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Advertising Envelope: Enterprise Meat ChoppersAdvertising Envelope: Enterprise Meat Choppers

Envelope featuring a pictorial advertisement for Enterprise Meat Choppers. The front depicts a detailed illustration of a store, while the back showcases a cartoon advertisement for Enterprise Meat Choppers. The item dates from circa 1885 and is associated with the HART family.

Billhead - Joseph Levy, San Francisco, June 21, 1887Billhead - Joseph Levy, San Francisco, June 21, 1887

This billhead from June 21, 1887, documents the sale of 500 bags for $15 by Joseph Levy, a dealer in new and second-hand bags located at 46 Clay Street, San Francisco, to Wadhams & Elliott. The item is marked as a "Duplicate." The billhead displays ornate script for "San Francisco" and the buyer's name, bold block lettering for the business description ("NEW AND SECOND-HAND BAGS"), a small circular seal with "BOUGHT" inside, and decorative flourishes surrounding the address. The printing information indicates it was produced by Chas. Levy, 1202 Mason St.

Billhead of Bloch & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1876Billhead of Bloch & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1876

Billhead of Bloch & Co., dated February 9, 1876. The billhead indicates the company's establishment date as 1854 and its address as 430 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead also shows a handwritten address of 150 West 4th (location unspecified) and an illustration of an American flag. The billhead was used for an invoice for a Centennial banner.

Billhead of Leon Frank & Sons, Baltimore, Maryland, July 7, 1886Billhead of Leon Frank & Sons, Baltimore, Maryland, July 7, 1886

Billhead from Leon Frank & Sons, Maryland Shoe Factory, manufacturers of fine shoes in Baltimore, Maryland. Dated July 7, 1886. The half-sheet letterhead features a decorative header with a central medallion graphic of an eagle with a shield. The company address is listed as 369 West Baltimore Street.

Billhead of Levey Bro's & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, July 2, 1889Billhead of Levey Bro's & Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, July 2, 1889

Billhead from Levey Bro's & Company, bank stationers in Indianapolis, Indiana, dated July 2, 1889. The billhead features a large logo and indicates the company's address as 18 to 24 West Maryland Street. The billhead is associated with the Bank of Wonewoc, Wisconsin. The company was established in 1848, with Louis H. Levey as president and A. M. Glossbrenner as vice president.

Billhead of Levy, Diamant, Oppenheimer & Co., Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, San Francisco, California, March 28, 1883Billhead of Levy, Diamant, Oppenheimer & Co., Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, San Francisco, California, March 28, 1883

This item is a billhead from Levy, Diamant, Oppenheimer & Co., boot and shoe manufacturers, located at 107 Battery Street in San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated March 28, 1883 and features an illustration of the company's logo, which includes a lion and the words "Seamless Lion Boots." The company advertised themselves as the "Sole Manufacturers of The Celebrated Seamless Lion."

Billhead of Meyer, C. (Cauffman) H. & Brothers, San Francisco, California, April 1, 1884Billhead of Meyer, C. (Cauffman) H. & Brothers, San Francisco, California, April 1, 1884

Billhead from Meyer, C. (Cauffman) H. & Brothers, dated April 1, 1884. The billhead features a large yellow lithograph of the California emblem and the text "SOLE AGENTS FOR THE GOLDEN GATE; STANDARD WATERPROOF OILED CLOTH." The company's address is listed as 28 & 30 Sansome Street, between Bush and Sutter Streets, San Francisco, with a New York City office at 96 Spring Street. The billhead shows correspondence with Isaac Leeser.

Billhead of S. W. Rosenstock & Co., San Francisco, December 29, 1877Billhead of S. W. Rosenstock & Co., San Francisco, December 29, 1877

Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., Boots & Shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated December 29, 1877. The billhead advertises "California Made Goods" and claims to be the "Sole agent for National Guaranteed Rubber Boots". A partner, Marion Leventritt, is mentioned. Leventritt held shoe manufacturing patents and was a founding member of The International Society for the Colonization of Russian Jews in 1891.

