Subject: Fish Trade

Billhead of Henry Levin, fish merchant, dated April 21, 1852. The billhead features a large print of a fish. Henry Levin's business address is listed as 50 North Wharves, below Race St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Billhead from Henry Levin's business, advertising the sale of fish. The billhead is dated May 12, 1852, and lists the business address as 50 North Wharves, below Race St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Printed by Small & Gerhart.

An advertising envelope for Koons, Schwartz & Co., wholesale fish, cheese, and provisions dealers, located at 144 North wharves, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The envelope dates from 1890.

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.

A commercial letter written by Loeb & Brother, fish wholesalers located at 164 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio, to N. E. Harlow on April 7, 1870. The letter's content pertains to business matters, likely related to fish shipping or wholesale trade.

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.

This trade card advertises Rosenstein Brothers, General Agents for Royal Brand Fish Delicacies, in New York City. The front of the card depicts a family enjoying a picnic with cans of sardines. The card appears to be printed in colors, with the family figures and the cans of sardines highlighted in red. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the company.

Trade card for the Berman Fish Company, located at 109 Fulton Market, New York City. The card includes a telephone number: Beekman 7914.5453. The date is unknown, but the style suggests a turn of the 20th century date.

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.