Subject: Ephemera

New Year's card published in New York City in 1910 by the Hebrew Publishing Company. The card features a fold-out map of Palestine and photographs. The cover is grained paper with roses. Text is primarily in Yiddish.

Printed advertisement for Fleischmann & Co. yeast on yellow cardboard. The advertisement features a mirror. Circa 1890.

Collection of advertisements for Bayuk Cigars. The advertisements were found in an envelope and are located in the Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6,Folder 105. The physical location of the advertisements is Ninth and Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The date of the advertisements is estimated to be around 1900 based on the donor information.

An unused advertising blotter depicting a full-color illustration of cats in a classroom. The blotter advertises Sultzbach's Department Store, located on Ridge Avenue between Green and 13th Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The advertisement notes that the store occupies an entire city block. The date of publication is unknown but is inferred to be circa 1900 based on the style and lack of other information. The blotting side features the colorful illustration.

Advertising envelope addressed to Isaac Goldschmidt from Arlington Collar & Cuff Co., located at 475 Broadway, New York City. The envelope features graphics of two large trademarks: "Arlington Waterproof" depicting a boy in a fountain, and "Neptune King of the Waterproof" showing Neptune. The envelope is dated May 8, 1896.

An advertising pin featuring the 'Wilson Block'. The pin was likely produced by or for the Reich Brothers. The exact date of creation is unknown, but based on the style and materials, it is estimated to be created around the turn of the 20th century.

A promotional pin featuring a comical boy with cherries in his mouth. The pin advertises a business located at 254 West 23rd Street, New York City, with a telephone number (1902). The date is uncertain but the style suggests it may be from the early 20th century. This item is found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 3, Folder 13.

This billhead details multiple purchases made by R. C. Halliday from Eliel Brothers, a general store in Dillon, Montana, specializing in clothing, dry goods, carpets, and various household and apparel items. The transactions span from March 3 to June 20, 1891, and include goods such as white wraps, crochet cotton, ribbons, embroidery silk, socks, calico, and crash, with a listed return of dry goods on June 13. The total amount is 19.09. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative border, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial stationery. **3.

Brass token inscribed 'GOOD FOR ONE DRINK' on the front and 'W. ISAACS... ETNA, CAL.' The token dates from circa 1900 and is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, found in Box 3, Folder 4. Geographic location is Etna, California.

A brooch pin featuring an advertisement. The exact nature of the advertisement is unknown. The pin was likely created around 1900, based on available information. Further details about the item are unavailable.

Fold-out cardboard sewing kit containing needles and a calendar. The kit features an advertisement for Cohen Bros. located at 528 Penn Square. The date of manufacture is estimated to be January 1, 1913 based on the included calendar. The kit was found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 7, Folder 3.

Unusual advertising piece. A shaving brush with the name and address "1040 Mt. Vernon Ave." carved into the top. The date is estimated to be circa 1920 based on the donor's information. The precise nature of the business advertised is unknown.

A cigar box label with the inscription "FACTORY SMOKERS...OFF COLORS AND SHAPES...2 FOR 5 CENTS." The label is inside the box, and the name is burned into the outside of the box. The box was intended for store display. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 3, Folder 12.

Civil War token with the inscription "Millions for Defense" on the front and "No. 131 Division Street" on the back. Potentially dating from the 1850s, though not listed in Civil War token reference materials. The token was found in New York City (40.7130465999879, -74.0072301004255).

A die-cut greeting card featuring a violet design. The card includes two pages of greetings. The cover is die-cut with violets. A note is present inside along with two pages of greetings. Dated January 1, 1912.

Die-cut greeting card depicting a basket with small red flowers. The card features two interior pages for greetings. The card was likely created around 1900, based on the provided date.

Collection of eleven labels: nine for Blue Club Soda and two for Brown Sarsaparilla. The labels' exact date of origin is unknown; however, based on the style of the labels, it can be estimated that these items originate from around 1930. The labels were likely used on bottles of soda manufactured in the United States. The collection is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection. More information about the specific manufacturer or distributor of the sodas is not provided.

