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Subject: Drugstores


Advertisement for Cohen's Drug & Apothecary Stores in the *National Gazette and Literary Register*, June 30, 1821 Advertisement for Cohen's Drug & Apothecary Stores in the *National Gazette and Literary Register*, June 30, 1821

An advertisement for Cohen's Drug & Apothecary Stores, located at the Northeast corner of 4th and Spruce Streets and at 239 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This advertisement appeared in the *National Gazette and Literary Register* on June 30, 1821. The issue also includes a lengthy article on the Moors in Spain, with a significant portion dedicated to the Golden Age of Jewry under Moorish rule, reprinted from a May 1821 article in the *Retrospective Review*.

California Gold Rush Medicine Bottle: Compound Fluid Extract of Manzanita, Drs. McDonald & Levy, Sacramento City, California California Gold Rush Medicine Bottle: Compound Fluid Extract of Manzanita, Drs. McDonald & Levy, Sacramento City, California

A rare open pontil California gold rush medicine bottle, circa 1850s. The bottle is aqua-colored, 4 1/2" tall, and 2" wide at the base. It features an inward-rolled top and an open pontil base. The front panel is embossed with "Compound Fluid Extract Of Manzanita, Drs McDonald & Levy.. Sacramento City, California." Richard Hays McDonald established a drug store in Sacramento in 1849, later partnering with Levy to create a traveling drug store wagon servicing placer mining areas. By 1853, "The Miners Drug Store" was well-known. Levy later opened a store in San Francisco. This bottle may be related to the Levy ledger book also in this collection.

Rx Bottle: C. M. Rosenbaum, Pharmacist, New York, New York Rx Bottle: C. M. Rosenbaum, Pharmacist, New York, New York

A molded glass prescription bottle with the name and address of C. M. Rosenbaum, pharmacist, embossed on the bottle: "C. M. ROSENBAUM..PHARMACIST..8 AND 10 W. FORDHAM RD..NEW YORK." The bottom is marked with the bottle maker, "M. B. W. MILLVILLE." The bottle has a cork top. Circa 1890s.

Trade Card for A. Cahn, Druggist Trade Card for A. Cahn, Druggist

This trade card advertises A. Cahn's drugstore located at 209 Bleecker Street, corner of Cottage Place, New York. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a man seemingly in an accident. He is surrounded by household items and debris in a comical scene. The text on the card reads, 'A Mere Accident.' The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for D.L. Zabriskie, Druggist Trade Card for D.L. Zabriskie, Druggist

This trade card advertises D.L. Zabriskie, a druggist in St. Charles, Illinois, who sold Horsford's Acid Phosphate. The front of the card depicts a young child holding a bottle of Horsford's Acid Phosphate. The bottle is prominently displayed, highlighting the product. The card's design is simple, with white text on a dark blue background. [Horsford's Acid Phosphate was a popular patent medicine in the late 19th century. It was advertised as a cure for a variety of ailments, including headaches, indigestion, and nervous exhaustion.] The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Fred. W. L. Cunz, Apothecary Trade Card for Fred. W. L. Cunz, Apothecary

This trade card advertises Fred. W. L. Cunz, an apothecary located at 77th Street and 3rd Avenue in New York, New York. The card is printed in black ink with white text. It indicates that the apothecary is located across the street from the Hebrew Orphan Society. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Isaac M. Seltzer, Druggist Trade Card for Isaac M. Seltzer, Druggist

This trade card advertises Isaac M. Seltzer's drugstore located at the corner of Clark and 403 Hudson Street, New York. The front of the card features a cluster of grapes hanging from a branch, showcasing the variety of products that Seltzer sold. The card's back provides a full advertisement for a cholera remedy.

Trade Card for L. Rothenberg & Co., German Pharmacy Trade Card for L. Rothenberg & Co., German Pharmacy

The front of the card advertises L. Rothenberg & Co., a German pharmacy located in New York. The card is printed with the business name, 'L. Rothenberg & Co.' in black ink, followed by 'NEW YORK GERMAN PHARMACY' in red ink and 'NEW YORK N Y' in black ink. The card appears to be printed on thin, white cardboard. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for S. A. Hebrew, Druggist Trade Card for S. A. Hebrew, Druggist

This trade card advertises S. A. Hebrew's drugstore in Rockport, Kansas. The front of the card depicts a biblical scene with three women listening to a man reading. The back of the card features an advertisement for a cough medicine for the treatment of coughs, sore throats, and other ailments. This card is one of two that were part of this record.

