Subject: Dressmaking

Billhead of G. Rosenblatt, Bro. & Co. located at 78 Chamber Street, New York, New York. The billhead indicates a move to 392 Broadway on September 8, 1865. The business sold "Millinery Goods, Dress Trimming, Embroideries." The billhead includes a revenue stamp. The date on the billhead is July 11, 1865.

Billhead of Gottlieb / Henry Rosenblatt, dated July 16, 1860. The business was located at 78 Chamber Street, New York, New York. The billhead advertises "MILLINERY GOODS, DRESS TRIMMING, EMBROIDERIES".

This broadside, dated July 18, 1865, announces the relocation of G. Rosenblatt, Bro. & Co.'s millinery goods, dress trimming, and embroidery business from 78 Chamber Street to 392 Broadway in New York, New York. The broadside includes a revenue stamp.

This is a price list pamphlet from J. B. Spelman & Sons, a New York City business, circa 1885. The pamphlet lists various items for sale, including fans, corsets, ribbons, needles, and whalebone for corsets, with their corresponding prices. The business address, 369 Broadway, is clearly stated on the pamphlet.

This trade card advertises Adolph Heller, a manufacturer of ladies' and children's clothing located at 21 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a single red rose with a green stem and leaves on a plain background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Hugo Rosenberg, a millinery and dress goods store located at 140 Federal Street in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming image of a child's face in a small, Amish-style bonnet. The image is framed by a black border. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for a fall sale.

This trade card advertises L. Hirschkowitz, a dress goods and millinery store located at 11 Ann Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The front of the card features a basket of roses. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The card features a decorative border on the front and back.

This trade card advertises M. H. Danziger & Co., a millinery and dress goods store located at 78 & 80 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of Cupid with a butterfly. The back of the card is blank. This card is printed on a thin, paper-like stock. There are no borders. The colors used are red, black, and white. The type is handwritten. The card measures 7.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches high. The card has been folded in half, leaving a crease through the center, and has been creased in the upper right corner.

This trade card is a bookmark advertising M. Lieblich & Co., a merchant of silks, dress goods, and hosiery located at 148 Lexington Street, Baltimore. The trade card is printed on both sides. The front displays the shop’s name, address, and a decorative image of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers, seemingly in a floral garden. The back of the card is mostly blank, but does contain a small advertisement for M. Lieblich & Co., stating their address, and the products they sell: silks, dress goods, and hosiery.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a dress goods store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman tobogganing down a snowy hill. She is wearing a fur-trimmed coat and holding a parasol. Birds and an owl are scattered around her, and the border of the card is decorated with trees. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed on textured paper.

This trade card advertises Mme. D. Potsdamer, a dressmaker located at the southwest corner of 8th and Noble Streets in Philadelphia. [Potsdamer was a prominent businesswoman in Philadelphia, known for her fashionable attire and her dedication to providing high-quality dressmaking services.] The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children dressed in colonial garb. The back of the card includes the advertisement.

This trade card advertises the dressmaking services of Mrs. D. Cohen in Detroit, Michigan. The front of the card features an illustration of a feather with the address '444 Baker Street' listed below. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Mrs. J. Wise, a millinery and dress goods store located at 160 South First Street, San Jose, California. The front of the card features a young woman dressed in a blue dress and hat adorned with a large feather. She holds a bouquet of berries. There is a sprig of leaves on the wall behind her. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Schellenberg, a dressmaker located at 26 North Street in Middletown, New York. The front of the card features a stylized bust of a woman, reminiscent of Roman portraiture, atop a pedestal. The bust, which is the focal point of the card, is set against a plain background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rich & Silber, a dealer in foreign and domestic dress goods located at 103-107 Wisconsin Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The card features a charming illustration of a young child sitting amidst a vibrant sprig of flowers, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere. The text on the card, visible on the front, informs potential customers about their wide selection of dress goods. The back of the card includes a more detailed advertisement for Rich & Silber, providing further information about their services.

This trade card advertises Rosenau & Cohen, Milliners and Dressmakers, located at 23 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children walking through a hay field. The children are wearing clothing typical of the late 19th century. The card has a red border. The back of the card has a full advertisement for Rosenau & Cohen.

This trade card is one of four advertising S. Cohen & Co., a dress goods and millinery retailer located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an Art Deco style owl with a stylized body and wing feathers. The card has a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Mansbach, a dress goods and trimming store located at 7 Fayette Street, Utica, New York. The front of the card features a well-dressed woman standing in front of an Art Deco background. The back of the card is blank. [Simon Mansbach arrived in America in 1859.]

