Subject: Furniture

Abstract of furniture supplied to Frank Marx Etting. Signed by U.S. Paymaster N. Brinton. This government record documents the supply of furniture during the American Civil War, with details referencing Baltimore, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; and Louisville, Kentucky. Dated August 20, 1861; January 17, 1863; and September 30, 1863.

An adjustable brass lectern stand, approximately 11.5" long and 9" deep. When flat, it is 3.5" high. The stand features turned legs and an adjustable back with a Star of David and scroll/floral motif. It is composed of eight separate pieces of cast brass, fastened together with machined screws. The stand appears designed to hold a book, for use in giving a speech, or for music. Created circa 1875.

Invoice from A. Maass & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in furniture, bedding, crockery, glassware, cutlery, lamps, mirrors, carpets, silver-plated ware, oil cloth, matting, upholstery goods, etc., located at No. 18 South C Street, Virginia, Nevada. Dated July 15, 1868. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by Savage Mill. The billhead is printed with a decorative lithographic image of a parlor setting, with text set in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The bill includes two government revenue stamps.

Billhead from A. Maass & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in furniture, bedding, crockery, glassware, cutlery, lamps, mirrors, carpets, silver-plated ware, oil cloth, matting, upholstery goods, etc., located at No. 18 South C Street, Virginia, Nevada. Dated November 1, 1868. The bill lists a purchase of matting by Savage Mining Company. The billhead has a decorative framed header, including a small illustration of furniture and an inscription of the business name. The billhead is printed on fine quality paper with a grid of lines.

Invoice from Charles Zinn & Co., importers of French and German baskets and willows and manufacturers of Willow Ware, Rattan and Colored Willow Furniture. Located at 406 Broadway & 72, 74 & 76 Walker Street, New York, New York. The bill lists an itemized list of the items purchased, with prices and totals listed. The billhead contains details of the business, and the buyer. The header of the billhead includes a graphic design in a scrolled oval shape depicting the company's business.

Billhead from F. Geldowsky, a furniture manufacturer located at 107 Washington St. Extension, Boston. Dated April 3, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of ‘Heavy Hollow Chair’ and ‘Oak F. Chair’ by W. E. Hiske. The total of the bill is $15.25. The billhead includes a decorative frame and images of the factory and warerooms.

Invoice from F. POLLARD, a manufacturer of show cases, located at 36, 38, & 40 South Water Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated November 8, 1882. The bill lists one 8-foot counter and a transaction total of $39.60. It is marked as received and paid by F. Pollard. The billhead includes an elaborate illustration of the exterior of F. Pollard's store. It includes ornate lettering and several decorative elements typical of the 19th century.

Billhead from Greenboum & Co., a general store offering a variety of goods including dry goods, fancy goods, groceries, liquors, provisions, furniture, boots, shoes, hardware, crockery, lumber, oils, paints, and general merchandise. The business was located in Soledad, California. The billhead is dated May 1, 1882. The buyer is J. T. Porter. It includes a list of items purchased and their prices. An associated business listed is J.A. Goldwater, possibly a supplier of goods or a partner in the business.

This billhead from J. Schreiber, Bedding and Furniture, located at 121 and 123 Sansome Street in San Francisco, details a transaction with Messrs A. Cohn & Co. dated October 16, 1867. The invoice lists various bedding items purchased, including 6 Double Pulu Beds for $60.00, 6 3/4 Pulu Beds for $48.00, 6 Single Pulu Beds for $30.00, 12 1/2 Pillows for $12.00, and Burlap for $3.00, totaling $149.00. The item features a decorative red lithograph on the left depicting a bed and two figures, advertising "PULU. CURLED HAIR, MOSS, TOW, EXCELSIOR TWINE, FURNITURE SPRINGS, Red Lace, Ticking, Etc." The business name "J. SCHREIBER" is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering, and the document includes ruled lines for itemization. 3.

Invoice from Jacob Schreiber, an importer of live geese feathers, furniture springs, curled hair, and other related products. Located at Nos. 121 and 123 Sansome St., between Pine and Bush, San Francisco. Dated May 5, 1869. The bill lists 1 dozen “Ruby pillows” and 6 lbs. of “L. & S. Feathers” purchased by A. Cohn & Co., D'ville. The billhead displays an ornate logo featuring a four-poster bed with a couple in bed. The bill mentions that payments are payable in gold at par.

