Subject: Fancy Goods

A broadside advertising circular from Mark Levy & Brothers, importers of French and English stationery, fancy goods, playing and visiting cards, and manufacturers of Circular Pointed Metalline Pens. The circular, dated May 1, 1852, announces new stock and is addressed to customers. An illustration of their Maiden Lane building is featured.

Broadside advertising circular of Mark Levy and Brothers, importers of French and English stationery, fancy goods, playing and visiting cards, etc. Published in New York, New York on August 1, 1850. The circular informs customers of new stock and reminds them that Levy still manufactures Circular Pointed Metalline Pens. An illustration of their Maiden Lane building is at the top center.

Billhead from Auerbach, Wells & Co., wholesalers and retailers of wines, liquors, fancy goods, notions, stationery, wall and wrap papers, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. Dated April 1, 1878. The bill is addressed to R. Lockey & Co. and includes a record of the transaction. The billhead features the company name, a list of goods sold, and the business address. The billhead also notes the company is a depot for the sale of Singer Manufacturing Co. sewing machines, threads, and attachments. The document shows evidence of items being purchased from a different business, including an accounting line for “12 C.M.I. (2 + Gaynor 1 Zubrissie).” The document has an ornate Victorian-style font and layout.

An invoice from Feigenbaum & Co., importers and manufacturers of toys, fancy goods, notions, and cutlery, located at 120 to 126 Sansome Street between Pine and Bush in San Francisco. Dated October 19, 1876, the invoice is for a sale to a customer. The invoice lists multiple purchased items, including “Knipto Kuf,” “Back Furres Suf,” “Triefco,” “Phoeno,” “Phease Eal,” “Mershaum pipestewles,” “Tabac,” “Tabic slate pencils,” and “Knives.” The invoice is written on a printed form with ruled lines for recording the items and totals. There is a printed header that highlights the company name in a decorative font with multiple lines of text listing the products sold. It also notes that goods are sold for U.S. Gold Coin and Silver is taken at current rate of discount.

This billhead records a transaction where N. S. Trowbridge & Co. bought fancy goods and Yankee notions from Frankenthal & Co. in San Francisco, California, on June 14, 1877. The items listed on the invoice include "1/2 dz Camel", "1 dz indel Cuffs", and other illegible goods, totaling $16.99. The billhead explicitly states, "This Bill of Goods is sold for GOLD COIN. Silver taken at current rate of Discount." The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business names and categories, with decorative borders enclosing product offerings such as Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, Neck Ties, Stationery, Cutlery, Pipes, Musical Instruments, Perfumery, Playing Cards, and Clarke's Notions. **3.

Billhead from Frankenthal & Co., dealers in fancy goods and Yankee notions. Located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco, the business is also listed as importing cutlery, pipes, musical instruments, perfumery, playing cards, and Yankee notions. This billhead, dated April 27, 1877, includes a list of purchases, likely of goods sold by Frankenthal & Co. It specifies that the bill is for gold coin, with silver taken at the current rate of discount. This billhead displays a simple style with some handwritten text on the image. The billhead shows ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from Frankenthal, Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and Yankee notions, located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco. Dated November 7, 1881. The billhead lists the purchase of items, likely fancy goods and notions, by Sarles & Weiderman. The bill also includes an itemized list of the purchased items. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead is stamped with a red stamp on the bottom right corner with the text “Sarles & Weidemann, Nov. 10, 1881, Gonzales, Cal.

Billhead for G. Rosenblatt & Brother, importers and jobbers of laces, hosiery, gloves, and a general assortment of fancy goods, located at 78 Chambers Street, New York. Dated February 15, 1860. The bill, addressed to A. Smith & Son, includes details of the transaction, such as the items purchased, quantities, and prices. The billhead also includes a company logo, ornate text, and decorative elements. The bill is handwritten.

Invoice for goods bought by A. Smith & Son from G. Rosenblatt & Brother, importers and jobbers of laces, hosiery, gloves and a general assortment of fancy goods located at 78 Chambers Street, New York. The billhead features a decorative header and handwritten details for the transactions, which include quantities and prices. The billhead is dated December 3, 1868.