Billhead of Strauss, Simon & Levy, New York, 1881Billhead of Strauss, Simon & Levy, New York, 1881

Billhead from Strauss, Simon & Levy, dated October 22, 1881. The business was located at 179 & 181 Lewis Street, New York, New York. They advertised as dealers in German segar molds, labels, edgings, segar ribbons, electrotypes, presses, segar knives, and cutters. They also offered great lithography for ornamental ship carving.

Billhead: Cohen, Louis, Feather Duster LithographBillhead: Cohen, Louis, Feather Duster Lithograph

Lithograph of a feather duster, advertising the business of Louis Cohen located at 43 Murray Street, near Church Street. The date of the billhead is June 13, 1895. This item is a billhead, a type of printed stationery used for invoices.

Billhead: Mayer, Strouse & Co., New Haven, Conn.Billhead: Mayer, Strouse & Co., New Haven, Conn.

Billhead from Mayer, Strouse & Co. The billhead indicates an office at 412 Broadway and a factory in New Haven, Connecticut. It also notes that the company received a gold medal at the Paris Exposition of 1889. The date on the record is January 21, 1894.

Broadside: Notice from Rosenbaum & Einstein, San Francisco, CaliforniaBroadside: Notice from Rosenbaum & Einstein, San Francisco, California

This broadside is a printed notification from the firm Rosenbaum & Einstein. The text announces that an agent will be visiting on March 8th. The broadside includes the business's address: Clay & Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. The date is from the 1870s. Image 1 shows a close-up of the printed text. Image 2 is NOT ENOUGH INFO. The back of the broadside is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

Delaware Lottery Broadside, December 31, 1860Delaware Lottery Broadside, December 31, 1860

Broadside advertising a Delaware lottery. The broadside measures 19 inches by 8 inches and was printed by Lewisson Bros., located at 618 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. The date of publication is December 31, 1860.

Feltman's Postcard: 5 CentsFeltman's Postcard: 5 Cents

Postcard featuring the name 'FELTMAN'S' on the front and '5 CENTS' on the back. The postcard's geographic location is New York, NY. Date is estimated as January 1, 1900.

Letter from W. M. Baumgarten Regarding Rubber Stamp Pad Payment, Baltimore, Maryland, April 13, 1885Letter from W. M. Baumgarten Regarding Rubber Stamp Pad Payment, Baltimore, Maryland, April 13, 1885

A handwritten letter from W. M. Baumgarten, dated April 13, 1885, on letterhead for his Baltimore-based rubber stamp manufacturing business. The letter pertains to payment for a rubber stamp pad and includes a request for payment or the return of the pad using enclosed stamps. The letterhead features an engraved seal and indicates the business's address as 76 Second Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The letter also mentions the recipient returned the pads on 4/13/1885.

Lithograph Advertisement Envelope: 26 & 28 Water StreetLithograph Advertisement Envelope: 26 & 28 Water Street

A lithograph envelope featuring advertisements for businesses located at 26 and 28 Water Street. The front and back of the envelope are fully covered in advertisements. The date of the envelope is April 16th, 1898. The envelope is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, Box 6, Folder 26.

Minister Conger Brand: Original Printed WrapperMinister Conger Brand: Original Printed Wrapper

Original printed wrapper of a 'Minister Conger Brand' item. The item is described as mint condition. The date of publication is unknown. The geographic location is inferred as Iowa based on the archival collection's location information.

New Jersey Clothing Hall: Trade CardNew Jersey Clothing Hall: Trade Card

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.

Playing Card Tokens: Samuel Hart & Co. and Consolidated Card Co.Playing Card Tokens: Samuel Hart & Co. and Consolidated Card Co.