Invoice from Ketcham Rothschild & Co., a furniture company located at 154 & 156 West Madison St., Chicago, Illinois. Dated June 25, 1884. The invoice lists two items purchased by George R. Seatt, likely furniture, including a “lounge” and a “cafe”. The billhead displays the company name in ornate lettering with a decorative header. It also lists the names of the owners (I.C. Ketcham, W.S. Rothschild, and J.K. Peterson). The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Bill from L. Wolfson, a dealer in dry goods, hats, boots and shoes, clothing, gents' furnishing, furniture, carpets, matting, crockery, glassware, and other items, located on the Main Plaza, San Antonio, Texas. Dated May 24, 1884, the bill shows the purchase of one walnut table by Colora Santos. The total cost is listed as $4.00, and the bill is marked “Paid” with the signature of L. Wolfson. This billhead has an ornate Victorian-style lettering. The header features an engraved image of a three-story brick building, likely Wolfson's store, with the name of the business printed in a large, bold font and additional details about their location, merchandise, and New York office.

This billhead, dated November 8, 1877, details a transaction between M. S. Kahn, successor to Kahn & Goldsmith, Importers of Baskets, and Mess. Oliver & Norton. The itemized list includes various baskets, willow ware, papier mache goods, Japanese and colored willow furniture. The total amount due is $54.70. The billhead features a decorative vignette of a willow ware folding stand and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, prominently displaying "M. S. Kahn, SUCCESSOR TO KAHN & GOLDSMITH, IMPORTERS OF Baskets and German Baskets, Willow Ware & Papier Mache Goods, JAPAN and COLORED WILLOW FURNITURE, &c, &c." 3.

This billhead, dated January 21, 1870, details a transaction between Phillips & Liebenstein, manufacturers of chairs and furniture in Chicago, and Messrs. Rohrbough & Moore. The itemized list includes "1 Doz. Bryman Hall," "1/2 Doz. Backs," "1 Flag Seat Chair," and "3 Dining" (possibly Dining Chairs or related items) for a total of $42.25, with a "Cartage" charge of $1.60, resulting in a total of $40.65 due. The document notes a 5% deduction for cash payment on wood seat chairs. Visually, the billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and "CHAIRS AND FURNITURE" sections, alongside a decorative border, typical of commercial documents of the period. 3.

Billhead from Schoenfeld & Heyman, dealers in furniture, carpets, crockery, glass, and plated ware, located at 29 South C Street, Virginia, Nevada. The billhead is dated November 30, 1877. The bill is for a purchase of 2 Rotary Chairs by the Virginia School Trustees for $30.00. The billhead features an ornate graphic of furniture, and decorative elements in the form of a border around the business information.

An invoice from Schoenfeld & Heyman, dealers in furniture, carpets, crockery, glass, and plated ware, located at 29 South C Street, Virginia City, Nevada, dated September 1, 1877. The bill lists a purchase of a variety of items by the Virginia School Trustees. Items include 'Toilet,' 'Office Chair,' 'Chairs,' 'Leather Chairs & Stool,' 'S.L. Arm Chair,' 'Curtains,' 'Lamps,' and 'Sleeper Sofa.' The bill displays decorative elements such as a framed header section.

Billhead for Spiegel, Thoms & Co., manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers in all kinds of furniture and chairs, located at 73 West Washington Street, Indianapolis. The bill lists one item, likely a chair, bought by W. H. Campbell, and displays the date, October 2, 1861. The billhead is written on a ledger with lined paper.

Lithographed billhead advertising the furniture and upholstery business of an unidentified manufacturer located at 22 Rivington Street, between Chrystie and Forsyth Streets in New York City. The billhead features a large illustration of furniture. The date on the billhead is April 14, 1871. This item is part of the Schomburg Center's collection.

Billhead of A. Maass & Co., a furniture, crockery, and lamp business located at 18 South C Street in Virginia City, Nevada. The billhead is dated April 19, 1872, and also mentions A. Maass and D. Wolf in San Francisco.

