Subject: Commercial Art

An advertising mirror featuring a metamorphic smile/frown face, associated with Levi's Department Store. The date of creation is unknown. The physical object is located in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 4.

An autumn-themed trade card circa 1885 featuring a poem for Candee. The card depicts a courtly couple with a basket of fruit and a pumpkin. The colors are gold and red with a string of leaves. The reverse of the card shows Candee rubber boots and shoes. This item is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

This billhead, dated January 25, 1875, records a transaction from Lobenstein & Gans in New York to A. C. Noot Mfg. Co. of Unionville, Connecticut. The invoice details the purchase of 4 pieces of broad red ribbon, totaling 16 yards, for $6.40. Lobenstein & Gans are identified as importers and dealers in German Cigar Moulds, Presses, Straps, Cutters, Ribbons, &c., and sole agents for Windmueller & Meynen. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a wood engraving of a cigar press on the upper left. 3.

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.

A billhead from Vogler & Geudtner, manufacturers of Trunks and Traveling Bags, located at 109 & 111 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Dated September 22, 1877, the invoice lists several items, including "Parksquare" and "Park" trunks, with quantities and prices. The total amount due is handwritten as $59.58. The document specifies "TERMS: Cash" and includes a note that "No Claims allowed for deduction or damage unless reported within five days after receipt of goods" and "GOODS SHIPPED AT OWNER'S RISK ONLY." The billhead features a prominent lithographic illustration of an ornate trunk on the left side, and the business name and product description are displayed in decorative, Victorian-style fonts. **3.

Envelope depicting a store emblem for Ehrich Brothers, located between 22nd and 23rd Streets in New York City. The date is unknown, but the image suggests a late 19th or early 20th-century origin. This item is part of the M collection, housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, Box 6, Folder 52.

Six labels in three colors, featuring an illustration of a devil and the tagline "Let the Little Imp Work for You." The labels are printed in both English and Yiddish. Manufactured by the Imperial Products Comp., Inc., Philadelphia, PA. The labels are signed by Sam Halpern. A printing order is noted on the back of one label: 750 sheets in English and 250 sheets in Yiddish. Date of creation is estimated to be January 1, 1920.

Lithograph depicting a horse's head. The image is associated with the address 225 Mott Street, between Prince and Spring Streets, in New York City. The lithograph is dated February 28, 1895. The item is part of a collection of mercantile materials.

A lithograph depicting a meat cooler. The image is described as "GOOD". The lithograph dates from October 24, 1899. The item is housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 112.

Trade card depicting a scene at 211 Montgomery Street in San Francisco. The imagery includes a 'Russ House Block,' a 'loving couple by garden wall,' a 'lady in green and gold,' and a 'man in purple suit.' The card is circa 1885 and is part of the Joseph Figel collection. The card's physical location is Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card depicting an Art Deco design of lovers on a dragonfly. The reverse side features a full advertisement. The card mentions addresses 241, 243, and 245 Sixth Avenue. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a basket of pansies and a white mum. The address 384 Myrtle Ave., near Adelphi St., is partially obscured; the number appears to be overwritten. The card is part of a larger collection of materials and is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 13. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a girl with a beanie hat holding a pansy corsage. The image is described as red-sepia. The card is circa 1885 and is likely associated with the Cohen Bros. mercantile business. The card's geographic location is associated with the coordinates 42.1585999998142, -74.5535199995855, which places it near Catskill, NY.

This circa 1885 trade card features a comical illustration of a watermelon being chased by a policeman. The card is printed on green stock and indicates a business location at the corner of Seventh and Monmouth Streets. The card is part of the Gleistein Collection.

Circa 1885 trade card depicting a country scene with a sailboat on a pond, and on the reverse, a full advertisement. The card also shows images of Broadway at Grand Street and 8th Avenue at 40th Street in New York City. The card is associated with Max Stadler.

Trade card depicting Easter baskets and eggs. The card indicates a business location at Eight Avenue and 24th Streets. The imagery includes a flower head shape resembling a sunflower. The card is part of a larger collection of manuscripts and mixed materials, specifically trade cards. The card dates from circa 1885. The card's physical location is Arc.MS.56, Volume 19, Page 37.

This is a fan-shaped trade card depicting two girls and a comical man. The address 130 Sutter Street is visible on the card. The card dates from circa 1885 and is located in the collection at the University of Pennsylvania.

Trade card depicting a scene at 230 W. Pratt St. and 55 Hanover St., Baltimore, Maryland. The card shows a girl in a blue skirt painting at an easel in a park. The card is circa 1885. The description also includes the note 'FULL AD'.

A trade card advertising the Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street. The card features a comical illustration of a woman and the words “Color Red”. An advertisement for the Star Clothing House is present on the reverse side. The card is dated circa 1885 and comes from Volume 25, Page 4 of 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 depicting a white flower in a blue bowl, with the word 'Broadway' visible. The card is part of the Kallenberg Collection and dates from circa 1885. The card's geographic context suggests a connection to Broadway, likely in New York City, given the collection's provenance. The image is not currently available.

A set of two trade cards, each featuring a picture on an easel. Both depict floral scenes; one with a red flower at the bottom, the other with a blue flower. The cards are circa 1885. They are housed in the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7.