Collection of pre-Civil War playing card tokens. Features tokens depicting the Queen of Diamonds (236 South 36th St., Phila.), the Jack of Clubs (No. 1 Barclay St., NYC), and advertising for Sam'l Hart Card Counter (418 South 13th St., Phila. & 307 Broadway, NY). Tokens are made of white metal and feature a crest with diamond, spade, heart, and club symbols on the back. The tokens also mention Isaac Levy and Lewis I. Cohen, whose businesses merged in 1871 to form the Consolidated Card Co. Dated circa 1863.

Trade Card for Kaufmann & Strauss, Art PublishersTrade Card for Kaufmann & Strauss, Art Publishers

This trade card advertises Kaufmann & Strauss, Art Publishers, located at 75 and 77 Duane Street, New York. The front of the card features a die-cut design with birds and a woman in a Japanese dress. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for this type of trade card, which is priced at $20 per 1,000. The card's use of a Japanese woman in a stereotyped pose could be considered racist.

Trade Card: 207 Main Street, Business Elves at DeskTrade Card: 207 Main Street, Business Elves at Desk

Sepia-toned trade card depicting two elves seated at a desk. The address '207 Main Street' is prominently displayed, along with the text 'CUSTOM WORK A SPECIALTY'. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 17, Page 41.

Trade Card: 264 1/2 Bowery, New York CityTrade Card: 264 1/2 Bowery, New York City

Trade card depicting an address at 264 1/2 Bowery between Prince and Houston Streets in New York City. The back of the card is blank. The card is dated circa 1885 and is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 7. The card features a depiction of flowers.

Trade Card: 269 Main Street, Cosy Place in the CityTrade Card: 269 Main Street, Cosy Place in the City

An easel-shaped trade card advertising a business located at 269 Main Street. The card depicts a boy at a fence and promotes the business as 'the cosiest place in the city,' open from 12 to 5. The card is circa 1885. The location is likely in the United States based on the style and address.

Trade Card: 47 & 51 Blackstone Street, Providence, Rhode IslandTrade Card: 47 & 51 Blackstone Street, Providence, Rhode Island

Trade card depicting two egrets in water and blue flowers, advertising a business located at 47 & 51 Blackstone Street. The card is part of the J.A. Melvin Collection and dates to circa 1885. The card's image suggests a potential connection to a business with a nature-related theme, though the specific business is unidentified.

Trade Card: 515 Main StreetTrade Card: 515 Main Street

Trade card depicting a comical man on skates. The reverse side contains a full address. The card is part of the Morgenstern Papers and is circa 1885. The card's physical location is Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 26.

Trade Card: 515 Main Street, [Location Unknown]Trade Card: 515 Main Street, [Location Unknown]

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: 515 Main Street, Comical Man on SkatesTrade Card: 515 Main Street, Comical Man on Skates

Trade card depicting a comical man who has fallen on a skate. The address 515 Main Street is visible. The card is part of the Morgenstern Collection and is dated circa 1885. The card's back includes the text "FULL ADD" indicating a full address or additional information on the reverse side. The card's exact purpose and business are unknown. The location is provided as 515 Main Street.

Trade Card: 8th Ave. & 23rd Street, Gran Opera HouseTrade Card: 8th Ave. & 23rd Street, Gran Opera House

Trade card depicting three people in swimming attire at a beach. The card mentions the Gran Opera House located at 8th Ave. & 23rd Street. The card is part of Volume 23, Page 12, of the Manuscript Collection (Arc.MS.56) and is dated circa 1885. The image depicts three individuals in swimming attire at a beach.

Trade Card: Blue Front Building, circa 1885Trade Card: Blue Front Building, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a blue front building. The card is part of the 'O' Collection and dates from circa 1885. The card is located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17. The geographic location associated with the building is approximately 41.155651999675, -83.4113660000775. The card relates to mercantile business.

