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Subject: Commercial photography


Advertising Mirror for Silberman Bros., Michigan Street, Chicago Advertising Mirror for Silberman Bros., Michigan Street, Chicago

An advertising mirror for Silberman Bros. located at 122-128 Michigan Street. The mirror features a large picture of a sheep and the text "WE ARE THE LARGEST HOUSE IN THE WEST." Date is estimated based on the available information, but more exact dating may be possible if additional context is found. The location is Chicago, Illinois, based on the address.

Envelope: Keystone Wine & Liquor House, 32 S. Main Street, [Place Name] Envelope: Keystone Wine & Liquor House, 32 S. Main Street, [Place Name]

Photograph of barrels of whiskey. The envelope is addressed to Rudner at 714 S. Clinton Ave., Trenton, N.J. The Keystone Wine & Liquor House is located at 32 S. Main Street. The image is dated January 3, 1900. The location of the photograph is inferred based on the address information on the envelope. Joseph Jacobs is also mentioned in connection with this material.

Photograph of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, 389 [Street Name] Photograph of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, 389 [Street Name]

A photograph depicting the storefront of Joseph Levy & Son Real Estate, located at 389 [Street Name]. The image shows the owner standing outside the store. Adjacent businesses include a deli and a hardware store. The photograph indicates that the business also offered money loans. The date is unknown but is inferred to be around 1900.

Photograph of Max Blume's Home Bakery and Louis Swartz Grocery in Scranton, Pennsylvania Photograph of Max Blume's Home Bakery and Louis Swartz Grocery in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Photograph depicting two storefronts in Scranton, Pennsylvania. One storefront is identified as "Max Blume's Home Bakery," with a person possibly named Max standing in front. The adjacent storefront is "Louis Swartz," a grocery store advertising "Fresh Meats." A single-line trolley track is visible in front of the buildings. The photograph is attributed to W. Rose, Scranton, PA. The date is approximately January 15, 1915.