Subject: Construction industry

This business card advertises the services of S. Tischler, a sanitary plumbing business located in New York City. The front of the card features the business name, "SANITARY PLUMBING," prominently displayed at the top. The address, "27 CANNON STREET," is clearly printed underneath. The back of the card is blank. The card's design is simple and straightforward, typical of late 19th-century business cards.

Billhead demanding payment from Abraham Stagg for 721.57, for paving Mangon Street from Delancy to Riverton Street. Dated March 22, 1830. The name of the issuing entity requires further research. The billhead is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 8.

This embossed trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a prominent red rose in the center, surrounded by a decorative frame. The company's name and address are displayed prominently, along with a detailed advertisement for chandeliers, clocks, and gas machines. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. located at 219 North Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features an illustration of flowers arranged in a vase and in a basket. The card is framed by a decorative border in the shape of a vine. The back of the card includes an advertisement for the A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. [The card is not dated but circa 1885. A. Siegel was a Jewish merchant who operated a gas fixture company in St. Louis, Missouri.]

This trade card advertises the A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. located at 219 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card shows two children in winter clothes standing in front of a horseshoe-shaped gate. A dog is standing next to them. The card has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 N. Broadway, formerly 5th Street. The front of the card features two well-dressed girls in a garden setting. The illustration is stylized and the girls' features are slightly exaggerated, giving it a charming and slightly whimsical feel. They are dressed in contrasting outfits, one in a white dress with a red sash and a red hat, the other in a dark dress with a white collar and a white hat. The background appears to be a garden with trees, flowers, and foliage, all rendered in a soft, muted color palette. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 N. Broadway, formerly 5th Street. [The company specialized in gas and coal fixtures, including hanging lamps, bronzes, clocks, and other items.] The front of the card features a profile illustration of a young man holding a bow and arrow. He appears to be preparing to shoot, with his concentration focused on the target. This suggests the company's high quality and precise craftsmanship. The back of the card has a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Chamberlin Weather Strips and features a playing card, the 7 of Hearts, overlaid with an illustration of Samuel Kohn's residence. This card is a unique combination of advertising and personal imagery. The card is an example of early advertising and a reminder of the changing landscape of Denver, Colorado, around the turn of the 20th century. It's likely that the Chamberlin Weather Strips were installed on Kohn's home.

This trade card advertises Sam. Goldstein, a carpenter and general contractor. The front of the card displays the business name, "Sam. Goldstein," prominently, along with the description "Carpenter and General Contractor." The address, "89 Columbia Street, bet. Stanton & Rivington St.," is also clearly printed. The back of the card is blank. The image is simple and functional, focused on providing the necessary information for potential customers.

This trade card for T. T. Cohen, a builder in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a simple, straightforward design. The front of the card is primarily text-based and displays only the name "T. T. Cohen" prominently. There are no images or illustrations. The text is simple and clean, suggesting a design from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.