132 & 134 Greene Street, New York, New York, in 1880. The broadsides illustrate fur capes and list prices.

A set of five broadsides advertising fur capes, published by Nathan Schlessel at 132 & 134 Greene Street, New York, New York, in 1880. The broadsides illustrate the capes and list prices. An envelope is also included.

Postcard advertising overcoats, ulsters, and reefers. The postcard features a one-cent President Grant stamp and is addressed to A. Abraham in West Superior, Wisconsin. The message is written on the back of the advertisement. Dated October 2, 1893.

A one-cent postcard advertising the services of D. Schorsch, a ladies' tailor located at 1613 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The advertisement features a lithograph of a woman in a shirtwaist and emphasizes "good work cheap." The postcard dates from January 1, 1898.

A handwritten receipt issued on June 23, 1773, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, documenting the purchase of clothing by Michael Gratz from Allen McLean. The receipt details the specific items purchased and their costs. The merchant's signature is distinct from the body of the text, suggesting that it may have been written by Michael Gratz himself.

This document is a hand-written receipt from Robert Famantz to H. C. Tobias for the creation of pants and a frock coat. The receipt was issued in New York City on June 22, 1841. It measures 7.5" x 4".

Printed form, 'Return of Clothing,' filled out by Captain Isaac Schroeder on December 22, 1864. Lists the names Kerschner, Lewis; Neiman, Lewis; and Selig, Herman among others. The form is a government record from Pennsylvania.

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 the first American edition of J. Sparkes Hall's *The Book of the Feet: A History of Boots and Shoes*. Published in New York in 1847 by William H. Graham and J. S. Redfield, this volume traces the history of footwear from ancient Egypt, the Hebrews, Persia, Greece, and Rome through the Middle Ages to the 19th century. It includes illustrations of different styles, advice for last-makers, and remedies for corns. This particular copy contains an ownership inscription from Simon Mayer of Natchez, Mississippi, dated December 23, 1858.

Three rare buckle discs from suppliers of goods during the California Gold Rush. One disc is from M. Cohen and Brother, San Francisco, CA; another from Taussig, Pollack and Company, San Francisco; and the third from Pollack Brothers, New York. Each buckle includes its original belt keeper. Circa 1855.

This trade card for Stern and Sonneborn, clothiers located at 217 & 219 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, features a man in a safari-style suit. The suit suggests the business catered to adventurous clientele or those who travelled overseas. The image emphasizes the idea of quality, as the clothing is represented as sturdy and fit for travel. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Stern and Sonneborn.

Trade card depicting a comical boy wearing a stovepipe hat. The front of the card shows the address "515 Main Street" and the image. The back of the card is blank. The card dates from around January 1, 1880. The card's location is unknown, but the geographic coordinates suggest it may be near Buffalo, New York.

Trade card advertising Raven Gloss Shoe Polish by A. G. Jacobs, located at 20 Main Street, Rockville, Connecticut. The card features an illustration of a young man in kilts and includes a full advertisement for Raven Gloss Shoe Polish on the reverse. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising A. Karpeles, purveyor of suits, coats, and cloaks, located at 2234 North Front Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is richly illustrated with colorful flowers and dates from circa 1885.

This is a cloth sample card advertising A. Shuman & Co., described as the wealthiest clothing manufacturer and retailer in 19th-century Boston. The front of the card displays fabric samples attached to the card, showcasing the quality of their materials. The text on the card reads, “The New Process of Knife Cutting...A. Shuman & Co.” The back of the card is blank. [A. Shuman & Co. was apparently a very successful clothing business in 19th-century Boston, though more specific details about its history are not currently available].

Trade card advertising the hat and merchant tailoring business of Adolph F. Levy in San Jose, California. The card depicts a hobo at a bar, and indicates the business's location as "Ryland Block, First Street." Circa 1885.

Trade card for the Altman Summer Neckwear Co., located at 616 & 618 Broadway, near Houston Street, New York, New York. The card indicates that Solomon Denzer is president and lists office hours as 7-9 AM and 6-9 PM. Undated, but likely circa 1890.

Trade card advertising Ball's Corsets, for sale by Weinberg Bros., located at 357 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. The card also mentions the Chicago Corset Company and is dated circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a baby in a fez hat. The reverse side features a full advertisement. The card is associated with Cassel & Co. and located at 797 Broad (location unspecified). Circa 1885. From the O collection, Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 15.

