Subject: Elmira (N.Y.)

A business letter from A. Anhalt & Co., located at 4 Nicks Street in Elmira, New York, dated January 5, 1881. The letter discusses a problematic account. A. Anhalt, a Jewish merchant, was the overseer of the poor in Elmira. The letter is signed by an unknown individual, ? Schwartz, and addressed to A. N. Switzer. The company dealt in raw furs, wool, hides, pelts, calf skins, tallow, and beeswax.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a dry goods store located at 201 E. Water St. in Elmira, New York. The front of the card features a floral design with stylized mushrooms and flowers, printed in red and black ink. The text, printed in black ink, reads 'WHOLESALE AND RETAIL' at the top, with the address below. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Eliassof & Bro., a clothing store located in Elmira, New York. The front of the card features a portrait of a woman with blonde hair. She is wearing a dark, ruffled dress and a light-colored collar. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising the Railroad and Farmers' Clothing Bazaar owned by A. Frankenstein. Located at 138 Water Street, Elmira, New York. The card features an illustration of a tailor measuring a client. Undated, but possibly from 1878 based on contextual evidence.

This trade card advertises H. Strauss & Co., merchant tailors and dealers in ready-made clothing, located at 205 East Water Street (Ratbun House Block) in Elmira, New York. The front of the card (Image 1) features a simple design, likely focusing primarily on text to convey the business information. The back of the card is blank (Image 2). The card's design is consistent with late 19th-century advertising styles.

Trade card advertising the Hilkowitch Brothers' one-price clothing store located at 327 E. Water St., Elmira, New York. Circa 1885. The card indicates that the store offered clothing at a single price point, a common marketing strategy of the time.

Trade card advertising L. Rosenbaum & Sons, clothiers, located at 201 E. Water St., Elmira, New York. The card depicts a comical scene of a man being fitted for clothing, emphasizing the store's focus on circumference. The card is part of a set of four and is circa 1885.

This is one of a set of three trade cards advertising L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a dry goods and clothing store located at 201 E. Water St., Elmira, New York. The front of the card features an illustration related to the theme of "Currency & Native of Russia." [The imagery may reflect common stereotypes of the time, potentially relating to the store's sourcing or clientele]. The back of the card is a full advertisement for a "Souvenir of Our Spring Opening."

This is one of three trade cards in this record. The front of the card features an illustration related to Peru: a depiction of Peruvian currency and perhaps a native person. Below the image, the address of the business is printed: 201 E. Water St. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement for a "Souvenir of Our Spring Opening".

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a wholesale and retail dry goods store located in Elmira, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of violets and an angel. The image suggests a delicate and refined aesthetic, typical of late 19th-century commercial design. Below the image, the business's name, type of business ('Wholesale and Retail'), and street address ('201 E. Water St.') are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Louis Strauss's dry goods store in Elmira, New York. The front of the card features the name 'LOUIS STRAUSS' and the address 'No. 3 UNION BLOCK.' The back of the card depicts an Indian Head and is marked '1863'. The description also references a book titled 'U.S. Tokens 1700-1900' by Rulau, published in 1997, suggesting the card's provenance and potential scholarly context. The card's geographic location is Elmira, New York.