Subject: Fashion

Invoice from Ehrich & Co., importers and dealers in millinery, fancy and dry goods. Located at Nos. 287, 289, 291, 293, 295 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, the bill is dated October 21, 1879. It includes an itemized list of goods purchased by G. F. Back. The billhead features a printed header with ornate lettering and decorative elements, including a company logo of a building with a decorative banner. The text includes the publisher information for “Ehrich’s Fashion Quarterly,” which was a magazine published by the company.

Billhead from Goetter, Weil & Co., Designers & Leaders of Fashion, located at 5, 6, & 7 Court Square & 132 & 134 Lee St., Montgomery, Alabama. Dated January 17, 1889. The bill lists an itemized list of purchases by E. A. Hall, and includes an itemized list of the transaction with prices and quantities. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and has a stamp marking payment received. The billhead also notes their New York office, 22 to 26 Howard Street.

Billhead from Ehrich Brothers, publishers of "Ehrich's Fashion Quarterly." The billhead lists addresses 287, 289, 291, 293, and 295 Eighth Avenue, New York City. The Ehrich brothers were active in Jewish affairs and founded the Ehrich Department Store. Date: circa December 1, 1877.

Cabinet photograph of a woman wearing a hat, fur, and gloves. The photograph was taken by Cohen, located at 439 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1890. The photograph measures 4 1/4" wide x 6 1/2" tall and is mounted on dark gray.

A 40-page illustrated catalogue of fashions for the winter of 1898-1899, published by Hess Brothers department store located at 831-833 Hamilton Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania. This may be the earliest extant catalogue from this well-known store.

Black die-cut trade card depicting a high button shoe with floral decoration. The card is circa 1885. This item is part of the O Collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

This is a July 1890 issue of *Styles and Fashions*, a monthly periodical published in Baltimore, Maryland, for the hat trade. Published by Brighman Hopkins & Co., the periodical features styles and fashions relevant to the hat industry. The pamphlet is associated with Isaac Friedenwald, a member of a prominent Baltimore Jewish family involved in business and commerce.

Trade card and raffle ticket advertising the Palace of Fashion, located at 13 East King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a red and white rose in a basket. The card is circa 1885, and is a duplicate. This item is from Arc.MS.56, Volume 39, Page 30.

Trade card depicting a girl in a Turkish hat. The image is described as "GIRL IN A TURKISH HAT." This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 2 and is dated circa 1885. The card's subject matter suggests a connection to mercantile trade, potentially representing a product or service related to clothing, fashion, or cultural imagery.

This trade card advertises A. Birnbaum & Son, Fashionable Clothiers, located at 144 Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. The card features an illustration of a young girl, possibly named Rosie, dressed in a fashionable outfit. She stands against a background with a floral design. The card is 3 by 4 3/8 inches in size. The front of the card features a red border with a gold and white floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, New York Millinery, located at 6 & 8 Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lithograph of Minnie Hauck, a popular opera singer of the late 19th century. The card is decorated with ornate lettering and design details, which include flower motifs, a ribbon, and a crown. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a millinery shop located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a vase of roses, symbolizing the beauty and elegance offered by the shop. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for A. Hirsh's millinery business.

This trade card advertises the Allegheny Central Store. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. She is depicted standing with one hand on her hip, with a kimono and obi. Her hair is styled in a traditional bun. The image has a black border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Arthur Rosenberg's millinery and fancy goods store in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a cute kitten playing with a die-cut artist's palette. The card is rectangular and has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and fancy goods store in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy and girl reading a book. The illustration is created in pastel tints and ink. The back of the card provides details about the store's inventory, which includes a wide array of items including women's and children's clothing, lace, and artificial flowers. The card employs over a dozen different fonts in a well-designed layout.

This trade card advertises the Universal Fashion Company, located on Broad Street, opposite the Stump Hotel in Nevada City, California. The front of the card features a woman in a blue dress standing in a winter scene. She is wearing a fur-trimmed coat and holding a parasol. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises C. Herrmann & Co., a millinery shop located at 336 Kearny Street and 17 Belden Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a woman wearing a black hat with a feather and a blue dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for hats and caps. The card is shaped like an easel, with a flat, rectangular space at the bottom.