This trade card advertises S. Milkman's Popular Millinery Store at 442 & 444 Fulton Street, New York. The front of the card features a girl holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Salinger Bros., a dry goods merchant located at 1051 Broadway, corner of 11th Street, Oakland, California. The card is folded, and the inside features a place to write wants. On the front of the card, a man in a suit is playing a mandolin to a woman holding a fan. Both appear to be dressed in fashionable clothing. They stand against a white picket fence in front of a house with a tree and other plants. The back of the card features more advertisements. The back of the card features advertisements in the form of printed text.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a dress goods store in Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a baby sitting in a highchair. The baby is holding a quill pen and a small bottle of ink and is seemingly writing in a book on the table. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. This image appears to be a second card from the same company. The image on the second card is not as clear but depicts a man on the left and a woman on the right holding some sort of drapery or fabric.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, milliners and dressmakers located at 116 & 118 N. 8th Street. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children playing with a performing beetle. The children are dressed in elaborate clothing, which suggests that Shoneman Brothers specialized in fashionable attire. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises C. D. Rishel, specializing in "Job Lots and Remnants." The front of the card displays text-based advertising, prominently featuring the address "2407 N. 6TH STREET" and the phrase "JOB LOTS AND REMNANTS A SPECIALTY." The design is simple and straightforward, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Abraham's New York Dry & Fancy Goods House. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl carrying a pail of water. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the business name, "NEW YORK DRY & FANCY GOODS HOUSE," is prominently displayed, along with the address: 913 Broadway, between Eighth and Ninth Streets. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ettinger Bros., a dry goods and notions store located at 122 Washington St., cor. 3rd St., Hoboken, New Jersey. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young woman in a yellow dress, with fair hair and a white collar, holding various fabrics or items. Her presence emphasizes the fashion aspect of the store's inventory. The text 'Ettinger Bros.' is prominently displayed, along with their address. The copyright date '1879' is also visible. The back of the card features an advertisement for hosiery and patterns. [Ettinger Bros. were active in Jewish communal affairs].

This folding trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, dealers in dress trimmings and findings. The card is designed like a business card, and when unfolded, reveals a full advertisement in letter form. The front of the card displays the addresses: 733 Arch St. and 113 & 115 North Eight Street, Philadelphia. The back of the card indicates the date: Fall 1879. The inside of the card (when opened) features a detailed advertisement, although the specific content of the advertisement is not fully visible in the available images. The images show the details of the card are printed in dark ink on cream-colored cardstock.

This trade card advertises Hugo Rosenberg's store, specializing in dress goods. The front of the card depicts a child falling, a somewhat unusual image for an advertisement. The image's style and the overall aesthetic suggest it was created in the late 19th century. The address, 140 Federal Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Weinberg's Silk and Dress Goods House, specializing in mourning goods. The front of the card features a prominent rose illustration in a style typical of late 19th-century advertising.  The text on the card reads, "SILK AND DRESS GOODS HOUSE...MOURNING GOODS A SPECIALTY" and lists the address as 149 EUTAW STREET. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a retailer of Mme. Demorest's goods. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of roses on a branch. The business address is prominently displayed as "721 & 732 Washington St., three doors down from Eliot St." The back of the card is a full advertisement for Mme. Demorest's products. The card appears to be a national Demorest card, suggesting a broader distribution network associated with Mme. Demorest's brand.

This trade card advertises Mrs. E. D. Klein as a retailer of Mme. Demorest's patterns. The front of the card features a predominantly red background adorned with a floral design. The back of the card displays the address: 8 S. Market Square. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card shows the address.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a Pittsburgh-based business selling cloaks, dress trimmings, millinery, and lace goods. The front of the card displays text advertising their wares: "CLOAKS, DRESS TRIMONGS, MILLINERY, LACE GOODS, & ETC." The address is clearly printed below the list of goods: 112, 114, 116 Market St., Pittsburgh. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Levison, a retailer of dress goods. The front of the card (Image 1) shows an image of a storefront; the image is primarily in shades of brown and black; the text on the image is illegible. The address, 350 Main Street, is clearly visible at the top of the card. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

This trade card advertises the Shoneman Brothers' trimming store located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a delivery person carrying a basket down a city street, suggesting the business offered delivery services. The text on the front states, "WELL KNOWN CHEAP TRIMMING STORE, 116, 118, & 120 & 122 N. 8TH STREET." The back of the card contains a more complete advertisement, offering further details about their goods and services. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a date in the late 19th century, consistent with the 1881 date provided.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers' "Cheap Trimming Store." The front of the card features a decorative illustration of dogwood flowers and bluebells, typical of late 19th-century floral designs. The text 'Cheap Trimming Store' is prominently displayed. The back of the card contains the full advertisement, including the business's street address: 116 & 118 North 8th Street, Philadelphia.