Subject: General stores

Advertising mirror for Blumenthal's Bargain Store in Sebewaing, Michigan. The mirror features blue cardboard and likely advertised dry goods, clothing, food, and other general store items. Undated, but likely from the early 20th century based on style.

Advertising mirror for Blumenthal's Bargain Store in Sebewaing, Michigan. The mirror features yellow cardboard. Date is unknown.

Yellow cardboard advertising mirror for Blumenthal's Bargain Store in Sebewaing, Michigan. Date of creation is unknown but circa 1900 based on style.

Billhead for A. & B. Schuster, located in Holbrook, Arizona, dated April 12, 1901. The billhead indicates a purchase of several items by M. A. B. May. It appears to be an invoice for freight, listing the cost of shipping 2000 flour, 27 wire nails, 125 blue canyon, and a total of 3870. The billhead states that A. & B. Schuster are wholesalers and retailers, and that they specialize in general merchandise, Indian Curios, and Navajo Blankets. The billhead also lists branch stores located at St. Johns and Fort Apache, Arizona. A. & B. Schuster are listed as government contractors and general forwarding and commission merchants. The billhead includes handwritten notes and numbers.

Billhead from Baltimore Bargain House, importers and jobbers of general merchandise, located at 216, 218 & 220 West Baltimore Street and Annex, 10 & 12 N. Howard St., Baltimore. The billhead features a decorative illustration of the building, a framed header section, and ornate Victorian-style lettering. The date on the billhead is December 15, 1898. It is a letter to Mr. H.J. Mannafee, Sperryville, Va. It is written in response to a previous order, letting the client know that the shipment went forward on the 8th inst. and assuring the client that the business remains appreciative of their patronage.

Invoice from D. Nathan & Co. for a purchase from the Eureka Public School, likely for supplies, goods, or services. The billhead details the transaction, listing the items or services purchased along with the quantities and prices. The billhead states that D. Nathan & Co. are a general merchandise establishment, selling blasting powder and other supplies. The billhead also notes that the business is located in Eureka, Nevada.

Billhead from Da Costa & Co., merchants in Barbados, located in the Colonnade. The business was founded in 1868, and the billhead lists a transaction for merchandise for Captain Cole, dated 1871. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering. The handwritten note 'Cara o Hoffs' appears in the right corner of the billhead, and the word 'Bridgetown' may also appear there in writing.

A billhead of Edward Seeligson, dealer in dry goods, groceries, and general merchandise, located in Goliad, Texas. The billhead is dated October 3, 1874, and is made out to W. A. Jackson, guardian of Lucy Berryman. The billhead contains a detailed list of items purchased, with quantities, prices, and dates of purchase, including 2 balls knitting thread, 1 breakfast shell, 3 pair hoots, 1 pair shoes, 1 belt, 1 copy book, 7 yds calico, 1 yd batten, 1 box pencils, 1 bot dommels, 7 yds ruffles, 7 yds calico, and 1 dress hat.

Billhead of Edward Seeligson, dealer in dry goods, groceries, and general merchandise. Located in Goliad, Texas, the billhead is dated October 3, 1874. It lists the purchase of various items by W. A. Jackson, including blank books, hats, and thread, along with a total cost. The billhead has simple Victorian-style lettering with a header section noting the company name and address.

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.

Invoice from Grostein & Alexander, a general store located at the corner of Montgomery and Second Streets, Lewiston, Idaho. Dated October 26, 1867. The bill lists several items purchased by G. Gamble, including sugar, butter, syrup, bacon, peas, Japan tea, beans, and potash. It includes the prices for the goods and the total amount owed. The billhead features a simple design with the business name prominently displayed and the location listed directly below. The text appears to be written in a clear and legible script.

Billhead from Haas Bros., importers and dealers in books, stationery, fancy goods, toys, jewelry, baskets, perfumery, baby carriages, etc., located at Georgia St., cor. Sacramento, Vallejo, California. Dated August 2, 1875. A note on the billhead indicates that the business is affiliated with the Golden State Lodge #216. The billhead is printed with decorative borders. The business name is in a large, bold typeface with an ornate flourish.

Invoice dated November 12, 1872, from Henry Hyman, a wholesale and retail dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, clothing, boots & shoes, hats, trunks & valises, iron & steel, located in Silver City, Idaho Territory. The bill lists various items purchased by Owyhee Mining Co., including 2 cans of oil, 1 doz. of Chimmneys, 5 1/2 lbs of Ham, 7 1/3 lbs of Sugar, 5 lbs of Cinnamon, 1 lb of Cream Tartar, 1 keg of Pickles, 1 bag of Sack Coffee, 1 Whisk Broom, 12 6 tbs Gold Sugar, and 30 lbs of Tea. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

A billhead from Hyman & Reichenberg, wholesalers and retailers dealing in clothing, dry-goods, groceries, boots and shoes, liquors, tobacco, cigars, etc. in Silver City, Idaho. Dated January 1, 1868. The bill lists two purchases by W. P. Walbridge. The billhead includes an ornate vignette of a building with the word 'Orders' printed below it.

Billhead - 9/1/1870 Silver City, Idaho Territory - Hyman & Reichenberg - General Store.......selling items to the Owyhee Mining Co.. Note this BH has a different design than others in the collection. The bill lists a number of items purchased by the Owyhee Mining Co. at Hyman & Reichenberg, including groceries, tobacco, and other goods. There are handwritten annotations of quantities, prices, and totals.