Billhead from H. Berger at 38 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, advertising a "superior assortment of furniture." Dated May 15, 1872. The billhead features a depiction of furniture. This item is part of the O collection, Manuscript Collection 1410, Box 2, Folder 25.

Billhead from Lachman Bros., furniture, carpets, stoves, and upholstery dealers, located at 2019 Mission Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated February 26, 1907.

Two billheads documenting the sale of three chairs to the New York City 6th District Court. The billheads are dated October 23, 1895, and issued by Bloomingdale Brothers. One billhead is signed by E.W. Bloomingdale and the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (D.P.W.). The documents are part of a larger collection of financial records.

An illustrated envelope addressed to an unknown recipient. The envelope features an advertisement for Jacob & Josef Kohn, Bent Wood Furniture, located at 297 Pearl Street, New York, New York. The envelope is dated May 28, 1895. The return address is T. S. Corsby & Son.

This is a six-page (plus insert) catalog from the New York showroom of Jacob & Josef Kohn, the renowned Viennese bentwood furniture manufacturers. The catalog showcases a selection of their furniture with detailed descriptions, likely targeting upscale clientele in New York City. The catalog's small size (4.5" x 6.5") suggests it may have been intended for distribution or browsing in the store itself.

This letter from E. Schloss & Co., manufacturers of marble and wood top tables, parlor suits, hat racks, and other furnishings, dated August 1, 1882, is addressed to A. K. Kingsbury, Esq., Cashier. It concerns the collection of a draft for twenty-eight 15/100 dollars on James Furniture Co., with instructions to charge exchange if refused. The letterhead features an ornate Victorian-style design with the company name, a detailed vignette illustrating a marble and wood top table, and addresses for the main business at 379 Pearl Street and the factory at 719, 721 & 723 Fifth Street in New York. 3.

A receipt documenting payment for furniture refinishing services rendered by Charles Bandorine (or similar name) to Mr. Tobias. The receipt, dated October 20, 1840, originates from New York City. The merchant's signature has been removed, indicating payment. The receipt measures 6.5" x 8".

A receipt documenting the sale of furniture from John Horspool to Mr. Tobias in New York City on March 30, 1838. The receipt measures 7" x 3".

Receipt documenting the sale of various pieces of furniture from Louis Belloni to Henry Tobias in New York City on October 22, 1842. The receipt measures 8" x 8.5".

This trade card features an engraved portrait of John Hancock on the front, with the name "Hancock" printed below and "Bufford Boston" in the bottom right corner, indicating the publisher or printer. The reverse side presents a "Directory of Reliable Business Men on Fulton Street, BROOKLYN," listing various businesses, their industries, and street numbers. Businesses include a one-price clothier, cigar store, hotel and restaurant, saddle & harness maker, hatter, fashionable boot & shoe maker, fine groceries, photographer, dyeing establishment, dry goods store, central tea company, butter/cheese/egg supplier, fruit/wine/liquor store, music store, furniture store, bakery, butcher, fancy goods store, gent's furnishing goods store, and sporting goods store. The card serves as an advertisement and business reference, typical of late 19th-century mercantile practices.

This trade card serves as an advertisement for the Oregon Furniture Mfg. Co., located in Portland, Oregon. The business manufactured and sold furniture, and also dealt in carpets, bedding, and other related items. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young girl with curly blonde hair, wearing a ruffled bonnet, holding a pink and white fan, with a cat peeking from behind her. This image is characteristic of late 19th-century chromolithography. The verso provides business details, including the names of the President (Sam. Lowenstein) and Secretary (Wm. Kapus), lists the company's offerings, and provides addresses for their Office and Salesrooms (208 and 210 First Street) and Steam Factory (207 and 209 Front Street). The verso also features decorative borders and ornate Victorian-style typography.

A trade card for R. Laupheimer & Bro., dealers in parlor and chamber furniture, carpets, oil cloths, matting, mattresses, bedding, window shades, and stoves, located at 303 North Gay Street, near Aisquith Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The verso indicates that weekly and monthly payments were accepted. The obverse features a whimsical illustration of a young boy, possibly a clown or in a period costume, blowing bubbles, set against a background of large, circular shapes suggesting light or additional bubbles. The text on both sides is presented in various decorative and stylized fonts typical of the period. 3.

