Subject: Corsets

Invoice from Bottenstein & Co., manufacturers of all kinds of skirts and corsets, located at No. 25, South West Corner Public Square, Urbana, Ohio. Dated August 21, 1868. The bill lists the purchase of hoop skirts by Marimon & Norton and includes an itemized list with prices and quantities for different sizes of hoop skirts. The billhead displays a printed header, a company logo, and ornamental lettering. The company's address and payment terms are clearly displayed.

Billhead for H. Lazarus, manufacturer of hoop skirts and corsets, located at 349 Central Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated March 15, 1867. This bill details a purchase from H. Lazarus by John Frazer & Co. for the amount of $39.42, which was paid for in two separate installments. The billhead is visually interesting, and contains an image of a hoop skirt and a corset. It includes a revenue stamp and a seal of a judgment, each with a stamp. It includes a date signed by the notary public, June 11, 1867.

Billhead from Schweitzer & Co., importers of hosiery, gloves, corsets, ladies' and children's underwear, white goods, embroidery, lace, ribbons, handkerchiefs, and a full line of fancy goods, located at 29 & 31 Battery St., San Francisco. Dated March 19, 1891. The bill lists purchases made by C. Agostini, located in San Andreas. The billhead features ornate script lettering, including the company name and address, and a decorative border. It also includes a list of the items purchased and their prices, along with an itemized breakdown of the total cost.

A billhead from L. Goldsmith, Bro. & Co., located at 705 Liberty Street, with a telephone number of 318. The billhead features a graphic depiction of two women in Juno corsets. The date is January 29, 1896.

Billhead from Mayer, Strouse & Co., corset and clasp makers, located at 412 Broadway, New York City. Dated April 28, 1893. Features two gold gilt lithographs depicting French medals awarded to the company for their products. A second business, C. W. Faneher & Co., is also mentioned on the billhead.

Envelope addressed to Ira Leo Bamberger at 291 Broadway, New York, New York, from Mayer, Strouse & Co. at 412 Broadway, New York, New York, dated May 29, 1884. The reverse side of the envelope features an advertisement for Lion Corsets.

An envelope with advertising for A. M. Rothschild & Co., a business located at State and Van Buren Streets in Chicago, Illinois. The envelope features a graphic advertisement for P.N. Corsets on the back, listing prices and sizes. The date is unclear but circa 1890 based on available information.

This trade card advertises Cordoza & Co., located at 1005 Main Street in Richmond, Virginia. The front of the card features a lithograph of a woman. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for corsets.

This trade card advertises E. Newman, a dealer in ladies' fine undergarments, in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a woman wearing a Bortree corset. The illustration depicts a woman standing with her back to the viewer, facing a mirror. She wears a long gown and a corset. The words 'Bortree Corset' are printed on the corset. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., retailers of Minnie Hauk Coraline Corsets. The front of the card features a woman wearing a corset, standing in a room with a large window. Her dress is raised, revealing the corset. On the back of the card, a full advertisement provides details about the business. [The business name listed on the card is Warner Brother's Company. Another card indicates Fleishman Bros. was located at 82 Market Street.]

This trade card advertises Freud's Corset House, located at 742 & 744 Market Street and 10, 12, 14 Dupont Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing a black corset with her hand on her hip. She stands against a pink and sepia background. The back of the card has a full advertisement and states that Freud's Corset House has been in business since 1850. The ad text includes the phrase “Circles of Pride Since 1850”.

This trade card advertises Freud's Corset House, located at 742 & 744 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a basket overflowing with strawberries. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Ferris' Patent Corded Corsets and Waists.

This trade card advertises J. & A. Cohen, a business located in East Batavia, Illinois. The front of the card displays a whimsical illustration of a cottage nestled near a pond. The text mentions a stock card for Down's Corset and millinery. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. & A. Cohen, a millinery located in East Batavia, Illinois. The front of the card features a small child lying down and possibly playing. The card is a stock card advertising Down's Corset.

This trade card advertises J. & A. Cohen, a millinery and dry goods store located in East Batavia, Illinois. The front of the card features a young girl in a red dress and a white hat posing with a basket of flowers in her arms. The card also promotes Down's Corset. [The Cohen brothers are associated with other Jewish retailers in the Chicago area. J. & A. Cohen are noted as having a store in Batavia, Illinois by 1888.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ball's Corsets, sold by Jacobs & Neugass in Corvallis, Oregon. The front of the card features an illustration of two girls seated on a bench, reading a newspaper. The card has a red border. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a retailer of fancy goods, gloves, corsets, and hair accessories, located at 721 & 723 Washington Streets, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a portrait of a young woman. She is posed in a seated position with her hand resting on a table. The image is in a blue-sepia color scheme. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, who offered gloves, hosiery, and corsets. The front of the card features the words 'National Stock Card' at the top. It features Demorest Reliable Patterns advertised for L. I. Levy. The address, 721 & 723 Washington St., Boston, is listed at the bottom of the card. The back of the card is filled with a full advertisement.