This is an account statement from I. H. Levy, a general merchandise dealer in San Bernardino, California. The billhead was likely used for transactions dated 1874. The billhead lists several transactions dated June 24, 27, July 14, August 7, 8, and June 7. The document also includes information about the seller's affiliation with the Arizona Stage Office and Mutual Life Insurance. It has a handwritten note, likely noting the balance owed. The billhead has simple formatting and is written in neat, cursive handwriting.

Invoice from L. Fleischner & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in groceries, wines and liquors, hardware, iron and steel, bolts, clothing, and general merchandise, located in Silver City, Idaho Territory. Dated November 1, 1870. The bill lists a purchase of 10 flasks of quicksilver from J.T. Cassell. The billhead is printed on ruled paper. It features a small logo of a boy standing at a table, an ornate script for the company name, and the original name J. Huelat & Co. crossed out and L. Fleischner & Co. handwritten above it. The billhead also includes a line for “Particular Attention Paid to Orders.”

Billhead from L. S. Pepper, dealer in dry goods, groceries, gentlemen's furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, notions, ribbons, laces, etc., located in Hallettsville, Texas. Dated January 14, 1879. The bill is an itemized record of purchases made by N. & L. Valentine. The total amount owed is listed at the bottom, with the final amount scribbled above it. The bill is very faded and in poor condition, with a great deal of the text illegible. The handwriting is very small. The billhead is on letterhead with no decorative elements.

Billhead for Levy & Davis, successors to Levy Brothers, wholesale and retail dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, carpets and oil cloths, baby carriages, baskets, and toys. Located at 1017 & 1019 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Dated March 1, 1890. The bill lists an item purchased by Geo. B. Finch, likely for the business. The billhead has a printed header with a list of goods sold by the business. The header is framed with a thick, ornate border.

A handwritten billhead for M. Jacobs & Co., General Merchandise, Wholesale and Retail. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this billhead provides a list of items purchased, likely from a general store, by M. Fowler. The bill includes a detailed list of purchases, dates, and prices, totaling $16.70. The billhead features an ornate border with the business name and address printed at the top.

Billhead - M. Stein, General Merchandise and Plantation Supplies, Greenwood, Mississippi. Dated May 28, 1884. The bill likely lists purchases made by J. D. Chickening. The bill lists items with corresponding quantities and prices. The document has a printed header with the business name and a list of goods sold by the business.

Invoice from Mark Levison, located at Fire-Proof Iron Front Store, No. 49 South C Street, Virginia, Nevada. Dated October 1, 1867. The bill is for 3 hats, purchased by Savage Mine. The bill is for $7.50 and is paid to Mark Levison. The billhead includes a decorative vignette in the upper left corner.

Billhead from Max Lindheim & Bro., a general merchandise store in Del Rio, Texas, dated September 24, 1883. The bill lists items purchased by C. H. Tucker, likely for a sheep ranch. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction, showing quantities, prices, and a total amount. The billhead is printed with a simple, understated design.

Invoice from Morris Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, Tobacco, Crockery, Glass Ware, Fruits, Confectionery, Playing Cards, Cutlery, Ammunition, Fire Arms, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Toys, etc., located on Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated January 1, 1880. The bill lists items purchased, likely cigars, with quantities and prices, and includes a handwritten total. The billhead has a printed header, simple, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead includes details of the products sold.

Billhead for Morris Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, Tobacco, Fruits, Confectionery, Playing Cards, Cutlery, Ammunition, Fire Arms, Toys, etc. located in Helena, Montana. Dated July 1, 1877. The bill lists a transaction for Davis & Wallace. This billhead features ornate lettering in the header, and the business address at the bottom of the page. The invoice is printed on light blue lined paper and has a handwritten date.

Invoice from Parish & Lilienstern, dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, groceries, and general merchandise, located in Clayton, Alabama. Dated January 31, 1878. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by J. J. Whin, including 44/81 lbs of “By B/C” and 1 “Shrk” at 200 (likely a garment or fabric). The bill includes an itemized list of the transaction, with handwritten calculations, and a payment section with a signature for “Parish & Lilienstern” at the bottom of the bill.

Billhead from R. & B. Block, dealers in dry goods, hosiery, notions, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, hardware, queensware, and groceries. Located in Wittsburg, Arkansas. Dated July 23, 1877. The billhead shows an itemized list of purchases made by Thomas L. Slaudley. The billhead includes a printed header with the business's name and a decorative border. It appears to be a letter written to the business or an invoice. There are multiple items listed for purchase, including various quantities of groceries, clothing, and other items. The billhead is handwritten, with an ornate style of lettering. It has a decorative border along the top and bottom.

Invoice from Son Brothers, importers of pipes, smokers' articles, fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, perfumery, playing cards, and Yankee notions. Located at 300 and 302 California Street, N. W. corner Battery, San Francisco. Dated March 21, 1878. The bill lists a purchase made by L. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. for an amount of 3 dollars. The billhead has an ornate Victorian-style header, and detailed information on the goods and services offered by the company. The company address, contact information, and the fact that orders are accepted are clearly printed on the billhead.

