Subject: Furniture industry and trade

Lithograph depicting Moss's Upholsterer store located at 127 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is possibly the earliest known image of a Jewish-owned store in the USA and may be from the earliest known use of lithography in the US. The lithograph is a leaf from a larger book.

Billhead for Heyman Brothers & Co., dealers in furniture, carpets, crockery, glass, and plate ware, located at the corner of B and Taylor Streets in Virginia City, Nevada. Dated January 3, 1877. A. Cook is listed on the billhead in San Francisco, California. Features a large lithograph of furniture.

Envelope addressed to G. Engle from Levin Brothers, furniture dealers located at 3143 Main Street Southeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The envelope is dated circa 1895.

This trade card advertises D. Rosen's second-hand goods store, located at 186 1/2 Maine Street in Brunswick, Maine. The front of the card lists the services offered by the store, including selling second-hand clothing, boots, shoes, and furniture as well as pressing and repairing clothing. The card features simple typography and a plain background.

This trade card advertises Ludwig Baumann & Co., a furniture store located on West 125th Street in New York City. The card features an ornate illustration of a room interior with a variety of furniture pieces. The back of the card is blank. For a complete list of the partners, see card 12.952 or item 1200 in the Judaica catalog.

This trade card advertises the business of A. J. Weidener, a furnisher located at 36 South Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a lithographic illustration of a stone archway with crashing waves in the background. The colors are predominantly shades of blue, green, and white. The card has a red border.

This trade card advertises David Seidmann, a furniture dealer located at 323 North Second Street in Philadelphia. The card is simple in design, featuring a white background with black lettering. The front of the card prominently displays the name “David Seidmann,” followed by the phrase “Furniture Dealer,” and the address. [David Seidmann's business is known to have been located at this address in Philadelphia in the 1880s, so the trade card can be dated to roughly that time period.] The card appears to be from a collection of 19th-century trade cards. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Adolph Nachman, a furniture dealer located at 71 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features an image of a building with a large storefront window. [Adolph Nachman Sommer was buried in the Hebrew Cemetery in Texas in 1987. He was born in 1902. The card's text indicates that the furniture store is located directly across the street from the Dime Museum, which may have been an entertainment venue.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Levin Bros., manufacturers and dealers in store fixtures, with a specialty in restaurant fixtures. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a roll top desk. The address listed on the card is 121 Bowery, 3 doors below Canal Street, New York.

This trade card advertises Gassinger, Heymann & Co., manufacturers of store, bar, and office fixtures in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card provides the address of the business as 431 and 433 Colvin Street, located between Gay and Hillen Streets. The card also mentions that the business accepts mail orders promptly. [Gassinger, Heymann & Co. was likely owned by members of the Gassinger family.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the American Rattan & Reed Mfg. Co. located in New York, NY. The front of the card displays the company name prominently, along with its warehouse address (33 & 35 Richardson Street) and office address (18 & 22 Guernsey Street) and telephone number (91 Williamsburg). The card's design is simple and functional, focusing on conveying essential business information. The back of the card is blank. [The company's president was Chas. H. Louis.]

This trade card, dated 1883, advertises the furniture business of Nathan Bensinger in Louisville, Kentucky. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man in an oversized hat, holding a large key. The back of the card features a calendar. This card advertises the business's location: 316 & 318 Main Street. [The card was on display at the American Jewish Archives exhibit at the Library of Congress in 2005. The Bensingers were one of the earliest Jewish families to live in Louisville, Kentucky.]

This trade card advertises Sternberger's, a bedding store located at 1218 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a bull engaging in a comical fight with a fox. The bull is standing on its hind legs, paws in the air, and the fox is in a defensive posture, with its head lowered. The scene is likely meant to be humorous and is likely meant to represent the idea of Sternberger's being 'tough' on the competition. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for Sternberger's bedding products.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's, a furniture dealer located at 1218 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an image of a carnation with the business name printed across the top. The back of the card has an advertisement for bedding.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's Furniture and Bedding Store, located at 1218 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a lily, a symbol of purity and beauty, often associated with the home. The back of the card includes an advertisement for bedding. The image is in shades of blue and green, and features a stylized floral design. The card is bordered in blue.