Invoice from Hoffman & Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, Millinery and White Goods, located at Nos. 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco. Dated May 31, 1877. The bill lists purchases of various goods by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely for their business in Tybo, Nevada. The transaction is likely for the purchase of ribbon and other related goods. The billhead is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes a detailed header that summarizes the business's offerings.

Billhead from Hoffman & Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, Millinery Goods, and Ladies’ Furnishing Goods, Dress Trimmings, Hair Nets, Perfumery, and a General Assortment of Small Wares. The bill is dated October 30, 1872, and is addressed to A. Cohn & Co. The bill lists various goods and prices. The billhead is decorated with ornate, hand-drawn lettering and includes the business address and a list of their products and services. It is printed on a standard commercial paper. The billhead features the address “17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco.”

Invoice from Hoffman & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in fancy goods, embroideries, ribbons, laces, millinery, and white goods, located at No. 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 21, 1876. The bill lists a purchase of 28 1/2 yard pearl buttons likely for a garment from N. S. Trowbridge & Co., located in Tybo, Nevada. The billhead displays a company logo, ornate lettering, and decorative elements including a framed header section with the business name.

This billhead from Hoffman and Co., importers and wholesale dealers in fancy goods, embroideries, ribbons, laces, millinery, and white goods, is dated August 29, 1885. The transaction lists the sale of "6 yds. col. Silk White" for a total of $21 to Rosenberg Bro. The item specifies that it is "Payable in U. S. Gold Coin." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative framed illustration on the left side, detailing their offerings of "Gents' & Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Dress Trimmings, Hair Nets, HOSIERY!"

This billhead from I. Scheier & Co., the Plattsburgh Cigar Factory, records the sale of 300 Clear Havana Cigars for $25.50 to Mr. C. N. Williams on September 30, 1874. The document includes a note to "Please give 300 cigars to Mr Putnam." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative border, and a prominent header stating "Plattsburgh Cigar Factory Established 1863." I. Scheier & Co. is identified as manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers in cigars, tobacco, pipes, fire works, and fancy goods. 3.

This billhead from J. Mandlebaum & Sons, successors to Stern & Mandlebaum, details a transaction with M. Cutter, Kingston & Co. dated October 16, 1885, in Hartford, Connecticut. The invoice lists various fancy goods and notions, including safety pins, damask, cupboard braid, fancy edge braid, bone crochet hooks, tape measures, ladies silk goods, red working cotton, Ruth file counts, Art, mending cotton, and Woolly Dell Germantown yarn, along with their respective quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. The billhead features prominent, ornate Victorian-style typography for the business names, a small decorative emblem for "Telephone Connection," and a printed statement that "All Claims to be made within Five Days from Receipt of Goods." **3.

Billhead from LOUIS REINACH, a wholesale dealer in toys, fancy goods, and notions located at 146 CLARK STREET, near Cor. Madison, Chicago, Illinois. Dated December 6, 1877. The billhead lists a purchase of toys, possibly a 'doller set.' The bill is written in cursive. The billhead features an ornate, all-caps business name. The header lists a variety of items the business sells.

Billhead - 10/21/1881... blue colored billhead for M. Frank successor to Fox & Frank jobber of hosiery, notions, furnishing and fancy goods....39 3rd Street....Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

Billhead from Michels, Friedlander & Co., importers and jobbers of furnishing goods, cutlery, fancy goods, embroideries, Yankee notions, etc. Dated May 22, 1873. The billhead includes the company's address: Nos. 7 and 9 Battery Street, between Bush and Market, San Francisco. This is a receipt from Michels, Friedlander & Co. with a handwritten note stating “OK.” The billhead has a detailed business description, ornate Victorian-style lettering, a printed header, and a gridded section to record purchases.

Billhead from ROSENAU BROTHERS, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 320 Main Street in Buffalo, New York. Dated May 19, 1864. This handwritten billhead includes a list of purchased items, likely millinery or fabric, and corresponding prices. The signature on the billhead, “Sol. Rosenau,” is likely that of Solomon Rosenau, a prominent Jewish businessman who owned the business with his brother. The billhead features simple handwritten text and a few ruled lines to guide the writer.