A handwritten billhead from Wolff & Marx, a general store located at 10 & 12 Commerce Street, corner Alamo, San Antonio, Texas. The bill was likely written around 1889 or 1890. The bill lists the purchase of a pair of boots for $3.50 and two pairs of blankets for $6, bought by Louis Oge for G. M. Roons. The billhead features decorative lettering typical of the period and includes a detailed description of the business's offerings and its location.

Billhead from A. (Abraham) Rachofsky's New York Store in Central City, Colorado, dated March 13, 1891. The billhead indicates the store was established in 1869. The verso contains an endorsement. Rachofsky purchased the store from his uncle, Abraham Rittmaster, an early Jewish pioneer in Colorado. Rachofsky later became a prominent businessman in Central City.

Billhead from D. Falk & Brother, importers and dealers in general merchandise in Boise City, Idaho Territory (later Idaho). The billhead features a vignette depicting a steam engine train, a factory, a ship, and a horse-drawn wagon. It indicates that the firm sold groceries, clothing, furnishings, dry goods, boots and shoes, hats, tobacco and cigars, crockery, glassware, hardware, notions, and farming implements. The billhead shows a sale to Judge W.C. Whitson. Terms are specified as "GOLD COIN".

Billhead from Elfelt, Weil & Co., successors to J. Kohn, Portland, Oregon, dated May 14, 1864. The billhead lists A. B. Elfelt, D. Weil, and S. Goldsmith as principals. Henry Failing is listed as the recipient.

Billhead from H. Cone & Co. and H. F. Foster & Co., fancy goods merchants, located at No. 3 West Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York. The billhead is dated July 18, 1865, and includes a stamp for H.F. Foster of Marilla. A note indicates the prominent Jewish citizen, H. Cone, arrived in Buffalo in 1851 and was an original trustee of the Third National Bank.

Billhead from Hyman & Reichenberg's general store in Silver City, Idaho Territory, dated October 1, 1870. The billhead features a unique vignette and lists items sold to the Owyhee Mining Company. An obituary for Henry Hyman is included on the verso.

Billhead from I. Cohn & Co., a general merchandise store, located in Sheridan, Douglas County, Nevada. The billhead is dated August 25, 1892.

Billhead of Kutner, Goldstein & Co., dealers in general merchandise, dated May 27, 1884. The billhead indicates their business location as Hanford, California. The billhead is printed by F.M. Yager.

Billhead from Morris Bros. and J. A. W. Knight & Co., general stores in Helena, Montana Territory, dated December 12, 1879. The billhead lists a variety of merchandise including playing cards, firearms, ammunition, baby carriages, fruits, cigars, crockery, and glass. A handwritten note mentions the unavailability of certain cigarettes.

Billhead from Schoenfeld, Cohen & Co., located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated March 23, 1875. Features a vignette depicting wooden ware, carriages, hobby horses, and toys. The billhead also mentions Egerton, Allen & Co. The dimensions are 8.5" x 5".

Billhead from Sulzbacher, Seligman & Co., dry goods merchants, Selma, Alabama, dated November 6, 1860. The billhead displays the company's name and likely details of transactions, although the specifics are not legible in the available image.

Billhead from Wechsler & Abraham, importers and retailers, located at 297-299 Fulton Street and 266-268 Washington Street, Brooklyn, New York. The billhead is dated July 1, 1883.

Billhead for an order placed by Elizabeth Randolph, wife of the Governor of Virginia, with Messrs. Cohen and Isaacs on January 7, 1787. The order includes a gross of corks, four gallons of molasses, and two tumblers. The document is endorsed in Hebrew/Yiddish on the verso. This billhead offers insight into the commercial activities of the time and the business dealings of prominent figures in Richmond, Virginia.

This ledger, spanning from November 20, 1859, to December 1860, documents the business transactions of Block & Levy Co., a general store in San Rafael, California. The nearly 200 pages record purchases of various goods, including whisky, clothing, shoes, food, and gunpowder, by residents of San Rafael and the surrounding area. The ledger is signed by Emanuel Block III and Samuel Levy on the frontispiece and includes entries by D. Block, Maurice L. Levy, and Philip Rothschild. It offers a unique glimpse into the economic life of early San Rafael and represents the earliest known account book of a Jewish store in the California Gold Fields.

Blue cardboard advertising card for Blumenthal's Bargain Store in Sebewaing, Michigan. The card likely dates from the early 20th century, given the style and materials. It features advertising imagery and text promoting the store's merchandise.

Commercial letter from N. Levy & Co., general merchandise, in Winnemucca, Nevada, dated December 11, 1886. The letter discusses apples and indicates that the company's main office is located at 217 Battery Street, San Francisco.

This archival item consists of a store envelope addressed to B. Loewenstein at H. Rosenthal's, 632 Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and containing two handwritten letters dated April 8, 1877. The letters, written in German, are from Morris Strouse and H. Rosenthal, respectively, and appear to be a combination of personal and business correspondence. Each letter is neatly written on four pages of 5" x 7" paper. The envelope also contains an advertising insert (the nature of which is not specified). The letters were sent while Loewenstein was staying at Rosenthal's in Philadelphia, and were subsequently sent to him in Mora, New Mexico.

Four-page ledger sheet detailing the account of E. Pinkham with D. Falk & Bro., a general store in Boise, Idaho. The account spans from December 25, 1877, to June 15, 1878, totaling $2,806.47. Items purchased include groceries, sewing supplies, boots, lumber, and more.