This trade card advertises Danzinger's, a ladies' furnishing goods store located at 76, 78, and 80 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman in a Swiss costume, standing on a bridge and holding flowers. She wears a red dress, white apron, and a straw hat with a blue ribbon. The image includes a small bridge with a flowing river, trees, and a building in the background. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Freud's Corset House, located at 742 & 744 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a basket overflowing with strawberries. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Ferris' Patent Corded Corsets and Waists.

This trade card advertises I. Schwarz, a merchant of fancy goods and notions, as well as ladies shoes. It features an illustration of a well-dressed woman holding a parasol with two doves perched on a rock. The woman's hat matches her dress and shoes, which are black. The address listed on the card is 141 Main Street, Gloversville, New York.

This trade card advertises Jacob Gerber, a clothier located at 5 Ferry Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing short pants, an uncommon garment for women in the 19th century. This suggests that Gerber may have specialized in selling more progressive styles of clothing. The card is in color, with a dark background and a lighter-colored figure.

This trade card advertises Jacob Rothschild's ladies' outfitting store located at 236 Locust Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of angels fitting a woman for clothing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacobs & Bernstein, a clothing retailer located at the corner of 14th Street and Eighth Avenue, New York City. The card features a young woman in a purple dress. She wears a large hat with purple flowers and a band. She holds a fan in her lap, and the address of the store is printed on the fan. The back of the card is blank. The card is made of paper.

This trade card advertises James Rothschild, a clothing manufacturer located at 477 Eighth Avenue, corner of 34th Street, New York. The front of the card displays a photograph of machinery, likely from Rothschild's manufacturing facility. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business, including details about its offerings and services.

This trade card advertises Joseph Weinberg, a clothier, located at 370 Grand Street, New York. The card features a red, white, and blue color scheme with a black border. The front of the card depicts an array of men's clothing, including suits, hats, and ties. The image is surrounded by text that includes the store name, address, and other information. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a retailer of fancy goods, gloves, corsets, and hair accessories, located at 721 & 723 Washington Streets, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a portrait of a young woman. She is posed in a seated position with her hand resting on a table. The image is in a blue-sepia color scheme. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features a soldier holding a sword. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112, and 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features an illustration of Cupid with a basket of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mme. D. Potsdamer, a dressmaker located at the southwest corner of 8th and Noble Streets in Philadelphia. [Potsdamer was a prominent businesswoman in Philadelphia, known for her fashionable attire and her dedication to providing high-quality dressmaking services.] The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children dressed in colonial garb. The back of the card includes the advertisement.

This trade card advertises Mrs. J. Wise, a millinery and dress goods store located at 160 South First Street, San Jose, California. The front of the card features a young woman dressed in a blue dress and hat adorned with a large feather. She holds a bouquet of berries. There is a sprig of leaves on the wall behind her. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Myer Siegel & Co. of Los Angeles, California. The card features a cut-out silhouette of a woman in a fancy gown. The front of the card is blank, but the back is filled with advertising information for the business. The card is dated circa 1885.

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.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., located at 360 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a butterfly with its wings fully spread. The design is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a millinery shop located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two children, a boy and a girl. The boy is wearing a hat and holding an umbrella; the girl is wearing a hat and holding a doll. The card announces an opening event for April 2nd and 3rd on the back.

This trade card advertises S. Bloomfield, a merchant located at 367 6th Avenue, New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a young woman dressed in Indigenous clothing and accessories, including a feather headdress. The woman holds a long staff and stands before a backdrop of a mountainous landscape, with a moon and stars visible in the sky. The card also notes that mail orders are accepted. The back of the card includes a detailed advertisement for the business.

This trade card is one of four advertising S. Cohen & Co., a dress goods and millinery retailer located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an Art Deco style owl with a stylized body and wing feathers. The card has a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Levison, a millinery goods retailer located at 350 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a single red rose against a dark background. The card is likely a trade card from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. There is one other trade card in this record. It features a detailed illustration of a woman's head with a fancy hat or elaborate hair arrangement. The card is printed in a classic, elegant style.

This trade card advertises S. Milkman's Popular Millinery Store at 442 & 444 Fulton Street, New York. The front of the card features a girl holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Salinger Bros., a dry goods merchant located at 1051 Broadway, corner of 11th Street, Oakland, California. The card is folded, and the inside features a place to write wants. On the front of the card, a man in a suit is playing a mandolin to a woman holding a fan. Both appear to be dressed in fashionable clothing. They stand against a white picket fence in front of a house with a tree and other plants. The back of the card features more advertisements. The back of the card features advertisements in the form of printed text.