This trade card advertises C. H. & E. S. Goldberg, furniture dealers with locations at 326 Washington Street and 31 Jay Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy in black and sepia leaning over a ship's rail. The back of the card advertises showcases, featuring an illustration.

This trade card advertises J. A. Goldbeck, a furniture dealer located at 426 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a detailed illustration of a large, ornate singer sewing machine. The back of the card is fully dedicated to advertising the business and lists several types of furniture sold, including bedroom sets, parlor suites, and dining room furniture.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in the Excelsior Building, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features an image of a figure, possibly a chareb, playing pipes. There is additional information about the business on the back of the card. The trade card is one of five. [Isaacs was known to be active in Jewish community affairs.]

This trade card advertises Meyer, Arnold & Co., located at 123 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of two dogs, one wearing a collar, eating a top hat. The text indicates the business is located one door below Smithfield Street, opposite the Dollar Savings Bank. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a furniture store in Troy, New York. The front of the card features an image of birds perched on branches. The card is printed in black ink on white cardstock. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's Furniture Store, located at 1218 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a woman riding a bucking mule. The woman is wearing a long dress and a hat. She is holding onto the mule's reins. The mule is bucking, and its legs are in the air. There is a large pile of bedding on the mule's back. The card is damaged. The back of the card is a full advertisement for bedding.

Trade card depicting a comical scene titled "Fishing in Earnest," located at 1724 Franklin Avenue (Old No. 1824). The reverse features illustrations of folding chairs. The card is circa 1885 and relates to a family buried in the Jewish Mount Sinai Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.

This trade card advertises E. Schneider, a retailer of a wide variety of goods. The front of the card lists the merchandise offered: "Dealer in Furniture, China, Glassware, Toys, Fancy Goods...etc." The address is clearly printed as "751 and 753 S. Halsted St., near 19th." The phrase "Cesky Obchod" is also visible; this is Czech for "Czech shop", suggesting a clientele or business focus on the Czech community in Chicago. The back of the card is blank. The image shows a late 19th-century style.

Trade card advertising I. W. Goldberg's Furniture Store, located at 114 Broad Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey. The card features a die-cut design in the shape of an expandable fan, depicting a boy and a dog on a raft with the caption "A Faithful Companion." The card was likely printed circa 1885 by Edmonds Adv. Co.

This trade card advertises Isaac Benesch & Sons, a furniture store located at 285 & 287 North Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a depiction of a girl holding a flower. The illustration style and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. [Isaac Benesch, a Jewish-German carpenter, established the business in the late 1860s, expanding it over the following decades. By 1889, his sons became partners, transforming it into one of Baltimore's earliest and most prominent department stores. The Benesch family was known for its inclusive practices, serving diverse customers in a period of segregation, and also participating in the city's desegregation movement.]

This trade card advertises J. Rosenblatt & Co., importers of house furnishings, located at 32 S. Howard Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features the business name prominently displayed. The words "IMPORTERS" are displayed above the address. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising the furniture business of Jacob Weinheimer, located at 49 North Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The card's reverse is blank. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Julius Lansburgh, Carpet Furnisher, located at 315 Seventh Street, Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a cat. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. [Julius Lansburgh's brothers, Gustav and James, founded the Lansburgh & Bro. department store, a prominent D.C. retailer from 1860 to the 1960s. By 1875, Julius established the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Company, relocating several times within the shopping district to find the optimal location. His brothers eventually occupied an entire city block for their department store. After retiring from the furniture business, Julius opened an interior decorating business, which he operated until 1928, when he became ill.]

This trade card advertises Julius Lansburgh, a carpet furnisher located at 315 Seventh St., Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a cat. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. [Julius Lansburgh's brothers, Gustav and James, founded the Lansburgh & Bro. department store, a prominent D.C. retailer from 1860 to the 1960s. Around 1875, Julius established the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Company, experimenting with different locations before his brothers' department store occupied a large city block. After retiring from the furniture business, he opened an interior decorating business, operating until 1928 when he fell ill.]

This trade card advertises Zundel & Wineman, a furniture store located at 112 South Pennsylvania Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a woman wearing a blue hat. The image is likely a detail from a larger advertisement. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business. The image shows the front of the card; the back is described in the donor's notes.