This four-page folded advertisement pamphlet from Cohen, Davis & Co.'s Golden Rule Bazaar in Portland, Oregon, likely dates from 1887-1889, based on a handwritten inscription. The lithograph features an image of the store's storefront and a woman arranging flowers. The advertisement highlights the Bazaar's wide range of goods, including sporting goods (tennis rackets, hammocks), home goods (china, bric-a-brac), and other items such as baby carriages, notions, and toys. The pamphlet celebrates the move to their new building.

A single ledger sheet (7" x 16"), folded into four pages, containing business records of Michael Hart and his son Jacob in Easton, Pennsylvania. The first page records Michael Hart's general store in 1774; the remaining three pages document a distillery's operations in 1804 and 1805.

A letter written by A. W. Keddie to Chad P. Braynard on October 20, 1869. The letter is written on Levensohn & Galland letterhead, established in 1855. Levensohn was in San Francisco and Galland in Red Bluff, California. The letter was sent via Wells, Fargo & Co. and bears a Red Bluff postmark. The envelope includes advertising.

This letter, dated September 20, 1875, was written by Ebenezer C. Bailey to Mayer Brothers in Demopolis, Alabama. The letter discusses the transmittal of a bill. Mayer Brothers were early Jewish merchants in Demopolis.

A letter dated June 15, 1900, from H. W. Kleinmann to H. L. Menefee concerning the Baltimore Bargain House, located at 212, 214, 216, 218, and 220 West Baltimore Street. The letter mentions the store's large storefront and its establishment in 1880. The letter was written from Sperryville, Virginia, and sent to Baltimore, Maryland.

A letter written on M. Jacobs & Co. letterhead, dated July 6, 1897, concerning a shipment of cornmeal. The letter is addressed to C. D. Clarke in Peoria, Arizona, and was sent from the M. Jacobs & Co. store in Phoenix, Arizona. The letterhead features the business's name and description as "Dealers in General Merchandise."

A handwritten business letter dated May 16, 1885, from Maas & Bro. (Jacob and Solomon Maas) in Cochran, Georgia, to [Campbell & Vansyckie] in Macon, Georgia. The letter provides insights into the operations of a general store in rural Georgia during the late 19th century. The letter is part of a larger collection documenting the early business activities of the Maas family, who later founded the prominent Maas Brothers department store chain in Tampa, Florida.

Handwritten business letter dated May 19, 1885, from Maas & Bro. (Jake and Solomon Maas) in Cochran, Georgia, to [Campbell & Vansyckie] in Macon, Georgia. The letter is in poor condition. The Maas brothers, Jacob and Solomon, were early Jewish merchants who later founded the prominent Maas Brothers department store in Tampa, Florida.

A letter written on the letterhead of Maas & Bro., a general store in Cochran, Georgia, dated November 4, 1878. The letterhead features a lithograph of the store without the brothers' names. The letter was sent to [Carhart and Curd] in Macon, Georgia. Abe and Isaac Maas, who later founded the Maas Brothers department store chain in Tampa, Florida, started their retail careers in Cochran, Georgia, with their brothers Jacob and Sol.

A letter written by W.M. Weinstein on his letterhead from Philipsburg, Montana to A.M. Holter in Helena, Montana, dated April 2, 1891. The letter discusses business matters, as suggested by the letterhead which identifies Weinstein as a merchant.

Octagonal brass trade token issued by Levy & Mayer Merchandise Co. of King City, Missouri. The obverse reads "LEVY & MAYER MERC. CO., KING CITY, MO." and the reverse reads "GOOD FOR 1 CENT IN MERCHANDISE." Dated to 1875, post-Civil War.

A receipt issued by F. Auerbach & Bro., a general store established in 1864, to the Scipio Co-operative Mercantile Institution in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 21, 1885. The receipt's graphic design features the store's name and establishment date.

Stereoscopic view card depicting L. M. Cohen's store at 238 Bowery, New York, New York. The reverse of the card displays an advertisement for the store, listing various items sold, including albums, jewelry, toilet sets, satchels, bird cages, dolls, toys, wagons, and musical instruments. The date of the photograph is unknown, but it is likely from around 1875.

Handwritten store bill from Julius Ash & Co., New Bern, North Carolina, dated October 22, 1866. The one-page document includes a revenue stamp and details the sale of general store items such as cotton, drawers, scissors, shoes, and a trunk to J. F. Suggs and Josia Wooten.

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 A. Kuhn's General Store in Colfax, Washington. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl with a sled. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Levy & Sons, a dry goods store located on the corner of Main and First Streets. The front of the card features an illustration of a cat and geese fighting. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Levy & Sons, a general store located at the corner of Main and First Streets in Woodland, California. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a pig being chased by a dog. The background depicts a wooden fence and a field. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Lewis & Co., a dry goods store in Watsonville, California. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two women wading in a body of water. The woman on the left appears to be holding a basket. Both women wear long dresses, and the one on the left is wearing a hat. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. H. Pelzer's general store located at 542 & 544 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Two young children, possibly siblings, hold a sign advertising the store. The card is printed in black and white with a dark blue trim. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Rosenthal's Staple & Fancy Dry Goods store, located at 2804 Cass Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an advertisement for the Universal Fashion Company of London, Paris, and New York. The card measures 4.75 inches by 3 inches. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Bennison, Liebmann & Co. at 1157 and 1159 in Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts children in a boat on a body of water. The image is a stylized, simple line drawing. [Bennison and Liebmann were dry-goods merchants in Oakland, California. The business operated in the late 19th century.]