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.

This trade card advertises Kammerer & Weber, a fine furniture store located at 927 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an artist's palette with paintbrushes. The trade card names C. Weinmann as the owner. 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 J. L. Isaacs, a house furnishings store located at 1210 and 1212 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a young girl with a shovel, possibly digging in a garden or on a beach. [J. L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises the Home Furniture and Carpet Company located at 263 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a thatched-roof cottage, evoking a sense of homey comfort and suggesting the style of furniture sold by the company. The image is likely intended to convey a feeling of coziness and quality associated with domestic life. Below the image, the text clearly displays the business name and street address. The back of the card is blank.

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 Posner's, a general store located on Lexington Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of Don Quixote riding a horse. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises Zundel & Wineman's furniture store in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a cartoon illustration of a couple kissing with a humorous poem printed below. The back of the card is a full-page advertisement. The address of the store is listed at 112 South Penn Avenue. The store specialized in furniture for all occasions, including marriage anniversaries.

This trade card for Sternberger's Feather, Mattress and Bed Clothing Depot depicts three elves standing in a meadow amongst flowers, one holding a large butterfly. The card is bordered in blue and features a white background. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the store, including the business's address: 1218 Market Street, Philadelphia.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's, described as the "Old Reliable Feather, Mattress and Bed Clothing Depot." The front of the card features a prominent illustration of a pansy, rendered with considerable detail, suggesting a focus on floral motifs and possibly hinting at the quality and craftsmanship of the bedding products. The back of the card contains an advertisement for the business. The card lists the business' address as 1218 Market Street.

This trade card advertises Feld & Fine, proprietors Nathan Feld and Samuel Fine, dealers in house furnishings. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a wheat stalk, possibly representing abundance and prosperity. The address is also visible: S.W. Corner 6th & Main, Cincinnati, Ohio. The back of the card features a full advertisement, though the details aren't visible in the provided image. The style suggests it may date from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises George Heyman, a furniture and household goods merchant located at 179 Canal Street in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of two children hiding under a white sheet. They are peeking out at the viewer and laughing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ellis Wolfson's store in Troy, New York, which sold carpets, cloths, and furniture. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts an ape or monkey seated on an ass or donkey. The text on the card clearly states the business name and address: Ellis Wolfson, 444 River Street, Troy, New York. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [A newspaper clipping on the back of the card notes that Ellis Wolfson was convicted of arson in 1885 and sentenced to seven years and six months in prison. The fire occurred in his store in March of that year. The clipping also mentions that Wolfson's father fainted after the sentencing.]

This trade card for L.J. Levi, a Philadelphia-based retailer at 1809 Ridge Avenue, is a vertical card with a red border. The front of the card displays a vase of red and white roses against a textured background. The back of the card advertises a large assortment of toys, wood willow and tinware, and offers wringer and basket repair services.

This trade card advertises Joseph Scherer, a dry goods and furniture merchant located at 149 & 151 S. Broadway, and 85 S. Broadway in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an image of a young girl in a flowing dress holding a yellow bird on her finger. The background is a solid gold color. The back of the card is filled with a detailed advertisement.

This trade card advertises Joseph Scherer, a furniture and furnishings retailer in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a girl holding a kitten. She is wearing a green dress. The background is gold. [Scherer's store was located at 149 & 151 S. Broadway and 85 S. Broadway.] The card is one of three in a set.

This trade card, printed in the late 19th century, advertises Joseph Scherer, a furniture dealer and dry goods merchant, who operated in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a girl dressed in a pink dress with her hand around a dog's head. The back of the card provides additional business information. The store's multiple addresses are listed as 149 & 151 South Broadway, as well as 85 South Broadway.

This trade card advertises Rice, Born & Co., a business located at 77, 79, and 81 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two mice riding a snail. The scene is rendered in shades of pink and sepia. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of Schipper & Block, located in the Woolner Building in Peoria, Illinois. The front of the card features an image of a bowl with two plates and two pink roses, suggestive of a home goods store. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for the business. [The firm may have been a dry goods and furniture establishment, considering its association with the Woolner Building, a furniture emporium.]