A trade card depicting a comical image of a child wearing an oversized man's shirt. The address 386 Main Street is visible on the card. The card is part of a collection of trade cards dating circa 1885. The card is from Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 25.

Trade card advertising Gillespie, Shields & Co., clothing merchants, circa 1885. The card features a photograph of an individual and the text "I AM COMING WITH FAMOUS SHIELDS BRAND; CLOTHING." It is associated with Knoxville, Tennessee, and features I. Weill's trade card from California in the same collection.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., tailors, located at 83, 85, and 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a man in a top hat being measured by a tailor. The card is one of three and includes a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Joseph Schermer's business in Little Falls, New York. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of a shoe clerk fitting a woman with a boot that is far too large for her foot. The text on the front reads: "Joseph Schermer Dealer In Fine Boots Shoes, Clothing, Gents Furnishings, &C Main St. Little Falls. Putting her foot in it." The illustration is likely meant to be light-hearted and memorable, emphasizing the selection of footwear and clothing. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Julius Stone, located at 131 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card depicts a man and a woman in Japanese costumes. The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Louis Cohen, tailor, located at 106 Cambridge Street, East Cambridge, Massachusetts. The card features a child holding a sign that reads "we study to please." Undated, but likely dates from the late 19th century based on stylistic elements.

Trade card for Louis Cohen, tailor, located at 106 Cambridge Street, East Cambridge, Massachusetts. The card features the business name and address. The date is not specified on the card, but based on stylistic elements, it is likely from the late 19th century.

Trade card advertising the services of Louis Lowenthal, Merchant Tailor, located at the corner of Cherry and Cotton Avenues in Macon, Georgia. The card is circa 1885.

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

A trade card advertising Modern Children's Clothing. The card features an advertisement on the back and lists an address: 4456 Germantown Avenue. The card dates from circa 1885 and is part of the Jacob Blum Collection. The card is housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card depicting a boy in a helmet. The address 523 William Street is printed on the card. The card is part of the Oppenheim Bros. collection and dates from circa 1885. This item is housed in the Archives, Manuscript Collection 56, Volume 25, Page 29.

Trade card advertising Peiser's, located at 409 Eighth Avenue, between 30th and 31st Streets in New York, New York. The card depicts two children tumbling off a stone wall. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The card dates from circa 1885. Two versions of the trade card are present in the collection.

This trade card advertises the Philadelphia Button House, owned by S. Shoneman. The front of the card features a prominent display of the shop's name, "Philadelphia Button House," likely in a stylized font. A yellow rose is also depicted, possibly as a decorative element or a symbol of the business. The address, 101 S. 11th Street, is clearly printed. The back of the card contains a price list for buttons, providing a detailed catalog of various button types and their respective costs.

A circa 1890 trade card for Rosenbaum & Bro. in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The front features a cartoon illustrating the strength of their "Clinching Screwed" boots and shoes. The reverse displays testimonials and retail information.

Trade card for Roth & Co., purveyors of Splendide Paris Kid Gloves, located at 117 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The card depicts a woman in fancy corseted attire wearing long blue gloves. The card dates to circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the S. Sulzberger Grand Opera House in New York City. The card features a gold design with a woman in grey. The reverse side contains an advertisement for clothes and corsets. Circa 1885. Found in: Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 8.

Trade card advertising Samuel Sternberger & Co., purveyors of "Pearl Shirts," located at 232 & 234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of children and a kitten. The verso contains a full advertisement. The card is circa 1885.

This trade card advertises the Shoneman Brothers' trimming store located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a delivery person carrying a basket down a city street, suggesting the business offered delivery services. The text on the front states, "WELL KNOWN CHEAP TRIMMING STORE, 116, 118, & 120 & 122 N. 8TH STREET." The back of the card contains a more complete advertisement, offering further details about their goods and services. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a date in the late 19th century, consistent with the 1881 date provided.

Trade card for Simon & Co., merchant tailors, located at 114 Charles Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The card depicts a humorous scene of hunters falling from a tree limb into water. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a couple in Scottish garb. The card advertises Strauss, Ph. & Co., located at 245 Grand Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, in New York City. The card includes a full advertisement with a photograph. Circa 1885. From Volume 25, Page 12 of Collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade card advertising Von Frankenberg & Co.'s opera clothing house, located at Nos. 2 & 3 Wieting Street. The card depicts two young girls dressed for winter ice skating. The grand opening is announced for on or about March 15th (circa 1885).