This trade card advertises Bennison, Liebmann & Co., a dry goods store located at 1157 & 1159 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of an owl perched in a tree, with its wings spread, against a background of an idealized landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and house furnishings store located in New York City. The front of the card features a playful illustration of children marching. The back of the card is a full advertisement with a calendar. The card includes an 1877 date.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and house furnishings store located at 48 and 50 West 14th Street, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children, a boy and a girl, reading a book together in a park setting. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Bloomingdale Bros. a general store. The front of the card is dominated by a large illustration of a bouquet of roses in a vase. It is printed in shades of red, white, and green. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Bloomingdale Bros. and their selection of Easter novelties, cards, and ornamental devices for Easter tokens. The front of the card features a spray of flowers surrounded by a background of red and blue, with Ben Day dots adding texture. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises C. I. Baumgartner, a dry goods store with locations in both Lambertville and Trenton, New Jersey. The front of the card features a woman in a Japanese-style dress. The illustration is likely intended to evoke an exotic or fashionable image associated with imported goods, a common marketing strategy in the late 19th century. The back of the card has additional details and locations for the store.

This trade card advertises Chas. Lantaff & Co., a 99c. and Variety Store in Elmira, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of black-eyed susans, a type of wildflower. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Cohen & Gately's, a dry goods merchant located at 919 Main Street in Kansas City, Kansas. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children, a boy and a girl, playing with puppies. The illustration is done in a blue sepia tone with some pink sepia accents, particularly in the girl's tall hat. The background features a gray color scheme. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Coplin & Cohen, proprietors of The New Baltimore Store in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a girl holding a basket of flowers, which appear to be a bouquet of daisies. The back of the card displays an advertisement for the store. The background is a yellow and orange color, with a border of pale blue.

This trade card advertises DeYoung & Bro., a jewelry store located at 704 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a woman sitting on a leaf, holding a fan. The text on the card states that the store sells watches, silverware, clocks, and toilet sets. They are also offering $250,000 in reductions. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Essmann's general store located at 1022 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a simple image of a dogwood flower. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises E. Wineburgh & Co., a general store located at 126 and 128 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a man lying on the ground in a very awkward pose, as if he has been squashed. Two women are watching the scene in disbelief. The man’s body is colored in blue and the women's attire is in shades of red and green. The image has a cartoonish quality, as if to illustrate a comedic accident. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Wineburgh & Co., a general store located at 126 and 128 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a man lying on the ground, seemingly injured. Two women look down upon him with concerned expressions. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt's store in Toledo, Ohio. The front of the card features an advertisement for AUSTENS FOREST FLOWER COLOGNE with the address 94 MAIN STREET printed beneath. The back of the card is blank. [This card appears to be from the collection of J. Reizensten].

This trade card advertises Ehrichs' chinaware store. The front of the card displays a stylized drawing of a young woman, possibly Lillian Conway. The card's text indicates the business is located on Eighth Avenue, between 24th and 25th Streets. The back of the card features a full advertisement, with text emphasizing 'chinaware.'

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a general store located at Eighth Avenue, 24th & 25th Streets, New York City. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a man's head in the center, possibly representing a Van Dyke beard style, against a light background. The card is rectangular in shape and has rounded corners. The back of the card is not blank and features an advertisement.

This trade card features a sunflower-shaped design with yellow petals and a brown center, reminiscent of an advertisement for a general store. The card includes the address of the store, located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street, in a prominent location at the bottom of the card. The back of the card features an Easter advertisement. The second card in this record is similar, with the same sunflower-shaped design, and an ad for Easter items on the reverse.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a general store located in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a fairy opening a curtain to reveal the store's interior. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business and lists the store's location at 8th Avenue & 24th and 25th Streets, New York, New York.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a toy and holiday goods store located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl holding a parrot on a stand. The background is light and uncluttered. The back of the card lists the store's inventory of toys and holiday goods.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a store located on Eighth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets in New York. The card depicts a festive scene of children receiving gifts from Santa Claus. The front of the card is brightly colored and features a red border. The back provides a full advertisement for toys and holiday goods.

This trade card advertises F. Auerbach & Bro., a general store established in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1865. The front of the card features a pair of rabbits, possibly symbolic of prosperity or fertility. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, likely detailing the store's offerings and services.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith & Cooper, dry goods merchants located at the corner of Fourth and L Streets in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features an image of a baby holding a doll and colored shells above. [Goldsmith and Cooper were both early Jewish families in Portland, Oregon.] The back of the card features a full advertisement in the form of a pallet, showcasing the variety of goods they sold.

This trade card advertises I. Weill, a general store in Lompoc, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two young girls holding butterfly nets. They appear to be dressed in their finest clothing, with their hair elaborately styled and adorned with ribbons. The girls are situated in a garden-like setting, perhaps the store's own courtyard, and there are plants, flowers, and even a bird in the background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises J. Levy's Largest Stock General Store, located in Augusta, Wisconsin. The front of the card depicts a young girl and boy dressed in costumes. The back of the card is full of advertisements. The tagline 'Always Patronize a Live Merchant' is printed beneath the image, likely a reference to the growing popularity of mail order catalogues, such as the one offered by Aaron Montgomery Ward. [Aaron Montgomery Ward of Chicago started a mail-order business in 1872 by producing catalogues that enabled customers to buy directly from his business. Ward's business model removed the middlemen from the traditional retail system, offering customers lower prices. This trade card speaks to the changes in shopping habits and the rise of mail order catalogues that were challenging small-town merchants.]