This trade card advertises L. Lowenstein, a house furnishings store located at 683 8th Avenue, near the corner of 43rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of four bunnies looking up at an owl perched in a moonlit sky. The bunnies are standing on a topaz-colored leaf. The card is printed in brown sepia tones. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Grumme & Klippenstein's West End Furniture Rooms in Elmira, New York. The front of the card features a simple line drawing of a stick figure, possibly a caricature, in a green waistcoat and black tights. The figure's attire and style are reminiscent of 19th-century illustrations. Below the illustration, the business name and address are prominently displayed: GRUMME & KLIPPENSTEIN, 218 TO 222 WEST WATER STREET. The back of the card is blank. The inclusion of a caricature of a Black man in the image warrants attention, as it reflects the racial biases of the time period and may be considered offensive.

This trade card advertises Brooks & Spiegel, furniture dealers. The front of the card is in the shape of a tambourine. A woman in a blue dress with pink flowers in the background is featured. The back of the card displays a full advertisement.

This is one of three trade cards advertising the furniture store of I. Benesch & Sons, located at 549 to 557 N. Gay Street above Belair Market, Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl giving a boy a drink from a well. The scene is situated in a small, enclosed courtyard with trees and other plants surrounding it. The card features an ornate, textured border surrounding the image. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the store. [The card's advertisement was printed sometime around 1885. Isaac Benesch was a Jewish-German carpenter who leased land in the bustling business district of Old Town, Baltimore, between 1866 and 1882, building a successful furniture emporium. He expanded the store to encompass three adjoining properties. The building is now the site of The Nevermore Haunt. The Benesch store served the community of Old Town, a diverse neighborhood that included many Germans, Jews, and African Americans. The Benesch family was also active in the movement to desegregate the city. In 1889, Isaac's sons were made partners in the business, and I. Benesch & Sons grew to become one of the most prominent department stores in East Baltimore.]

This trade card advertises I. Benesch & Sons, furniture merchants located at 549 to 557 N. Gay Street, above the Belair Market in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features a woman wearing a scarf hat and scarf over her bodice. There is a tear at the bottom of the card. [The card was printed sometime around 1885. The business was founded by Isaac Benesch, a Jewish-German carpenter who leased land in the bustling business district of Old Town. Between 1868 and 1882 Isaac Benesch annexed three adjoining properties for his growing furniture emporium. His sons later joined the business and the firm was known as I. Benesch & Sons. I. Benesch & Sons was known for serving all customers, regardless of their ethnicity, race, or religion, and for being one of the earliest and most prominent department stores in East Baltimore.] The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

Trade card advertising I. Benesch & Sons, a furniture store located at 549-557 N. Gay Street above Belair Market in Baltimore, Maryland. Circa 1885. The card depicts a scene of two girls in a washtub. The reverse features a full advertisement.

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 Hyman, a furniture dealer located at 135 & 137 E. 5th St., Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features a winter scene with a decorative floral border. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Straus', a dry goods and furniture store in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children playing in a large barrel filled with colorful flowers. The address is listed as 101, 103, 1117 & 119 N. Howard Street. The card notes that the back of the card contains a “grand opening” advertisement. The card has slight damage to the top right corner. The back of the card is not included in the digital copy.

This trade card advertises Rosenberg's Elastica Finishes. The front of the card features a line drawing of a man in a yellow jacket and top hat. The style of the illustration and the man's attire suggest a late 19th-century setting. The back of the card is a full advertisement, though the specifics are not visible in the provided image.

This trade card advertises J. B. Nyburg, a dealer in second-hand furniture, located at 721 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD. The front of the card features a decorative floral design. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The card shows some damage and was donated to aid Russian Jews. There is a second image in the record, which shows the back of the card.

This trade card advertises Sol. Heyman's, a bedding, oil cloth, carpets, and furniture establishment. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child in a goat-drawn cart. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business's name and address are clearly displayed at the top of the card: 974 Third Ave., Near 58th St. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the furniture business, S. Rosenbloom & Sons, located at 325 Warren Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young boy playing with a hoop. He is wearing a kilt. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the company.

