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Subject: Fur workers


Billhead of M. D. Cohen, Furrier and Cap Manufacturer, Philadelphia, circa 1850 Billhead of M. D. Cohen, Furrier and Cap Manufacturer, Philadelphia, circa 1850

Billhead of M. D. Cohen, a furrier and cap manufacturer, located at 52 North Second Street, below Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated circa 1850 and features a print of a cap. M. D. Cohen is identified as the father of Dr. Jacob Solis-Cohen. The billhead is part of the E Collection in Archives and Manuscript Series 56, Box A, Folder 3.

Trade Card: S.B. Hartz & Co., Hatters and Furriers, Peoria, Illinois Trade Card: S.B. Hartz & Co., Hatters and Furriers, Peoria, Illinois

This trade card advertises S.B. Hartz & Co., described as "The leading Hatters and Furriers." The front of the card features a charming illustration of children attempting to catch a bird. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of childhood innocence and lightheartedness, possibly to suggest the quality and appeal of the company's products. The business's address, 323-325 Main Street, is clearly displayed, along with the full advertisement. This is the third in a set of three trade cards. The back of the card is blank.