This trade card advertises Jacob Laubenstein, a merchant in Collinsville, Connecticut. The card features a colorful illustration of a man holding a large, ornate key. He is surrounded by a variety of goods, including a barrel, a bag of flour, a basket, and a clock. The design is whimsical and suggests a well-stocked general store. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. [The 1877 St. Louis Directory lists Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien as partners in the business. Numerous Jewish references can be found for the business on Google.] The front of the card features a simple, stylized illustration of a potted ivy plant on a stand. The background appears to be a simple pattern of lines. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis. The front of the card features a decorative design of a pot with ivy and purple leaves on a stand. The back of the card is blank. [The business was listed in the 1877 St. Louis Directory as Emanuel, Joseph & Co., with partners Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien, who sold dry-goods at 1204 S. 5th Street.]

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features an image of white flowers and a sunset with the text 'Jos Emmanuel Dry Goods' printed above. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyer & Son, a dry goods and notions store located at 601 & 603 Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia. The front of the card features an illustration of a Black man looking out of a window in his apartment. The illustration is done in a stereotypical manner, with the figure rendered in a lighthearted and humorous style that is considered racist today. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for Julius Meyer & Son.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyer & Son, a Dry Goods & Notions store located at 601 & 603 Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia. The front of the card features an illustration of an African American woman looking out her apartment window. The card has a full advertisement on the back.

This trade card advertises Kaufman's, a general store located at 1241 Eleventh Street S.E. in Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of two vegetable people. A black boy's head is inside a cabbage. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

The trade card is a photograph of a store with several employees standing in front. The card is likely from the late 19th century or early 20th century, and features a storefront that appears to be a general store. It is unknown what type of business L. P. Neuberg operated in Nenno, Wisconsin.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods store located at 903 & 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a drawing of a boy in a blue suit and a large, cracked egg on the ground. It is one of four cards in a series. The back of the card is blank.

This is a trade card for Lippmann's located at 903 & 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card is adorned with a charming illustration featuring children and bugs. The front of the card features a colorful, whimsical scene of two children interacting with a variety of bugs, including bees. The illustrations are depicted in a cartoonish style, with exaggerated features. One child appears to be holding a jar containing bugs, while the other is reaching out to touch a butterfly. The image creates a sense of wonder and whimsy, likely appealing to a child audience. This card is part of a set of three.

This is one of four trade cards advertising Lippmann's, a dry goods store located at 903 & 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a young girl in a pink dress with a large, colorful egg. It is not clear if the egg is a toy or being used for a specific product advertised on the card. There is a blue border surrounding the image and text. The back of this card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and clothing store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a young boy dressed in a gray suit standing beside a broken, large, light-blue egg with a yellow yolk. He is holding a knife in his right hand and a fork in his left. The background includes a blue, yellow, and green floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's Dry Goods and Clothing Store in Oakland, California, at 903 & 905 Broadway. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children interacting with bugs in a fantasy setting. The children are dressed in colorful clothing and the bugs are realistically depicted. The card is one of a three card set. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and general merchandise store located at 903 and 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a child riding a bird with a stylized and colorful design. Text on the card indicates that Lippmann's is located “two doors down at Eighth.” The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and general merchandise store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children and insects. There is a snail and a large bug with wings and legs on the right side of the card. The card is part of a set of three, and this is the first card in the set. The back of the card is blank. The card features a whimsical, cartoonish illustration of children playing in a park-like setting. There are trees, flowers, a rabbit, a bird, and a cat in the background. The children appear to be dressed in clothing from the Victorian era. The design is colorful and playful, and it is likely meant to appeal to children and adults alike.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card features a girl in a pink dress holding a large egg, perhaps referencing the store's sale of clothing or other goods. The card has a red border and a black and white illustration. This is the third of four cards from this store.

This trade card advertises Lowenstein's, a general store located at 22 South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a die-cut illustration of a child sitting in a cup. The cup is surrounded by colorful flowers and leaves. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mandel Bro's. The card features a woman holding a purse and wearing a hat and dress. Her apron matches the color of her stockings. The card is in black and white.

This trade card advertises Mandel Bro's, a dry goods and clothing store located in Chicago, Illinois. The card features a child wearing nightwear and holding a cigar in a comical pose. The card is likely a promotional item for Mandel Bro's, showcasing their wide selection of clothing and accessories. The back of the card contains advertising details for the store.

This trade card advertises the New York 99 Cent Store in Ravenna, Ohio. The front of the card features a man putting on a boot. The address, Main and Prospect Streets, is printed in the upper left corner. The card was on display at the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati, Ohio, during 2005. [The card was donated by American Jewish Archives.] The back is blank. The card is a pale green with a light brown illustration. The background is textured and light brown.

