Subject: Eyeglasses

A pin advertising Wall & Ochs, makers of spectacles and eyeglasses, located at 1716 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The pin dates from around 1900, based on the style and the lack of additional contextual information. The pin's precise date of manufacture is unknown.

Billhead for Levy, Dreyfus & Co., importers and manufacturers located at No. 11 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. Dated October 27, 1883, this bill displays an itemized list of goods purchased by William Hunt, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The bill lists a variety of goods including watch parts, eyeglasses, opera glasses, and “look keys”, indicating that the business sold various optical and watch-related items. The billhead notes that the business is the sole agent for Eureka Watch Dials, and a manufacturer of Imperial Spectacles and Eye Glasses.

Advertising blotter for A. & J. Rosenblatt, Inc., opticians, located at 102 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The blotter features an illustration of eyeglasses and the tagline "WE PRESCRIBE AND MAKE GLASSES...AS LOW AS $1.00." Circa 1885.

A broadside advertisement for Charles H. Solomon, purveyor of spectacles, printed in Macon, Georgia in 1880. The broadside features text detailing the business's offerings.

This trade card advertises Jos. Friedlander & Bro., opticians located at 8 Maiden Lane, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a pair of eyeglasses. The back of the card has a full advertisement with more details about the business.

This trade card advertises A. Strassmann, an optician. The front of the card features text announcing the business, highlighting the optician's arrival from Germany and emphasizing the availability of Alaska brilliants and Australian crystal for spectacles and eyeglasses. The text is arranged in a simple, straightforward manner. The back of the card is blank. The image suggests a simple, possibly hand-drawn or typeset, design common in late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises the services of Prof. A. Strassmann, an optician. The front of the card features a simple design. A rose on a branch is depicted alongside an anchor. Below the image, the phrase "First time in this place" is printed, suggesting a new business location. The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement for spectacles and eyeglasses, indicating a complete advertisement covering both sides of the card.

Trade card advertising the services of Prof. A. Strassmann, optician. The card features an illustration of a rose and a butterfly, and text that includes "Alaska Brilliants and Australian Crystal; Spectacles and Eye Glasses." Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenberg, manufacturer of spectacles and eyeglasses in gold, silver, steel, and shell frames. The card is straightforward in design, featuring the business name and services offered prominently. The text on the front of the card states "Office No. 346 Bowery" and "Branch Office No. 340 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, N.Y." The back of the card is blank.