An envelope from Leon Isaacs & Co., Manufacturers of Glucinum Pens, located at 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. The envelope is addressed to Arthur F. Frey at 520 Warren Street, East Saginaw, Michigan. It features a decorative company logo depicting a pen nib, with "LEON ISAACS & CO. GLUCINUM" inscribed on it, and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product. The postal cancellation mark indicates it was mailed on June 22, 1885, at 5 PM, from Philadelphia, PA. The reverse side contains handwritten notes, possibly inventory or accounting references. 3.

Envelope addressed to E. A. Bernstein in Newburgh, New York, postmarked January 1, 1895. The envelope features advertising.

Buff-colored Confederate States of America envelope addressed to G. A. Myers in Richmond, Virginia. Postmarked Dublin, VA. Features a CSA #2 10-cent light milky blue stamp. The envelope shows evidence of handling and age.

Postcard or envelope addressed to Louis Widrig in Newport, Kentucky. The front features the address: 509 & 510 UNION TRUST BUILDING. The back of the postcard includes a full advertisement for "Pleasant Dreams Rye" whiskey, emphasizing its purity, age, and ability to induce happiness. The date is estimated to be around 1900 based on the style of the advertisement and the lack of more precise information. The geographic location is Newport, Kentucky.

Envelope showing an illustration of a sailing vessel and a train. The address '115 Salem Street' and the text 'Railroad & Steamship Ticket Agent' are visible. The envelope is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, located in OOS, Box 2, Folder 47. The date is approximated as January 1, 1900.

This archival object consists of an envelope with an ornate, multicolored tobacco advertisement printed on one-third of its surface. The envelope was addressed to 25 South 4th Street, St. Louis, Missouri. It contains a commercial letter with a distinctive letterhead and a returned envelope. The envelope and its contents are dated September 4, 1898.

Envelope advertising the "Marquis of Michigan" vaudeville show featuring Sam Bernard and a company. The envelope was mailed from Greenfield, Massachusetts to New York, New York on October 1, 1898.

Envelope addressed to Johnson & Levy at the Chamber of Commerce Building, featuring a Columbia Exposition stamp. Dated January 13, 1894. The envelope's contents are unknown. Location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 112.

Envelope with a return address for S. M. Bloom. The envelope postmark date is August 23, 1907. This item is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, Box 6, Folder 84.

Postcard featuring the name 'FELTMAN'S' on the front and '5 CENTS' on the back. The postcard's geographic location is New York, NY. Date is estimated as January 1, 1900.

Plated brass plaque inscribed with the words "Good Luck." The date is estimated to be circa 1920 based on donor information.

Celluloid greeting card featuring a violet design and the inscription "Best Wishes." The inside contains two pages of greetings. The card is filled out by "Louis, Jessie & Children," but no individual names are specified. Booklet form. Dated circa 1900.

A greeting card booklet featuring a celluloid cover depicting a ship with the inscription "GOOD LUCK." The inside contains two pages of greetings written by "FATHER, MOTHER, BROTHER & SISTERS," though no names are provided. Published circa 1900.

A greeting card in its original box, labeled "WILLIAMSBURG LINE H.N.Y. NO. 902." Features a large heart mounted on a red ribbon and violet board, with Hebrew greetings in sparkles. A gold dove and cloth flowers are attached to the heart, along with a small card containing an English message. The card dates from circa 1900, based on the donor's information. The card's origin is New York.

A Hebrew pocket calendar for the year 1916. The calendar is unused and has a cloth/cardboard cover. The calendar's physical condition suggests it was likely a personal item.

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Civil War store token issued by J. B. Spitzer. The token indicates a value of "10 cents" and bears the inscription "55 Ohio Volunteer Infantry." The reverse depicts a shield with the word "Union." The token's design and inscription suggest its use during the Civil War. It is referenced in *U.S. Civil War store cards by Fuld*, page 584, nl.35a, with a rarity rating of r.8.