This trade card advertises the New York Store, owned by N. Schirmer and located at 110 Maine Street in Rahway, New Jersey. The card features a simple design with a depiction of a boy holding a fishing rod and standing on a fishing dock. There are clouds and some grassy areas around the boy. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co. at 445 Broadway, New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two bluejays with a nest and red flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a general store located at 445 Broadway, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of seashells, leaves, and flowers. The back of the card is blank. The card has a red border and is part of a set of five cards.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., located at 445 Broadway, New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a tiger cowrie seashell on a colorful leaf. The shell is surrounded by other seashells and leaves. The back of the card is blank. There is an additional trade card in this record, that features a similar design with other seashells.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store located at 445 Broadway, New York. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of three birds, two of which are blue. A nest of eggs is shown beneath a branch of berries, adding a charming touch to the image. The card has a red border around the edges. The verso of the card is blank.

This trade card for Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store, features a decorative lithograph design. The card lists the company's address as 443 & 445 Broadway, New York. The trade card is printed on thick paper stock with a decorative border. The front of the card depicts a group of six figures arranged around a large circular banner. The banner displays the company's name in gold lettering. There are five figures: 1) three children in a line, 2) an adult man seated on a chair, and 3) an adult woman standing holding a book. In the background of the scene there are two large trees, one with a large white bird perched on a branch. Two small, winged creatures in a circular design are in the bottom right corner. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a general store located at 445 Broadway in New York City. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of seashells nestled on leaves. The seashells are mostly pink, with one broken open to reveal its inner pearl. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a general store located at 445 Broadway in New York, New York. The front of the card features an image of birds, including two quails and four chicks, surrounded by green leaves. The background of the card is blank. The back of the card, not included in the record, likely contained more information about the store and its offerings.

This trade card advertises the general store of Phil. Fisher in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania. The front of the card lists the goods sold by Fisher: Canned goods, tobacco, cigars, nuts, foreign fruit, oysters, and ice cream. The back of the card features a cartoon of pigs.

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 S. Cohn, a dry goods store located at 73 Avenue A, New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of an angel holding a basket of flowers, promoting 'National Austen Cologne.' The back of the card contains a full advertisement, but the details are not visible in the image.

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 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 Schipper & Block, a dry goods store located at 116 South Adams Street, Peoria, Illinois. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a boy holding a stick and looking at a dancing turtle. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Seidel & Bloom, a general store located at 17 South 3rd Street in Easton, Pennsylvania, features a charming illustration of a young girl sleeping with a fan in her hand. She is wearing a nightgown and lying on a bed with pillows. The image suggests a sense of comfort and relaxation. 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 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 the Clinton Business Exchange, located at 89 Clinton Street, New York. The front of the card features a small rectangular block of text. The business name, address, and telephone number are listed in both English and Yiddish, possibly indicating that the Exchange catered to both English and Yiddish-speaking clientele. The back of the card is blank.

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 The Elite Bazar, a store owned by Louis Seligman on Main Street in Visalia, California. The front of the card features a caricature of a dandy in a jester's hat, holding a pipe and cigar. The text on the card states that the business offers an array of items for purchase and repair, including smoking supplies. The back of the card provides a more detailed advertisement.

This trade card advertises The Elite Bazar, a general store located on Main Street in Visalia, California. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two cats trying to reach a jar of catnip. One is perched on a raised platform, while the other stretches towards it from below. Both cats have humorous expressions. The card features a black and white color scheme. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

Trade card advertising A. Lewis & Co., a dry goods store in Watsonville, California. The card features a comical illustration of men and women with a hand muff. It is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises the Greensboro, North Carolina, store of C. & M. Pretzfelder. The front of the card (Image 1) features a charming illustration of a teacup and flowers, suggesting a focus on domestic goods. The text on the card indicates a wide variety of merchandise for sale, including carpets, oil cloths, rugs, mats, dress goods, notions, fancy goods, clothing, hats, boots, and shoes. The back of the card (Image 2) is a full advertisement for the store, providing additional details about their offerings. [Morris Pretzfelder and his brother were early Jewish settlers in Greensboro, opening their business some time before 1885, as indicated by advertisements found in the Greensboro Patriot newspaper as early as 1853].

Trade card for E. Wineburgh & Co., located at 126 and 128 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The card features a red sepia image of a boy playing tennis. The text includes the phrases "EVERY THING AND ANY THING" and "DEATH TO HIGH PRICES." The card is circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a general store located at Eighth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a stylized drawing of actress Kate Claxton, possibly as a promotional tie-in. The illustration is in a decorative style common in late 19th-century advertising. The business name and address are clearly printed beneath the illustration. The back of the card is a full advertisement for "Chinaware."

This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises Goldsmith & Cooper's "New York Store" in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a baby with a fly on its arm, and above, there are colored shells. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card shows a full advertisement in the form of a pallet. The address, Cor. Fourth and L Sts., is visible on the front of the card.

This trade card advertises Hechts', a general store located at 412 S. Broadway, in a white building next to a school in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a winter scene, depicted in a delicate, possibly hand-drawn style. The back of the card displays a full advertisement highlighting low prices and easy payment terms, along with the business hours, open until 9 PM. The back also advertises that Hechts' offers loans.

Trade card advertising the general merchandise business of I. Weill in Lompoc, California. The card depicts two girls, one with a pink parasol and the other with a white parasol and blue sash. A bird is perched on one girl's hand. The reverse side contains the full advertisement. The card is undated, but is estimated to be circa 1885.