This trade card for Lichtner & Rosenthal in Riverside, California, advertises Downs' Self-Adjusting Corset. The front of the card features a woman peering into a window at a corset displayed on a mannequin. The back of the card has a full advertisement for Downs' Corsets.

This trade card is a national advertisement for Downs' Self-Adjusting Corset, sold by Loeb & Etchebarne in San Jose, California. The front of the card features a woman in a corset with cascading ruffles. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the product and the business.

This trade card advertises M.M. Cohn & Co., a clothing retailer located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The front of the card showcases a national advertisement for Dr. Warner Corsets. The card features a red and white color scheme. The back of the card contains additional details regarding the store.

This trade card advertises Magnes' Corset and Underwear House, located at 917 Washington Street in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a winter scene with a church in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Magnes', a corset and underwear store located at 917 Washington Street in Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a child playing in the snow. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of warmth and comfort, which are associated with the products sold by Magnes'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rothschild's, a clothing store in Ithaca, New York. It highlights Chicago Corset Company's 'Ball's Corsets,' which were reportedly worn by the famous opera singer Adelina Patti. The card features a stock image of a woman wearing a corset and is likely meant to be a general advertisement rather than a specific design or style of Ball's Corsets.

This trade card advertises S. Lowenthal, a dealer in hosiery, hoop skirts, gloves, corsets, and other goods. The card is printed on white stock and features the business name and address in bold text. The address is listed as 141 Lexington Street, one door above Howard, Baltimore, Maryland. The card is visually plain with minimal design elements. It primarily functions as a practical business advertisement.

This trade card advertises S. Sulzberger, located at the Grand Opera House in New York City. The card features a young boy in a grey suit, holding a piece of fabric, against a gold background. The front of the card describes the business, which sold clothes, corsets, and other items. The back of the card provides additional details about the business. The card also mentions the store's location at 23rd and 8th Street, suggesting that it may have been part of a department store or a complex of businesses within the Grand Opera House.

This trade card advertises V. H. Cohn, a clothing merchant in Cobleskill, New York. The front of the card features an image of a courtly scene with French-dressed ladies and gentlemen. A naked child is holding a corset, indicating that this may be an ad for a women's corset maker or a clothing store specializing in women's clothing. The card's background is in shades of brown and black, creating a refined and elegant appearance. The reverse side of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Weinberg Bros., agents for Ball's Corset Co. in Worcester, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing a corset, accompanied by Cupid. The back of the card provides an advertisement for Ball's Corset Co. and indicates the address of the business at 357 Main Street.

This trade card advertises Weingarten Brothers, located at 62 Walker Street, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman holding a fan and wearing a dress with a lace collar. The background is a muted yellow, which appears as white in the scan. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the company's corsets. The ad implies that the Weingarten Brothers may have manufactured their corsets. [It's likely that the Weingarten Brothers were a wholesale and retail corset manufacturer.]

A folding trade card for the Chicago Corset Company, featuring Adelina Patti, circa 1885. Printed on all four sides and advertising the company's location at 11 N. Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the collection of Judaica Americana.

Trade card advertising Ball's Corsets, for sale by Weinberg Bros., located at 357 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. The card also mentions the Chicago Corset Company and is dated circa 1885.

A circa 1885 trade card advertising the Chicago Corset Company, located at 24 Canal Street. The front of the card features an advertisement for the company's corsets, while the back contains a full-page advertisement.

Trade card depicting a winter scene of a house at 917 Washington Street, advertising a "Corset & Underware House." The back of the card is blank. The card is part of the Magnes Collection, circa 1885. The location is indicated as Arc.MS.56, Volume 6, Page 13.

Trade card advertising F. Levy & Bro.'s Downs Patent Improved Self-Adjusting Corset. The card features an image of a young girl on the front and a corset on the back. It is circa 1885 and was found in Reno, Nevada. The card is part of the Hyman Brothers collection.

This trade card advertises Warner Brothers corsets sold by H. Sondheim in Bradford, Pennsylvania. The front of the card showcases a stylishly dressed woman wearing a Warner Brothers corset. She is depicted in a sepia-toned image, wearing a hat and what appears to be a fashionable dress. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is fully printed and contains an advertisement for the corsets, including a bold statement about a ten-dollar reward if the corset breaks within six months.