Stock card for the Keystone Watch Company, circa 1885. The front of the card features an illustration of a man with a watch. The back displays a full advertisement for Keystone watches. The card is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

This item consists of a broadside advertising "COHEN'S OFFICES" and the "CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY," sent as a stampless letter. The broadside, dated Baltimore, June 1820, announces the lottery drawing schedule and details the prize structure, with a highest prize of $40,000 and other prizes ranging down to $5,000. It states that $35,000 will be distributed in prizes without deduction. Whole tickets were sold for $20, with fractional tickets also available. The broadside features ornate typography typical of early 19th-century public announcements, utilizing varied font sizes, bolding, and decorative elements to highlight key information, particularly prize amounts. The reverse side contains a handwritten letter from J. I. Cohen, Jr. to Elie Beatty concerning financial transactions, dated July 2, 1820, from Baltimore, MD to Hagerstown, MD. 3.

Single-page letter written by H. C. Ezekiel, formerly of Richmond, to Isaac Leeser on April 19, 1867. The letter, written on the letterhead of Gottlieb and Ezekiel, Dealers in Government Groups, Clothing, Dry Goods in Cincinnati, inquires about the publication and potential order of *Daily Prayers According to the Reform Minhag America*. The letter is accompanied by a Civil War store token, likely issued by a sutler, featuring the inscription "M. EZEKIEL..3RD VIR. REGT...GOOD FOR 5 IN GOODS" on the front. The back of the token is blank. The Ezekiel family was notable in Richmond.

A lithograph envelope featuring advertisements for businesses located at 26 and 28 Water Street. The front and back of the envelope are fully covered in advertisements. The date of the envelope is April 16th, 1898. The envelope is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, Box 6, Folder 26.

Match safe advertising Stagg located at 315 Market Street. The exact date is unknown, but based on the style of the match safe, it is likely from the early to mid 20th century. The object is part of the Judaica Americana collection.

Advertising handout for Maxwell House Coffee. Date of handout is April 21, 1905. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 8, Folder 41.

Advertising handout for Maxwell House Coffee. Date of publication is circa 1940. Geographic context is indicated by coordinates: 39.3987031560001,-99.4146191899999 (likely central United States).

Advertising handout for Maxwell House Coffee. Date: circa 1940. Location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 116.

Advertising handout for Maxwell House Coffee. Date of publication is circa January 1, 1935. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 116.

Advertising handout for Maxwell House Coffee, likely dating from 1937. The handout's exact content is unknown. The item is physically located in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 116.

Miniature whiskey jug advertising White Label Rye whiskey, a complimentary offering from A. Spiegel Co. The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1910 based on contextual information.

Original printed wrapper of a 'Minister Conger Brand' item. The item is described as mint condition. The date of publication is unknown. The geographic location is inferred as Iowa based on the archival collection's location information.

A large, fold-out, three-dimensional New Year's greeting card depicting a ship under sail. The card is part of the M Collection, Manuscript/Mixed Material, Letters & Cards, Greeting Cards subcollection. The date is unknown, though it was found in an archival collection with a presumed date of January 1, 1900.

A unique New Year's greeting card featuring an unusual cut-out design incorporated into a shell. The card includes a Hebrew New Year's greeting. The card dates from around 1900.

Trade card or advertisement with the words "NICKLE PLATE." The date is unknown, but the item is likely from the late 19th or early 20th century based on the style of lettering. The item is part of the M collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, Box 4. Geographic location is inferred as the United States based on the style and subject matter.

A complete deck of 32 French-suited playing cards produced by John Levy. The cards feature a simple design, typical of Levy's mid-to-late 1850s work. Two cards, one heart and one diamond, bear inscriptions by William Fletcher detailing a gunfight or war-related injury on August 29th, 1862. The back of all cards share a uniform print. One card includes the logo and address of John Levy. The deck is noteworthy for its historical inscriptions related to the American Civil War. This deck is part of a larger collection documenting the evolution of the Levy family's card manufacturing business.

Postcard featuring the name 'YANKOVICH, S.' on the front and '10 CENTS' on the back. The postcard's geographic origin is indicated as Cleveland, Ohio, based on the provided geolocation data. The date of the postcard is unknown.

Postcard depicting an unknown scene. It is noted as 10 cents and 2 of a set of 3. The postcard's imagery is currently unavailable for review.