Billhead from Sands Brothers, dealers in wholesale and retail dry goods, fancy goods, hosiery, small wares, and carpets, located at No. 48 Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated September 1, 1875. The bill lists a purchase of 2½ yds of 'sheeting' for $3.35, likely from J.L. Davis. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, an embossed pattern, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead for Schoenfeld, Cohen & Co., importers and manufacturers of French & German fancy baskets, willow and wooden ware, toys, and fancy goods, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated November 29, 1875. The billhead is printed in black ink on white paper. The business name and address appear on the upper right side of the billhead, as does the date. The business's inventory is listed in the center, below the business's address and name. The left side of the billhead features an illustration of wicker furniture in black ink.

Invoice from Spelman Brothers, importers of fancy goods, notions, and trimmings, located at 355 & 357 Broadway, New York. Dated December 22, 1881. The bill indicates the buyer is H. W. Underwood, located at 447 Fulton St., Brooklyn, New York. The bill lists “1/2 doz Royal Newport Chains 7.25” and the price of $1.88. The billhead has a printed header, simple but clear details of the business address and transaction. The writing is in a formal script.

Billhead from Spelman Brothers, importers of fancy goods, notions, and trimmings, located at 355 & 357 Broadway, New York, NY. Dated March 13, 1883. The bill lists the purchase of various items (e.g. “Paper,” “Telephone Paper,” “Telegraph” “Cigarette”, “Dutch Boards” ) by George W. Witbeck of Nassau, NY. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The handwritten transaction details are not legible.

Invoice from Stearn & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods, toys, and novelties, located at 240 to 248 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. Dated December 2, 1907. The billhead displays a full picture of the store and the business address printed on the billhead. The invoice lists a purchase of 2 dozen chicken at $0.85 a dozen and 1/2 dozen glass vase at $1.20 a dozen, for a total of $2.70. The billhead indicates the terms of payment are 30 days net and 10 days less 2% discount.

Invoice from Strong, Stern & Co., wholesale dealers in fancy goods, ribbons, hosiery, gloves, corsets, shirt fronts, white goods, and a general variety of notions, located in Monticello, New York. Dated November 29, 1871. The bill lists various items purchased by S. Ganung, with a handwritten total amount of $13.15. The billhead displays a decorative framed header section advertising “Special Stock of Watches, Jewelry, Silver & Plated Ware.”

This billhead from Weil & Bernheim, located at No. 85 D street in Marysville, California, is dated May 7, 1864. It records a transaction with Mr. W. J. Ellis for the purchase of "1/2 dz Bird Cages" at a price of $25.00. Weil & Bernheim are listed as dealers in a wide range of goods including books, stationery, perfumery, musical instruments, toys, fancy goods, blank books, and wall paper. The bill specifies that payment is "Payable in U.S. Gold Coin or its equivalent." The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business and buyer names, and decorative borders around the listed product categories, typical of 19th-century commercial stationery.

Billhead - Weil & Levy, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, &c. Located at the corner of Sacramento and Battery Streets, San Francisco. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and a list of the business’s products and services. The billhead indicates that Weil & Levy receive goods regularly from Europe and New York. Dated October 2, 1865. The bill is made out to L. Feeder & Bros. The handwriting in the bottom right corner indicates a price of 3.50. The billhead is printed on high quality paper.

Billhead for Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, etc. Located at 113 Battery Street, between California and Pine, San Francisco, California. Dated July 11, 1881. The bill is written out to “Sarles & Weiderman, Gonzales” and lists a transaction. The billhead is formatted with a list of products sold by Weil & Woodleaf in the left margin, and a list of items purchased in the right margin. The billhead is printed in a simple typeface and uses boldface for emphasis.

Billhead from Ackerman Brothers, dated March 27, 1878. The billhead advertises "FANCY GOODS and TOYS, CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, PLATEDWARE, CUTLERY, Etc." The business was located at 123 Kearny Street & 209 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. This is 1 of 4 billheads in the collection.