This trade card advertises Schipper & Block, a dry goods store located in Peoria, Illinois. The card depicts a colorful illustration of a bird perched on a fan, with a pink rose in the background. The front of the card is printed in a bold, decorative style. The back of the card lists the various goods sold by Schipper & Block, which includes dress goods, silks, furs, carpets, and draperies.

This trade card advertises Spiegel & Co., furniture dealers located at 251 & 255 Wabash Avenue in Chicago. The front of the card depicts a man sitting at a dining table, gesturing to a young couple entering the room. The couple is dressed in formal attire, the man in a suit and hat, and the woman in a long dress. The image uses shades of blue and flesh color, with the man at the table and the woman in the couple dressed in tones of blue. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's Furniture at 1218 Market Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a stylized red rose on a branch. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This is one of two trade cards for Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 North Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration depicting a naval battle scene, likely a moment from the American Civil War. Admiral David Farragut, a prominent figure in the Civil War, can be seen in the scene. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, part two of a set, advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a naval battle during the Civil War. The USS Merrimac, a Confederate ironclad, is prominently featured in the scene. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of four trade cards featuring a young girl dressed in different costumes. This particular card (the first in the set of four) shows the girl in a different outfit. The front of the card displays a charming illustration of a young girl, possibly a child model, elegantly dressed in a costume. The image is brightly colored, likely intended to attract attention. The illustration is accompanied by text providing the name and address of the business. The text “49 N. Salina Street” is clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young girl dressed in different costumes. This card is part of a set of four, with three other cards featuring the same young girl. [Jacob Weinheimer was a Jewish merchant who specialized in selling furniture, house furnishings, and other household goods.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York, features a young girl dressed in a variety of costumes. The girl is shown in four different outfits. This is the fourth of four cards in a set. [Jacob Weinheimer was a Jewish businessman who operated a furniture dealership in Syracuse, New York.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a series of four illustrations. Each illustration shows a young girl dressed in different costumes. The second set of four illustrations is visible in this image. The card is part of a series of four, with the other images showing different illustrations of young girls in different costumes. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Oregon Furniture Manufacturing Co. in Portland, Oregon shows a drawing of the Battery in New York City in a circle at the center of the card. This may refer to the original business's location. It's possible the owner or owners of the business were from New York and came to Oregon. The card indicates the locations for the company's factory, sales, lumber yard, and shipping department, all in Portland. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises the Oregon Furniture Manufacturing Co., which was located at 207 and 209 Front Street in Portland, Oregon. The card features a depiction of the Hudson River, which may be a symbolic representation of the company's shipping and manufacturing capabilities. The card lists multiple addresses for the business, including their factory at 208 and 210 Front Street, their sales office on Front Street near Hall, and their lumber yard on South Front Street. Their shipping department is listed as being at 7 and 9 Salmon Street. The back of the card is a full advertisement, although the details are not visible in the image.

This trade card advertises the Oregon Furniture Manufacturing Co. located in Portland, Oregon. The card provides multiple addresses for the business: 207 and 209 Front Street (factory), 208 and 210 Front Street (sales), South Front Street (lumber yard, near Hall), and Nos. 7 & 9 Salmon Street (shipping department). The front of the card features a picture of the East River Bridge in New York City. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the company.

This trade card advertises The Dayton Hyman Co., a business located at 29 & 31 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a horse-drawn sleigh on an icy road. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Abramson & Drechsler, manufacturers of upholstery goods, located at 34 West 14th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of three children sitting amongst a flock of geese, surrounded by a decorative floral border. The children are wearing elaborate clothing with bright colors and patterns. The image suggests a theme of leisure and family. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joseph Jacobs, a merchant located at Jones Block, Main Street in Chatham, New York. The card features a comical scene. The image on the front of the card is part of a set of four. This is the third card in the set. The back of the card is blank.