A postcard depicting an unknown scene. This is one of three in a set and was sold for 25 cents. The exact date of creation and publishing information are unknown. The postcard is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 3, Folder 16.

Postcard depicting an unknown scene. It is noted as '5 CENTS; 1 OF SET OF 3'. The postcard's publication date, publisher, and precise subject matter are unknown.

A celluloid greeting booklet in the form of a rose, titled "Rememberance." The cover is decorated with the title and filled out with greetings from "Grandpa, Grandma, Uncles & Aunts." The interior contains one page of greetings. The booklet dates from around 1900.

A stampless commercial letter sent from Henry Tobias at 29 Nassau Street, New York City, on January 1, 1846. The letter was sent via the Philadelphia Railroad and pertains to mercantile business. The letter's content is unknown, and its recipient is unspecified aside from the name 'Tobias, Henry' in the description.

Sweet Caporal cigarette card featuring Olga Nethersole. The card is dated circa 1890. The card is part of the Collection E.

This is a die-cut, fan-shaped trade card advertising Loeb & Etchebarne, a business offering fancy and staple dry goods in San Jose, California. The card features a charming illustration in blue and brown tones depicting two children playing with marbles on a brick wall, adorned with flowers and foliage. Some areas of the card have a silver metallic sheen. The business address, 313 Santa Clara Street, is also prominently displayed. The design and format are typical of late 19th-century advertising ephemera. **3.

This trade card advertises Maurice A. Mayer, "The Globe" Clothier, located on Thirteenth Street opposite the Thurston Hotel. The business sold clothing, hats, and furnishing goods, promoting a policy of "Strictly ONE PRICE, and that THE LOWEST." The front of the card features a vibrant color illustration titled "The Return from the Insect Fair," depicting a beetle and a butterfly pulling a large beet on wheels, with ants and a flag reading "FIRST PRIZE BEET." The illustration is typical of whimsical advertising imagery of the late 19th century, while the reverse uses distinct, period-appropriate typography to convey business details. 3.

This trade card advertises the Parisian Cloak and Suit Co., also known as Mayer & Simon, located at 26 East King Street. The business served as headquarters for spring capes, jackets, suits, silk, and fancy waists, promising customers savings of $1.00 to $5.00 on each garment. The card features decorative text with a call to "LOOK FOR THE LARGE WHITE SIGN." The recto of the card depicts a colorful illustration of two children in a garden setting, one holding a shovel and the other offering flowers, with a bouquet of pink roses at the top, characteristic of ornate Victorian-era trade card designs.

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Trade card advertising Cohen & Comins, purveyors of Queen Quality Shoes. The card features the phrase "NICKLE PLATE" in addition to the business name and brand. The date is approximated based on the style. Physical location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 4.

Die-cut yellow rose trade card. The reverse is blank. The card depicts a business located at the corner of South Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York, circa 1885. The business name is not explicitly stated on the card.

Trade card advertising the Elite Restaurant located at 269 Main Street. The card features an image described as a "Vegetable Girl in Red Sepia." The card is dated circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series (OOS) collection, Binder 1, Page 1.

Trade card depicting flowers and the greeting "Happy New Year." The address 120 Jefferson Street is printed on the card. A full advertisement appears on the back. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Kahn A.'s business, located at 37 First Ave. near 2nd Street in New York City. The card advertises beef, veal, mutton, and lamb. The card includes the phrase "Elf and Gremlin stir brew in fruit patch." The card is dated circa 1885. This is one of two cards in the collection.

Trade card advertising P. Lorillard's Blot Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco. The card is circa 1885 and was found in the possession of Sally Cohen.

This is a circa 1885 trade token from H. Freimann of Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, New York. The front of the token features the inscription "H. FREIMANN FT. W. S.I." around the edge and "GOOD FOR 5 CENT DRINK" in the center. The reverse is blank. The token is described as very rare.

A set of two trade cards, each featuring a picture on an easel. Both depict floral scenes; one with a red flower at the bottom, the other with a blue flower. The cards are circa 1885. They are housed in the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7.

Whiskey jug with an inscription requesting its return to D. M. Cohn in Tarrytown, New York. The exact date of manufacture or inscription is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1910.