Billhead of Buyer, Reich & Co., fancy goods merchants, located at 129 Kearny Street, between Sutter and Post Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead specifies that payment is payable in U.S. Gold. The date on the billhead is March 18, 1878.

Billhead of S. Dannenbaum, importers and dealers in dry and fancy goods, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, carpets, matting, oil cloth, etc. Located at Bernard Block, 167 Georgia Street, and Wholesale House, Nos. 124 and 126 Sansome Street, San Francisco. The billhead is dated April 10, 1884 and is completely filled with line items.

Billhead of S. Dannenbaum, importers and dealers in dry and fancy goods, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, carpets, matting, oil cloth, etc., located at Bernard Block, 167 Georgia Street, Vallejo, California. Dated December 28, 1874.

Billhead from Fuld & Bochlowitz, importers and jobbers of fancy goods, shirts, and drawers. Located at 568.576 Broadway, opposite the Delavan House, and 50-54 James Street, Albany, New York. Dated November 15, 1883.

Billhead of Greenebaum, J., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in English, German & American Stationary, Fancy Goods & Cutlery. San Francisco, California. Dated July 27, 1857.

Billhead from Henry Levy & Brother, importers of English, French, and German fancy goods, staple and fancy stationery, and druggists' articles. Located at 49 Maiden Lane, New York. Dated March 13, 1872.

Billhead of M. De Young, importer of French, English, and German fancy goods, and manufacturer of shell and horn combs, stocks, and caps. Located at 153 Market Street. This is the earliest known example of a Jewish merchant's illustrated billhead in Philadelphia. The woodcut illustrations depict a cap and two combs. Dated February 8, 1834.

Billhead from Spelman Brothers, a fancy goods, notions, and trimmings business located at 355 & 357 Broadway, New York, New York. The billhead is dated March 27, 1885, and was sent to George W. Witbeck in Nassau, New York. The billhead indicates a statement to a bank.

Billhead showing receipt of payment from Strasburger, Pfeiffer & Co., Toys and Fancy Goods, located on Broadway, New York City. Dated January 2, 1879. The billhead is addressed to G. H. Clark in Salisbury, Connecticut. The second page is blank.

This business card advertises Herman, Schwab & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in fancy goods, located at 26 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card's front is printed on coated white card stock and features the business' name and description prominently displayed. The text is simple and elegant, characteristic of business cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

A stereoview photograph depicting the exterior of the Levy & Stearn store, a fancy goods and toy bazaar located at 168 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The storefront is elaborately decorated with various goods on display, including baby carriages, toys, and other merchandise, with several individuals standing outside. The reverse side of the card serves as an advertisement, detailing Levy & Stearn as importers, wholesale and retail dealers in Fancy Goods, Toys & Notions, Wooden and Willow Ware, Berlin Zephyrs, Germantown Canvasses, Perforated Board, and Gold & Silver Trimmings for military, regalia, church, and theatrical purposes. It also notes them as sole agents for Whitney Baby Carriages. The card features ornate Victorian-style typography. The front of the stereoview has vertical text reading "168 Superior Street, opp. Weddell House, CLEVELAND, OHIO." and "FANCY GOODS & TOY BAZAAR."

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a business specializing in trimmings, millinery, and fancy goods, located at No. 92 Market Street in Pittsburgh, PA. The card notes that "KID GLOVES A SPECIALTY." The visual features include a vibrant chromolithographic illustration of blue and white flowers with green foliage surrounding a central rectangular panel that contains the business information in ornate text. This decorative style is typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

A four-page brochure-format trade card for Graf & Heineman Jewelers, issued for the Holiday Season of 1889. The card promotes a wide range of jewelry, including diamonds, precious stones, gold watches, vest chains, charms, lockets, badges, emblem pins, and ladies' and gentlemen's watches in various designs. The front features an illustration of a man and woman adorned with jewelry, seated at a display counter, with the business name "Graf & Heineman Jewelers" in ornate text. The reverse, an embossed cover, depicts a parasol adorned with roses and shamrocks, characteristic of late 19th-century holiday ephemera. The card also has decorative scalloped edges. 3.

