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Subject: Fish trade


Letter and Envelopes from S. H. & H. Levin & Co., Fish Merchants, Philadelphia, 1875-undated Letter and Envelopes from S. H. & H. Levin & Co., Fish Merchants, Philadelphia, 1875-undated

This archival collection consists of a commercial letter and two envelopes from S. H. & H. Levin & Co., fish merchants located at Race Street Wharf in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter, dated July 14, 1875, is written on company letterhead. One envelope, associated with the letter, shows an 1876 Centennial illustration of the main exhibition building on its reverse. The second envelope is undated. The firm was established in 1850.

Trade Card for B. Cohen, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Water Fish Trade Card for B. Cohen, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Water Fish

This trade card advertises B. Cohen, a wholesale and retail dealer in fresh and salt water fish located at 2 and 4 Ludlow Street, NYC. The card is actually a two-sided order form, featuring the business of P. Coleman & Co. of Constantia, NY on the first side. P. Coleman & Co. sold pike, perch, and eels from Lake Erie. The reverse side of the card features B. Cohen's business information. The front of the card has a handwritten order on it.

Trade Card for Begloff Fish Co., Inc. Trade Card for Begloff Fish Co., Inc.

This trade card advertises the Begloff Fish Co., Inc., a wholesale fish dealer located at 28 Peck Slip in New York City. The front of the card features the company's name and a description of its business. The back of the card provides instructions for shipping.

Trade Card for Rosenstein Brothers, Agents for Royal Brand Fish Delicacies Trade Card for Rosenstein Brothers, Agents for Royal Brand Fish Delicacies

This trade card advertises Rosenstein Brothers, agents for Royal Brand Fish Delicacies. The card features a vibrant picnic scene with families enjoying various fish products. The scene includes a picnic basket, children playing, and a couple sharing a meal. There is a large tree in the background with a view of a lake. The front of the card features an illustrated image of a family picnicking. The back of the card is a full advertisement listing all the various types of Royal Brand fish delicacies.

Trade Card: Hyman Bros., Live Carp, Troy, New York Trade Card: Hyman Bros., Live Carp, Troy, New York

This trade card advertises Hyman Bros., a business specializing in live carp. The front of the card features a striking illustration of a large carp, realistically depicted in great detail. The fish is the clear focal point, taking up much of the space.  The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic.  Below the illustration, the text 'LIVE CARP A SPECIALTY' is prominently displayed. The address, 127 River St., is also visible, although the rest of the text is too difficult to read. The back of the card is not visible in the provided image.