This trade card advertises J. B. Argersinger's general store in Fultonville, New York. The front of the card (Image 1) indicates that the store sold both clothing and groceries. The design is simple; further details are not discernible from the provided image. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

This trade card, issued by J. R. Seligman & Co. of Galveston, Texas, is a cabinet card commemorating the nation's Semi-Centennial in 1876. The front of the card displays a photographic image of a collection of portraits of U.S. presidents. The style of photography suggests a studio portrait. The image is likely to be a selection of images of past presidents. The back of the card includes the business name, address (N.E. corner 21st & Market Street), and description: "Semi-Centennial Souvenir."

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a depiction of two pink roses and a house, suggesting a winter scene. The imagery is simple and possibly intended to evoke feelings of home and comfort, associated with the warmth and goods offered by the store. The back of the card is blank. The business is listed in the 1877 St. Louis Directory as Emanuel, Joseph & Co., a partnership including Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien, dealing in dry goods.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a design of white flowers and a seashore. The back of the card is blank. The business is listed in an 1877 directory as Emanuel, Joseph & Co., a dry goods store with partners Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien.

This record contains two trade cards for Joseph Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Fifth Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the first card (image 1) features a small illustration of a green bird flying above flowers, likely an artistic element meant to be eye-catching. The text on the front clearly states the business' name and address: "EMANUEL, JOSEPH & CO." and "FRENCH MARKET, 1204 SOUTH FIFTH ST." The back of this card (image 2) is a full advertisement showing a detailed illustration of the store's storefront. The second card's details are not available. The cards' style and illustration suggest they were likely produced in the late 19th century, which aligns with the circa 1885 date.

Trade card for Kaufman's, a general store located at 1241 Eleventh Street S.E., Washington, D.C. The card features a caricature of two individuals with exaggerated features, one appearing to be Black. The imagery includes a Black boy's head inside a squash. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Kutner, Goldstein & Co., a general merchandise store in Selma, California. The front of the card (Image 1) features a simple design with text prominently displaying the business name, "Kutner, Goldstein & Co." and "General Merchandise." There is no address listed on the card. The image is primarily text-based. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippman Bros.' New York 25 Cent Store in Rutland, Vermont. The front of the card (Image 1) features a prominent image of a dove, rendered in blue. The text, partially obscured and seemingly inaccurate, reads "NEW YORK TEN CENT STORE"...and indicates a location on Center Street. This discrepancy might indicate a printing error or a later alteration of the signage. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a complete advertisement, providing the correct address: 38 Center Street. The back of the card is not blank and contains a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises M. Levy & Co., general merchants in Berwick, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a small boy reaching up to kiss a book. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The card also notes that M. Levy & Co. is the successor to M.A. Loeb and that all kinds of produce were accepted in trade. The business address, 122 West Front St., Berwick, PA, is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card from Mandel Bro's features a charming illustration of a girl wearing glasses and holding a photo album. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of nostalgia and family memories, associating the store with cherished personal moments. The text 'Merry Christmas' is prominently displayed, suggesting a holiday promotion. The back of the card is blank. This card is one of two in the record. The other card shows a similar design, but may have additional information.

This trade card advertises N.W. Isaacson & Co.'s "The White House," a dry goods, carpet, and cloak store in Princeton, Illinois. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a baby in a basket adorned with pink flowers. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of comfort, domesticity, and the soft textures of the merchandise sold within the store. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for the store, listing "Dry Goods, Carpet, Cloaks," and the store name: "The White House."

This trade card advertises Rothschild Bros., a clothing and grocery store in Salina, Kansas. The front of the card features a woman holding roses. The image is likely meant to convey a sense of elegance, quality, or perhaps a seasonal promotion (e.g. spring). The text on the card clearly displays the business name, "Rothschild Bros." and the goods sold: "Clothing & Groceries." The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises S. Kann, Sons & Co.'s "Mammoth Establishment" located at 11 East Main Street, near the railroad in Westminster, Maryland. The front of the card (Image 1) likely depicts the store's exterior or interior, although details are not clearly visible in the provided image. The text clearly states the business name, address, and description. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [The company was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1893, by Louis, Solomon, and Sigmund Kann. The Baltimore family originally came to Washington in 1890 to liquidate Abe Kaufman's store at 909 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, and returned to establish a permanent business. The store remained family owned until 1971, when it was sold to L. S. Good and Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia. The company closed in 1975.]

This trade card advertises Steinaker & Co., a general merchandise store in Weston, Oregon. The front of the card depicts two elves, one holding a bottle and the other a spoon. The illustration is likely related to the sale of food items or confectionery. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Steinaker & Co., providing their address: Corner of Main & Water Streets, Weston, Oregon. The advertisement also lists Soloman Lipman as having a branch in San Francisco. The Oregon Gazette from 1886-1887 lists Steinaker & Co. as a business run by Wilson Steinaker and Soloman Lipman, dealing in general merchandise.

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 (image 1) depicts a winter scene with a church and pond, framed by a maple leaf. The back of the card (image 2) is a full advertisement, including the announcement of "Free Car Tickets" and a note indicating their previous location at 1116 Olive Street. The card's imagery suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic.

Trade card advertising The Elite Bazar, owned by Louis Seligman, in Visalia, California. The card depicts a cat playing a fiddle from a barrel and four kittens dancing. The reverse side features a full advertisement for gold, silver, optical goods, diamonds, and watches. Circa 1885.