This trade card advertises Isaac Liberman, a dealer in Linen Goods, Laces, Fancy Goods, Jewelry & Spectacles, and 1847 Rogers & Brothers Silverware in Syracuse, New York. The card features an intricate, somewhat whimsical illustration in red and white against an olive green background, depicting a frog pulling a woman seated in an ornate carriage, surrounded by oversized mushrooms and plants. **3.

A trade card for J. B. Libirman, advertising jewelry, watches, spectacles, and fancy goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware, located in Syracuse, N. Y. The card features an illustration of a boy dressed in Spanish attire, wearing a hat and a patterned suit, standing beside a cluster of flowers. The text for the products and location is vertically oriented. The reverse side of the card is blank. 3.

Trade card for J. B. Libirman, a business in Syracuse, N.Y., specializing in Jewelry, Watches, Spectacles, and Fancy Goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware. The card features a decorative illustration of a woman in an elaborate, possibly Spanish-inspired, outfit, standing beside an ornate floral design. The card is printed in a monochromatic blue ink, characteristic of trade cards from the period. 3.

Double-sided trade card advertising two businesses in Lancaster, PA, circa 1885. The front features an advertisement for M. Levy, a 'Boots and Shoes' business located at No. 3 East King Street. It includes a colorful illustration of a large tulip-like flower and smaller forget-me-nots, with 'M. LEVY' presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso advertises Wm. Loeb's, specializing in 'Millinery, Fancy Goods and Notions' at 26 and 28 N. Queen Street. The verso text is in simple, curved black lettering. 3.

This trade card advertises Max Greenhood & Co., importers of Dry & Fancy Goods, located at No. 1017 Broadway, between 10th and 11th Streets, Oakland, California. The card features a central illustration of a shaggy brown dog with its tongue out, playing with a red ball, against a blue patterned background. The text is printed in a straightforward serif font. **3.

A trade card for Mrs. Max Weyl's business, offering Fancy Goods and Worsteds, located at 712 7th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a two-tone illustration (red/orange and grey) depicting a young woman wearing an elaborate, whimsical hat, holding a small bouquet of flowers, and seated on a tree stump in a stylized natural setting. The business name and address are printed in the upper left corner. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card features advertisements for two distinct businesses. The recto side displays a lithographic illustration of a baseball player falling, titled "Bravo! The Pet of the Nine," and promotes "MERCHANT'S GARGLING OIL," stating it was first introduced in 1833, manufactured by M. G. O. Co. in Lockport, N.Y., and sold by druggists. It also mentions "JOHN HODGE, Sec'y." The verso side advertises S. Levy, a dealer in Fancy Goods, Notions, Kid Gloves, Hosiery, Gloves, Embroideries, Laces, Wooden and Willow Ware, Zephyrs, Yarns, Canvas, and other novelties in fancy needlework, located on College Street in Oberlin, Ohio. The text on both sides is presented in various decorative typefaces typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card for Schweitzer & Beer, Importers and Dealers in Fancy Goods and Toys, advertises their products including holiday goods, children's carriages, carts, wagons, and novelties. The business was located at 111 State Street, between Washington and Madison Streets, in Chicago. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young girl holding two dolls, with the text "MY DARLINGS" below. The reverse side presents the business name and product categories in a clear, bold typeface, with an ornate decorative border around the "FANCY GOODS AND TOYS" heading. 3.

This circular trade card, shaped like a tambourine, advertises Shoneman Brothers, a "Leading Trimming and Fancy Goods Establishment" located at 116, 118, 120 & 122 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front features a color lithograph titled "The Morning Prayer," depicting an elderly woman holding an infant, with another young girl standing beside her and a cat playing on the floor in a domestic interior. The reverse side explicitly states "The Lowest Prices Guaranteed" and includes details about the business. A cardboard hanger, manufactured by Wolf & Co. of 243 & 245 Arch St., Philadelphia, is attached to the top of the card.

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This trade card advertises Stone's Bazaar, located at 99 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. The card promotes a wide variety of goods including dolls, doll heads and bodies, toys, games, croquet sets, sleds, carriages, wagons, carts, stationery, blank books, ink, picture books, baskets, traveling bags, Russia and Turkey pocket books, and shawl straps. Stone's Bazaar claims to have the largest assortment of Fancy Goods in the state. The card features a decorative illustration of a large pink rose with green leaves and a smaller white daisy in the foreground. The verso is blank. 3.