Trade Card: Butterfly, 515 Main Street, circa 1885Trade Card: Butterfly, 515 Main Street, circa 1885

Trade card advertising Butterfly, located at 515 Main Street. The card features an illustration of a butterfly. A full advertisement is present on the reverse side. This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 28 and is dated circa 1885. Geographic location is approximately 42.8876909996846, -78.8793740002499.

Trade Card: Butterfly, 64 Montgomery Street, circa 1885Trade Card: Butterfly, 64 Montgomery Street, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a butterfly, advertising a business located at 64 Montgomery Street. The card dates from circa 1885. This item is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410, located in Out-of-Storage (OOS), Box 2, Folder 71. The geographic location is New York, New York.

Trade Card: Comical Illustration of a Man Picking Up a Wallet with a StringTrade Card: Comical Illustration of a Man Picking Up a Wallet with a String

Trade card depicting a comical illustration of a man picking up a wallet with a string. The card includes the text "APRIL" and the address "182 MAIN STREET". It is likely a circa 1885 trade card related to mercantile business, given its association with the 'Mercantile' topic tag in the source metadata. The card is part of a larger collection, specifically located in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 23.

Trade Card: Edsel Holding a Painting of a Castel; Opp. Post OfficeTrade Card: Edsel Holding a Painting of a Castel; Opp. Post Office

Trade card depicting Edsel holding a painting of a castel, located opposite the post office. The card is part of the Goldman Family Collection and dates from circa 1885. The card's geographic location is approximately 41.6873809996741, -85.9735359998457. The card is in Manuscript Collection 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade Card: Elite Restaurant, 269 Main StreetTrade Card: Elite Restaurant, 269 Main Street

Trade card advertising the Elite Restaurant located at 269 Main Street. The card features an image described as a "Vegetable Girl in Red Sepia." The card is dated circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series (OOS) collection, Binder 1, Page 1.

Trade Card: Franklin Hall, Pynchon Street, Springfield, MassachusettsTrade Card: Franklin Hall, Pynchon Street, Springfield, Massachusetts

Trade card depicting Franklin Hall on Pynchon Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, circa 1885. The card features an illustration of a circular fan with a boy blowing a bubble and a girl leaning on a fence. The reverse side is described as containing a full advertisement. The card is part of the collection of trade cards in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade Card: J. Blankenstein, New York CityTrade Card: J. Blankenstein, New York City

Trade card for J. Blankenstein, advertising two locations in New York City: 30 Vesey Street, corner of Church Street, and 630 Eighth Avenue, near 41st Street. The card depicts a man and a woman, and a moon at "first quarter". Circa 1885.

Trade Card: La Rosa de Tignera CigarsTrade Card: La Rosa de Tignera Cigars

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.

Trade Card: Mayer, Charles & Co.Trade Card: Mayer, Charles & Co.

Trade card depicting a couple at a table with fancy goods. The card advertises 'Latest Novelties Daily Arriving'. The card is circa 1885 and likely from Indianapolis, Indiana, based on geographic coordinates associated with the record.

Trade Card: Milton Avenue, circa 1885Trade Card: Milton Avenue, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a boy and a dog lying on grass. Two salesmen, H. Frank among them, are listed. The card is associated with a business on Milton Avenue, circa 1885. This item is from Volume 25, Page 3 of archival collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade Card: N.E. Cor. 19th & Wright Sts., St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1885Trade Card: N.E. Cor. 19th & Wright Sts., St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1885

A bulb-shaped trade card, circa 1885, depicting a mansion in the distance and people walking on park-like grounds. The card features the address N.E. Cor. 19th & Wright Sts., which is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The imagery suggests a business related to the upscale residential area of the city. The card is red with a red bow.

Trade Card: New York Bazaar Hamburgers, 1884Trade Card: New York Bazaar Hamburgers, 1884

This trade card, dated January 18, 1884, advertises a "Special Sale" at the New York Bazaar, specifically featuring hamburgers. The front of the card features a black comical illustration; the back displays the advertisement. The card is part of the Julius L. Straus collection.