Trade Card for Steiner Brothers, Druggists Trade Card for Steiner Brothers, Druggists

This trade card for Steiner Brothers, druggists, features a girl in a purple dress. The text on the front of the card indicates the business address as 103 North Market. The back of the card is blank. The card is part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana collected by a private donor.

Trade Card: A. Weil, Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, Amador, California Trade Card: A. Weil, Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, Amador, California

This trade card, advertising Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, features a charming illustration on the front depicting a young woman standing in front of a well, with a young man looking over a wall. The style and attire of the figures suggest a late 19th-century setting. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of health and well-being, associating the product with a natural, idyllic scene. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for Dr. Jayne's Tonic, another product from the same company. This suggests the cards were likely distributed as part of a broader marketing campaign, and the combination of illustrations and detailed textual advertising highlights the multifaceted nature of 19th-century product promotion.

Trade Card: Clarence S. Abrams, Graduate New York College of Pharmacy, Rye, New York Trade Card: Clarence S. Abrams, Graduate New York College of Pharmacy, Rye, New York

This trade card advertises Clarence S. Abrams, a graduate of the New York College of Pharmacy. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children fishing in a tranquil setting. The idyllic scene likely served to create a sense of peace and trustworthiness, associating the pharmacy with care and well-being. The text on the card clearly states "Graduate New York College Pharmacy" and includes the address: Purchase Street Corner Elm Place, Rye, N.Y. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Isaac M. Seltzer, Druggist, New York, NY Trade Card: Isaac M. Seltzer, Druggist, New York, NY

This trade card, one of three in the record, advertises Isaac M. Seltzer's drugstore located at the corner of Clark Street and 403 Hudson Street in New York City. The front of the card features a decorative design with a rosebud and blue flowers and buds above it. The color scheme is predominantly blue and pink. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Jamaica Ginger.

Trade Card: Isaac M. Seltzer, Druggist, New York, NY Trade Card: Isaac M. Seltzer, Druggist, New York, NY

This trade card, one of three in the record, advertises Isaac M. Seltzer's drugstore located at the corner of Clark and Hudson Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a large, full-bloom red rose as its primary design element. The rose is depicted in a realistic style, with detailed rendering of its petals, leaves and stem, suggesting the use of color printing techniques. Below the rose, the address, "Corner Clark, 403 Hudson Street," is clearly visible. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Calisaya bark.

Trade Card: L. Greenbaum, Proprietor, Chemist Trade Card: L. Greenbaum, Proprietor, Chemist

Fan-shaped trade card advertising the services of P. Peck, Chemist, with L. Greenbaum as proprietor. The card features a central design of pink, yellow, and red peonies. An award is depicted at the bottom of the fan. The reverse side includes an advertisement for "All Odors." The card dates from January 1, 1883. The card was found in San Francisco, California.

Trade Card: Levy, Coblentz & Co., Dealers in Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, Plymouth, California Trade Card: Levy, Coblentz & Co., Dealers in Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, Plymouth, California

This trade card advertises Levy, Coblentz & Co. as a stockist of Dr. Jayne's Expectorant. The front of the card (Image 1) shows a family reading the bible together. This image likely promotes the idea of family health and well-being, associating Dr. Jayne's Expectorant with maintaining a healthy family. The back of the card (Image 2) features the business name, 'Levy & Coblentz'. The back of the card is not blank.

Trade Card: Mr. S. Levy, Inflamed Eyes Treatment, New York City Trade Card: Mr. S. Levy, Inflamed Eyes Treatment, New York City

This trade card advertises Mr. S. Levy's treatment for inflamed eyes. The card is a plain, rectangular format measuring approximately 4" x 2 1/2". The front of the card features printed text explaining the treatment. The back of the card is blank. The address, 517 E. 83rd St. NYC, is clearly printed on the front of the card.

Trade Card: Steiner Brothers, Druggists, Frederick, Maryland Trade Card: Steiner Brothers, Druggists, Frederick, Maryland

This trade card advertises Steiner Brothers, druggists located at 103 North Market Street in Frederick, Maryland. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a red dress. The style of the illustration and the card's design suggest it dates from the late 19th century. The business's address, 103 North Market Street, is clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.