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Subject: Diamond trade

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Trade Card for David Mayer, Diamond MerchantTrade Card for David Mayer, Diamond Merchant

This trade card advertises David Mayer, a diamond merchant in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a scene from Don Quixote, with Don Quixote riding his donkey towards a distant castle. A child leads the donkey. This card is one of two that are part of the same record, with the other card not being described.

Trade Card for S. Hirschberg, Importer and Dealer in Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Etc.Trade Card for S. Hirschberg, Importer and Dealer in Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Etc.

This trade card advertises the business of S. Hirschberg, an importer and dealer in diamonds, watches, and jewelry. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a bouquet of pink carnations and blue flowers against a white background with gold text. The back of the card is blank. It also states that the business was established in 1860. The card includes the address of the business, 230 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, PA.

Trade Card: Isaac Lowenthal, Dealer in Fine Watches and Diamonds, Syracuse, New YorkTrade Card: Isaac Lowenthal, Dealer in Fine Watches and Diamonds, Syracuse, New York

This trade card advertises Isaac Lowenthal, a dealer in fine watches and diamonds, located at 65 Madison Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features text stating the business and its offerings. The card is overstamped with the name "Represented by A. F. Lowenthal." The image shows elegant lettering characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking. The back of the card is blank.

Wanted Poster for Isaac Joel: Kimberley, South Africa, 1884Wanted Poster for Isaac Joel: Kimberley, South Africa, 1884

Broadside wanted poster for Isaac Joel, an English Jew accused of illicit diamond dealing and maintaining false business records. The poster offers a reward and describes Joel's planned travel route from South Africa to Zanzibar, Australia, San Francisco, and New York City. Issued in Kimberley, South Africa on March 10, 1884, and sent to the San Francisco Superintendent of Police on June 3, 1884. Measures 13" x 8".