1901 Sample Catalogue: Sears, Roebuck and Co. A 1901 sample catalogue from Sears, Roebuck and Co., soliciting 50 cents for a larger, fully illustrated edition featuring clothing, guns, and other merchandise. The catalogue was distributed in Fulton, DesPlaines, Jefferson, and Wayman Streets. The catalogue is associated with Julius Rosenwald, the founder of modern-day Sears.
Advertisement for Hand Sapolio Kosher Soap, 1904 Full-page advertisement for Hand Sapolio Kosher Soap, extolling its virtues. Published July 1, 1904. Found within Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 99.
Ledger Sheet: C.N. Josephson's Mercantile Account, Abingdon, Virginia, 1861-1863 Ledger sheet detailing mercantile transactions of C.N. Josephson, an Abingdon, Virginia merchant, between August 1861 and March 1862. The sheet records purchases made by Miss N. Montgomery, including items such as a shawl, ladies' shoes, slippers, thread, a baby doll, cotton, needles, and hose. The document reflects pricing during the Civil War. Payment was made on January 7, 1863. The ledger sheet is written on early yellow ruled paper. Josephson was active in business as late as 1880 and possibly had ties to Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, NY.
Trade Card: G. H. Ackerman, 445 State Street, circa 1885 Trade card depicting a log cabin in winter. The card advertises G. H. Ackerman's business located at 445 State Street and lists items such as clothes wringers, fluting machines, and children's carriages among the goods sold. The card dates to circa 1885. The location is implied to be in the vicinity of latitude 41.3082517002475 and longitude -72.9241605001172.