Subject: Costume

A Civil War-era button with "HERMAN COHN BROOKLYN NY" inscribed on the back. The button dates from approximately January 1, 1863. The geographic location is Brooklyn, New York.

Trade card depicting a girl in a Turkish hat. The image is described as "GIRL IN A TURKISH HAT." This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 2 and is dated circa 1885. The card's subject matter suggests a connection to mercantile trade, potentially representing a product or service related to clothing, fashion, or cultural imagery.

Trade card advertising the Davis Sewing Machine Company. The card depicts a boy in a Mongolian warrior's suit. The address 1223 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is visible. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the Alvin B. Felt collection.

Trade card depicting a girl in oriental garb. The address 13 & 15 North Salina Street is printed on the card. The card dates from circa 1885. This item is found in the Syracuse University archives (Arc.MS.56, Volume 28, Page 4). The card relates to mercantile business activity.

Trade card depicting a couple in Scottish garb. The card advertises Strauss, Ph. & Co., located at 245 Grand Street, between 6th and 7th Streets, in New York City. The card includes a full advertisement with a photograph. Circa 1885. From Volume 25, Page 12 of Collection Arc.MS.56.