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 is shaped like a tamborine and advertises Jacob Weinheimer, an upholsterer located at 49 North Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The card depicts a young woman dressed in a blue suit. The front of the card has a red and gold border with a small gold star in each corner. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Geo. H. Samuel, a furniture and carpet company located at 263 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of a thatched-roof cottage, a charming motif that alludes to the warmth and comfort of home furnishings. The back of the card is not visible in this image but is presumed to include further details about the business.

This trade card for Max Baumann & Co. is printed on thick card stock with a blue flower design. The card has a red border and the text reads 'ENGELMANN BLOCK' The card features Max Baumann's name and 'Manistee, Michigan'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Straus-Emerich Outfitting Co., located at 1121, 1123, and 1125 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a maple leaf with a scene of a windmill in a winter landscape. The back of the card includes an advertisement. It also states that Straus-Emerich Outfitting Co. was formerly located at 1116 Olive Street and offers free car tickets.

This trade card for Hyman & Co. features a winter scene of a church with snow-covered trees in the foreground. The text, printed in black against a white background, indicates the address for the business: 193 W. Fifth St., near Elm, Cincinnati. The back of the card is blank. The card appears to be black and white.

This trade card advertises B. E. Block & Bro., dealers in furniture and house furnishings. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl in a white dress dancing with a dog around a Maypole. The style and colors suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card displays the business's address: High and Charlotte Streets.

This trade card advertises M. Morgenthau, a dealer in house furnishings located at 108 Bush Street, San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a stylized illustration of a fly riding on top of a rat. The illustration is executed in black and white. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

The trade card advertises B. Nathan & Co., a house furnishing store located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco. The front of the card is shaped like a paddle, and the design is in shades of silver and blue. The center of the card features an illustration of three children playing on a field, one sitting, one standing and one jumping. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Oregon Furniture Manufacturing Co. in Portland, Oregon. The card features a front view of the factory, showing the building's facade and a sign advertising 'Oregon Furniture Manufacturing Co.' The text mentions a sales department at 208, 210 Front Street, a lumber yard near Hall on South Front Street, and a shipping department at 7 & 9 Salmon Street. [The card indicates that the company was owned by Sam Lowenstein and William Kapus.] The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a list of products.

This trade card advertises A. Jonas & Bros., a clothing and house furnishings store with locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz, and San Bernardino, California. The front of the card features a woman dressed in a light green dress. The back of the card provides the addresses for the store locations: 17 & 19 Battery St. in San Francisco, 873 & 875 Broadway in Oakland, Santa Cruz (next to the Pacific Ocean House), and San Bernardino.

This trade card advertises B. Nathan & Co., a furniture store located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a photograph of a beautiful, dark-haired woman in a floral dress and a white shawl. The image is likely a portrait and is professionally taken, as indicated by the crispness of the photo. The woman is looking directly at the viewer, with a serene expression. The trade card uses the woman's beauty to attract the attention of passersby. The card is printed in a simple style and does not include any other information, such as a description of the store's merchandise or a price list. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hyman & Co., located at 155, 157, and 159 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an image of two young women wrapped in a blanket, likely representing a family scene of togetherness, warmth, and possibly the comfort found in the merchandise sold by Hyman & Co. The address is located at the bottom of the card, with the street and intersecting streets, Race and Elm, noted. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's Furniture Store, located at 115 North Second Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card displays the Sternberger's Furniture Store name in large letters, alongside the address and the phrase 'Fine Furniture.' The back of the card has full advertisement text.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith & Co. at 355 & 357 East Water Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [J. Goldsmith, who was Jewish, was killed in action in the Civil War.] The front of the card features a comical illustration of two black children. The background is yellowed and faded. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's Furniture, located at 1218 Market Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a wintry scene depicting a church and a graveyard. The background includes trees, snow, and a fence. The back of the card features an advertisement featuring a goose on a bag of feathers.

This trade card advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 North Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase filled with flowers, likely representing the type of products sold by the store. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Meyer C. Hecht, a furniture dealer located at 234 South Broadway, [possibly New York City]. The front of the card depicts a well-furnished parlor with a husband and wife seated. The back of the card advertises an oak suit for $15.00.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's, a furniture store located at 1218 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a boy holding a flag, with birds flying around him. The back of the card is blank.