Trade Card: Papa Float MeTrade Card: Papa Float Me

A trade card depicting a man and woman in water. The man is thin, and the woman is much larger. The text on the card reads "Papa Float Me." The card is part of a collection of trade cards that date circa 1885 and is associated with a mercantile context, indicated by the subject tag. This item is one of two; another trade card exists in the collection. The image depicts a scene with a man and a woman in water, possibly a beach or lake setting. The card's message 'Papa Float Me' suggests a playful or familial interaction. The significant size difference between the man and the woman is striking.

Trade Card: R. Ballerstein, 360 Main StreetTrade Card: R. Ballerstein, 360 Main Street

Trade card featuring an oriental motif on the front and a blank reverse. The card is blue card stock. The card is circa 1885. The address 360 Main Street is visible on the card. The card is from Arc.MS.56, Volume 9, Page 18.

Trade Card: Rose County Fair, 1885Trade Card: Rose County Fair, 1885

Trade card mentioning the Rose County Fair, circa 1885. This item is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 31, Page 28. The card's content is limited to the phrase “ROSE ....."COUNTY FAIR 1885" indicating a connection to a county fair held around 1885 in an unspecified location. Further details about the card's content or purpose are unavailable from the provided information.

Trade Card: Roses in a Horseshoe, 113 East Genesee StreetTrade Card: Roses in a Horseshoe, 113 East Genesee Street

A set of five trade cards depicting roses arranged in a horseshoe shape. The cards include the address 113 East Genesee Street. The cards are part of the Joseph Gross Collection and date from circa 1885. They are part of a larger collection of mercantile materials.

Trade Card: S. Milberg Pawn Broker, 189 Fourth StreetTrade Card: S. Milberg Pawn Broker, 189 Fourth Street

Trade card for S. Milberg, a pawnbroker located at 189 Fourth Street. The card advertises the business as a dealer in "all kinds of new & secondhand goods." The card dates from circa 1885. The geographic location is implied by the address on the card, and the business likely operated in the United States.

Trade Card: Saalfield, 839 Broadway, circa 1885Trade Card: Saalfield, 839 Broadway, circa 1885

Trade card depicting "Robin on Flowers" from Saalfield located at 839 Broadway, circa 1885. This item is part of a larger collection of manuscript materials. The card's imagery suggests a possible connection to floral design, illustration, or perhaps a retail business selling such items. The presence of Saalfield and the Broadway address suggests a New York City context.

Trade Card: Schoenfeldt & Heagel, 102 Main St.Trade Card: Schoenfeldt & Heagel, 102 Main St.

Trade card depicting a winter scene with a red rose and house, located at 102 Main St. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410. The image shows a winter scene with a red rose and a house at 102 Main Street. This trade card is part of a larger collection of materials related to mercantile businesses.

Trade Cards: Troy Bazaar, circa 1885Trade Cards: Troy Bazaar, circa 1885

A set of two trade cards, circa 1885, depicting a Robin and a woman, both in the shape of a bellows. The cards are associated with the "Troy Bazaar." The cards are part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 2, Folder 58, OOS.

Two Trade Cards: Julius Phillips & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, circa 1885Two Trade Cards: Julius Phillips & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, circa 1885

Two comical trade cards for Julius Phillips & Co., located at 708 Market Street, 4 doors below 7th, Louisville, KY. One card depicts a boy "playing bank president absconding with the funds," and the other shows "Playing Bank President Dining with a Wall St. Bull." The backs of the cards are blank. The cards are circa 1885.

Two Trade Cards: Wieting Block and Courtship CartoonTwo Trade Cards: Wieting Block and Courtship Cartoon

Two trade cards, circa 1885. The first depicts the "Wieting Block." The second is a cartoon depicting courtship on a beach. The cards are part of a collection related to mercantile activities. Geographic location is near Syracuse, New York (43.0479450002342, -76.1474480002939).