This trade card for Alfred B. Wenrich, located at 16 North 13th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is shaped like a pallet or tray. The card features a bird perched on top. The card has a red border. The card has a single line of description.

The trade card advertises the Golden Rule Bazaar, an importer of fancy goods and toys, located at 519 Hearny Street, San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a large cat holding an advertisement in its mouth, the Golden Rule Bazaar logo. The back of the card provides detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a Philadelphia-based retailer of dress trimmings and fancy goods. The card features a black maid holding a white baby who is crying. The front of the card includes the address: 111, 113, & 115 North Eighth Street. The back of the card is blank. This trade card is problematic and insensitive due to its racialized imagery. It is also worth noting that this image was likely a common form of marketing in this period and is an important document in the history of racial representation in American advertising.

This trade card advertises the business of George Meindel, a milliner and fancy goods dealer. The card is shaped like a fan and features a floral motif. The text on the front indicates that the business is located at 54 Avenue A, between 3rd and 4th Streets in New York City. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business, and notes that George Meindel has 5 years of experience with Le Moult and 13 years with Hanft Bros.

This trade card advertises H. Levison, a dry goods and fancy goods store located at 323 Montgomery Street and 733 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a woman in a stylish French costume, wearing a black flowered hat. She stands on a floral-patterned rug with a large vase of flowers in the background. There are also two men, a waiter and a customer, depicted in the illustration. The back of the card is a full advertisement for H. Levison's business.

This trade card advertises Hart & Blauvelt, a dry goods and fancy goods store located at the corner of Broadway and Main Street in Nyack, New York. The card features a hand holding a bouquet of flowers, suggesting the sale of fancy goods. The front of the card features red and black ink, likely indicating a red border and black text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Kaufman's, a fancy goods store located at 25 N. Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl giving her doll a bath. The doll is seated in a porcelain bathtub, and the girl is holding a pitcher, while the doll's head is immersed in the water. The back of the card lists the store's inventory, which includes gloves, threads, ornaments, buttons, and other fancy goods.

This trade card advertises Mrs. E. Argersinger's Fancy Goods Store, located at 564 & 566 Broadway in New York. The front of the card depicts a woman wearing a brown hat adorned with flowers. She is dressed in a yellow dress and a fur-collared coat. The background of the card is a floral design. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Peiser's, a fancy goods store located at 409 Eighth Avenue in New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl with a bird perched on a stone wall. She appears to be wearing a dress with an elaborate pattern. The image is framed by a decorative border. The back of the card is full of advertisements for the store.

Trade Card - 561 & 563 MARKET STREET; BOY WITH A HAT; ; ;

This trade card advertises Shoneman Bros., a millinery and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, and 120 8YH Street. The card features a caricature of a young Black boy looking out of a window and holding an ad. The illustration is rendered in a cartoonish style and appears to be intended to be humorous. This is an example of racist imagery from the period. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a store selling trimming and fancy goods, located at 116, 118, 120, & 122 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a goat-drawn cart carrying children, highlighting the lighthearted spirit of the business. The design suggests a focus on children's goods, possibly toys or decorative items for children's rooms. The card dates from approximately 1882. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a trimming and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, 129 & 122 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized image of a dog lying on a beach, with its paws resting on a piece of bark. The dog's head is turned slightly to the right, and its tail is curled around its body. The background is a simple design of sand and water, and the overall aesthetic is fairly simple and understated. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and notions. The front of the card depicts two clowns, one wearing a red and black striped suit, the other a blue and yellow one, playing drunk. The card includes two addresses: 27 & 29 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

Trade card depicting a storefront at 39 North Clark Street in Chicago, Illinois, circa 1885. The image shows three small children and a lamb in front of a sign advertising "Fancy Goods, Novelties of Foreign Countries". The card is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

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.