Billhead from Sands Brothers, wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, carpets, wall paper, and house furnishing goods, located in Helena, Montana. Dated January 1, 1891, this bill likely reflects a purchase made by Dudley Halford, for items, likely dry goods. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address, transaction, and terms of the purchase.

This trade card advertises A. Kahn's Cheap Store, located at 275 & 277 Larrabee Street, corner of Rees Street, Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features an illustration of a cat and a spider. The back of the card contains additional details about the store and its offerings. The card advertises that the store is selling out at cost price.

This trade card advertises Zundel & Wineman, a furniture store located at 112 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing a violet hat and looking to the left. The woman appears to be in a store, standing on the left side of the card. The back of the card has more information about the business.

This trade card advertises M. Rosenthal & Sons, located at 710 & 712 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a color lithograph of a lake scene framed by a floral design. The back of the card features advertising for M. Rosenthal & Sons, including a list of their products: baby carriages, refrigerators, straw mattings, carpets and oil cloths, parlor suits, chamber suits, and dining room furniture.

This trade card advertises Rudden's Instalment House, a furniture and carpet store located at 105 H Street, NW in Washington, D.C. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman in a long dress and a hat sitting on a bench under a tree, with a parasol. The woman is surrounded by a colorful floral garden. The text on the front of the card highlights the store's name and address, and mentions that the store offers furniture and carpets on the installment plan. The back of the card contains a detailed advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises Basch & Kragen, furniture dealers at 821 Market Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a large image of a furnished parlor with a large, ornate window, a fireplace with a mantle, and a decorated table. There are two chairs, a couch, and a rug on the floor. The room is decorated with a framed artwork on the wall. The card has a red border with white flowers. The back of the card includes text. [Both Basch and Kragen were members of a synagogue.]

Billhead from H. Newbauer, a dealer in furniture, crockery, and glassware, in Jackson, California, dated October 1864. The bill details a sale of one rocking chair for $7.50. The billhead also lists A. Newberger. H. Newbauer was an early California pioneer and active in the formation of the Jewish community in Jackson, California, which is located east of Sacramento.

This trade card advertises Julius Lansburgh, a carpet furnisher located at 315 Seventh Street, Washington D.C. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl blowing bubbles. The back of the card is blank. [Julius Lansburgh's brothers, Gustav and James, formed the Lansburgh & Bro Department Store, which was a major store in D.C. from 1860 to the 1960s. In 1875, Julius started the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Company, which bounced around various locations in the shopping area. His brothers ended up taking over a whole city block for their department store. When Julius retired from the furniture business, he opened an interior decorating business, which he ran until 1928. He died later that year.]

This trade card advertises S. W. Schloss, a home goods store located at 9 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a child jumping on a bed. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the store.

A commercial letter written by H. Liebenstein & Co., furniture manufacturers and dealers in Chicago, Illinois, to Hassey, Dahler & Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, on October 13, 1870. The letter pertains to the payment of a note. H. Liebenstein & Co. was located at 167 & 169 Randolph Street, Chicago.

This trade card advertises the "New" I. W. Goldberg Furniture Store in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The card is die-cut in the shape of an expandable fan. The front of the card displays a picture of a snow-covered mill, labeled "Old Mill." The back of the card is blank. The address, 114 Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ, is printed on the card. This is one of four images in the record. The other three images show the trade card from various angles, showing the die-cut design more clearly.

This trade card advertises Feld & Fine, dealers in carpets, furniture, and stoves located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card features an image of a cherub in clouds on the front. The card indicates the store is at the southwest corner of 6th and Main Streets (Gatt House), Cincinnati, OH. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hecht Bros. & Co., an installment house that sold furniture, carpets, stoves, and household goods. The business was located at 414 West Baltimore Street. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a bird perched on a branch, surrounded by autumn leaves. The back of the card includes a full advertisement.

This large vintage trade card advertises Emerich, Straus & Co., furniture retailers located at 257 & 259 State Street in Chicago. The front of the card features an illustration of a dove holding a red rose. The back of the card is a full advertisement announcing the grand opening of the store.