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohen, a ladies' and children's clothing merchant located at 9 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a girl's head in the center. Her dress has a pointed collar. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, milliners and dressmakers located at 116 & 118 N. 8th Street. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children playing with a performing beetle. The children are dressed in elaborate clothing, which suggests that Shoneman Brothers specialized in fashionable attire. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, and 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a sailing ship approaching a city skyline. The city's buildings are detailed, creating a realistic portrayal of an urban scene. The ship, with its billowing sails, appears to be navigating a harbor. The scene evokes a sense of progress and industry, suggesting that Shoneman Brothers is at the heart of a thriving commercial center. [The business is believed to have been active around 1885.]

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a dress accessory store located at 116, 118, & 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features two, elegant, colorful rose illustrations. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card for Stern and Sonneborn, clothiers located at 217 & 219 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, features a man in a safari-style suit. The suit suggests the business catered to adventurous clientele or those who travelled overseas. The image emphasizes the idea of quality, as the clothing is represented as sturdy and fit for travel. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Stern and Sonneborn.

This trade card advertises Stern Brothers, a dry goods and clothing store located at 32, 34, and 36 West 23rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl dressed in an Austrian costume, highlighting the store's varied fashion offerings. The back of the card showcases a boy in a suit, further emphasizing the store's attire for both men and women.

This record contains a series of three trade cards (this is card 3 of 3) advertising Leo Meyer, a ladies' clothing store in Ashtabula, Ohio. The card features a series of illustrations depicting a girl in various poses, showcasing different styles or aspects of clothing. The style of the drawings suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The card likely served as a promotional item for Leo Meyer's business. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Astrich Bros. features a charming illustration on the front depicting a child sitting in a flower-decorated chariot. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of elegance and childhood innocence, associating the store with quality and refinement. The back of the card displays the business's name and address: "Palace of Fashion, 115 & 117 North King Street." The style of the illustration and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin, consistent with the circa 1885 dating.

Trade card advertising the Bazaar of Fashion, located at 6 & 8 Queen Street. The card features an illustration of a yellow rose. The approximate date is circa 1885. This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 39, Page 31.

Trade card advertising the Universal Fashion Company, owned by Crosett & Samuel, located at 914 Market Street, above Stockton Street, San Francisco, California. The card also features an advertisement for actress Ade Neilson. The card is circa 1885.

Folding trade card shaped like a woman's head wearing a straw hat adorned with a sunflower. The reverse side contains an advertisement. The card is associated with a business named 'Ehrich' located at 8th Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. Circa 1885.

A trade card depicting a girl wearing a large white hat adorned with a flower and a matching dress. The image is described as a full advertisement. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is likely related to mercantile business, given its inclusion in the 'Mercantile' topic.

This trade card, from the Joseph Weil ladies' fashion establishment in Newark, New Jersey, features a charming illustration of a woman on the front. The image is likely a depiction of a fashionable woman of the late 19th century. The style of dress, hair, and pose reflect the aesthetics of that era. The woman’s dress is detailed with what appears to be lace or other decorative trim. The card includes the business address: 144 Springfield Avenue...near Howard. The back of the card features the full advertisement, including prices. The back of the card displays pricing information in an organized manner. It is likely a complete list of apparel or accessory prices, indicating a variety of items offered by the store.

A circa 1885 trade card featuring an advertisement for Mme. Demorest's patterns on the front, and an advertisement for a Downtown Dry Goods Store on the back. The card depicts flowers on the front. The card is part of the O collection and is housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17.

Trade card for National Card of Universal Fashions. The card features an eagle and is advertised on the back. The card is circa 1885. The card is located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card depicting "Shuman Corner," located at the intersection of Washington and Summer Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an illustration of three well-dressed ladies with patterns above their heads, suggesting a fashion or textile-related business. The image includes the phrase "Three of Five...Ladies Spring Wardrobe; 1899." The back of the card features a full advertisement. The card dates from 1899.

Trade card advertising Universal Fashions, located at 655 Myrtle Avenue, between Franklin Avenue and Skillman Street, Brooklyn, New York. The card depicts a pallet with a woman and fan. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.