Trade card advertising G. A. Schwartz's business located at 1006 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts six well-dressed figures in front of a bush. It advertises Christmas exhibitions and mentions a connection to F. O. Schwartz (likely a relative). Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyer & Son, wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, notions, and fancy goods in Richmond, Virginia. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a hummingbird hovering near flowers. The hummingbird holds a small card in its beak that reads "Novelty, Beauty & Fashion - Maison Demorest - Agencies Everywhere - Reliable Patterns in Sizes Illustrated & Described." The back of the card displays the store's name, address (601 and 603 Bread Street, Richmond, Virginia), and further advertises "Full Assortment of Mme. Demorest's Reliable Patterns."

This trade card advertises L. L. Adler's business, "Fancy Goods and Novelties." The front of the card features an illustration of several puppies nestled together in a basket. The image is likely meant to evoke feelings of warmth, cuteness, and perhaps, the idea of treasured items or novelties. Below the image, the card states the address: 290 Chapel Street. The text also mentions that the shop was "Late Lutz & Adler," suggesting a change in business ownership or partnership. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. S. Plaut & Co.'s "The Bee Hive," described as the largest dry and fancy goods house in New Jersey. The front of the card displays a charming illustration of a boy dressed in a sailor suit. The back of the card features a full advertisement, including prices and the business's address: 707 to 721 Broad Street, Newark, NJ. The card's design and illustration style suggest it was likely created sometime in the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises L. Schiff & Co., purveyors of dry and fancy goods, located at 27 Ferry Street in Newark, New Jersey. The card depicts a woman leaning against a box displaying the store's name and address. She is stylishly dressed and has her hand on her hip, possibly suggesting a confident and fashionable persona associated with the shop's merchandise. The illustration style is characteristic of late 19th-century commercial art. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO. There is a second image in the record, but it does not appear to be another trade card.

Trade card advertising Lehman's Millinery and Fancy Goods, located at 535 W. Baltimore St. The card also advertises hat bleaching and pressing services. Circa 1885. From the collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card advertises Levin Bros., jobbers in dry and fancy goods, located at 11 & 12 Washington Street North, Boston. The front of the card features the business name and address in elegant typography. The design is simple and clean, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card has the name David Halpert written on it. The image is primarily text-based, lacking illustrations. The back of the card is not blank; it contains handwritten annotation.

Trade card advertising Newman & Levinson (Successors to Buyer & Reich), importers and dealers in kid gloves, Berlin Zephyrs, German yarns, canvas, chenille, floss beads, hosiery, embroidery, white goods, laces, fancy goods, and trimmings. Located at 129 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration related to the nursery rhyme "Simple Simon." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the fancy goods and fancy work services of Pohmann & Sister, located at 109 South Main Street. The card depicts red roses on a branch. The card is circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, purveyors of fancy goods, located at 116, 118 & 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a Black man hanging out of a window, possibly intended as a form of advertising or a humorous caricature. The imagery contains elements that some viewers might consider racist. The style of the illustration and the overall design of the card suggest it is from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a "well-known trimming & fancy goods store" located at 116, 118, 120, & 122 N. 8th Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a dog playing on a beach. The dog is depicted in a playful pose, suggesting a lighthearted and approachable brand image. The illustration style and color palette suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the business name and address are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Sonnenfeld's Millinery and Fancy Goods Department, located at 610 Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The card depicts flowers and likely dates from circa 1885. The firm was established in 1875 and experienced financial difficulties by the late 1890s.

This record contains two trade cards advertising M. Pohlmann & Sister's millinery and fancy goods store in Dayton, Ohio. The first card (image 1) showcases the business's offerings: millinery, fancy goods, stamping, and embroidery. It highlights their services, including fancy work done on short notice. The address, 105 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio, is clearly displayed. The second card (image 2) is similar in content but may differ slightly in design. The front of both cards are framed by a hand holding a bouquet of flowers. The backs of the cards are NOT ENOUGH INFO.

Brass trade token advertising Weil & Levi, importers of fancy goods in San Francisco, California. The token is designed in the style of a $5 gold piece. The reverse reads "Weil & Levi / San Francisco." Dated circa 1880. It is described as being in VF-EF condition (Very Fine to Extremely Fine). R7, Br. 27.5mm.