This trade card advertises Henry Goldenberg's shop, specializing in corsets. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman in a corset, and the text prominently displays "Fanny Davenport" and "Great Bamboo Corset." The image suggests the corsets were marketed towards women, and the name 'Fanny Davenport' may refer to a celebrity endorsement or a specific corset model. The style of the illustration and text suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Warner Brothers Corsets through the firm of J. Levy & Son. The front of the card features a portrait of actress Rose Temple. The image is likely a photographic reproduction, given the detail and realism of the portrait. The card is primarily in color, with the image likely having a focus on the actress. The back of the card displays an advertisement for Warner Brothers Corsets. The back provides further details about the corsets, possibly including styles, sizes, and pricing. The card's overall design blends a celebrity endorsement with the product advertisement. This suggests that the card was created to appeal to a wide audience, using Temple's popularity to generate interest. The back of the card is not blank.

This trade card advertises Warner Brothers Corsets, sold by J. Rothschild in Ithaca, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of cherubs in a garden setting, with a corset subtly incorporated into the design. The color palette is likely soft and pastel, typical of late 19th-century advertising aesthetics. The text clearly identifies "Warner Brothers Corsets" as the product being promoted. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Warner Brothers Corsets sold by Lehman Ullman. The card features an illustration of a woman, possibly Miss Rose, and indicates business locations in Titusville, Pennsylvania and New York, New York. Circa 1885.

Stock corset trade card depicting a girl in a plaid dress. The card is associated with F. Levy & Bro. and is dated circa 1885. The card's geographic context is Nevada.

This trade card advertises Ball's Corsets at M. Oppenheimer's store in Milton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a woman with a cherub kissing her. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of beauty and femininity, associating these qualities with the corsets. The back of the card shows a full advertisement. The style of the illustration and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises Mann, Waldman & Co. and their Ball's Health Preserving Corsets. The front of the card features a line drawing of a woman elegantly posed, wearing a corset over a slip. A scroll next to the woman displays a guarantee and satisfaction message. The address is given as Nos. 54, 56, & 58 South Pearl Street, and 75 Hudson Street, Albany. The back of the card features a handwritten note containing an excerpt from a legal document, empowering the trustees of Shiloh Lodge No. 17 of the Independent Order of B'nai B'rith to manage real and personal estate. This excerpt refers to Solomon M. Valkenburgh, Isaac Lederer [(b. abt 1811, d. February 12, 1892 NYC)], Julius Laventall, Aaron Mann, and Moses Hamburger as trustees. The note also includes the reference to an 1864 New York State act (L 1864, c. 48) granting the lodge this power.

Trade card advertising the S. Sulzberger Grand Opera House in New York City. The card features a gold design with a woman in grey. The reverse side contains an advertisement for clothes and corsets. Circa 1885. Found in: Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 8.

This trade card advertises Thompson, Langdon & Co.'s patent glove-fitting corsets, sold by H. Cohen in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) likely features an illustration or design promoting the corsets. The back of the card (Image 2) details the corsets' features, highlighting their presence at the Philadelphia Centennial, Paris Exposition, and World's Fair. Specific corset types mentioned include abdominal, unbreakable hip, and nursing corsets. The back of the card is not blank.

This trade card advertises W. B. Shively, a retailer of Misses' Corsets, and features a charming illustration of a young girl in a blue hat and blue and white dress. The image is likely from the late 19th century. The front of the card features the words "BALLS MISSES CORSETS" prominently displayed beneath the image. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement. [By 1898, Meier & Frank, where Shively likely sold his goods, was 'One of America’s Great Stores,’ the fourth largest department store in the country.]

Sepia-toned trade card depicting Rose Temple as Patience. The card features the address 879 Main Street and advertises Warner Brothers Corsets. The image suggests the card dates to circa 1885. The card is part of the Lehman Ullman Collection.

This trade card advertises the Optimates Corset, sold by the firm Weinstock & Lubin in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman in a red dress holding a parasol, with three birds perched nearby. The woman is depicted in a fashionable pose from the late 19th century. The text on the front emphasizes the corset's features: "Adjustable, Will Fit Any Form, Cannot Break." The back of the card contains a full advertisement, although the details of the advertisement are not visible in the provided image.

This trade card advertises the "Optimates Corset" by Weinstock & Lubin of Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a sailor outfit sitting on a rock, holding a small boat. The text on the front emphasizes the corset's quality, stating, "Cannot Break Down Over Hips" and lists the price as "One Dollar." The back of the card contains a full advertisement; however, the text is not fully legible. The style suggests the card dates to around the late 19th century.

A circa 1885 trade card advertising Queen Bess Corsets manufactured by the Worcester Corset Company. The front features graphics of two women wearing corsets. The back includes a testimonial. The card advertises the corsets for sale at 40 Merrimack Street. The card is approximately the size of a broadside.

This is a catalogue from Weingarten Bros., a New York City-based business, published in 1890. The catalogue features illustrations and descriptions of various corsets, including different sizes and styles. The purpose is to advertise and sell corsets to consumers.