Subject: Glass manufacture

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Billhead of David Gulick, Dealer in Glass, China, and Earthenware, New York City, November 6, 1884 Billhead of David Gulick, Dealer in Glass, China, and Earthenware, New York City, November 6, 1884

Billhead from November 6, 1884, for David Gulick, a dealer or agent for manufacturers of glass, china, and earthenware, located at 88 and 91 Canal Street, New York City. The billhead is a single sheet of paper.

Billhead of Immerman & Cohn, Glaziers, New York City, April 27, 1888 Billhead of Immerman & Cohn, Glaziers, New York City, April 27, 1888

Billhead from Immerman & Cohn, glaziers, located at 22 Ann Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated April 27, 1888. The firm's name appears as Immerman & Cohn, with 'Cohn' crossed out on the document, suggesting a change in the business name. The billhead advertises 'French and American Picture and Window Glass Glazing' services.

Billhead of Moritz J. Cohn & Co., Importers of Looking Glass Plates, New York City, September 19, 1872 Billhead of Moritz J. Cohn & Co., Importers of Looking Glass Plates, New York City, September 19, 1872

Billhead of Moritz J. Cohn & Co., importers of looking glass plates, located at 53 Maiden Lane in New York City. Dated September 19, 1872. This billhead is a single sheet of paper from the business's stationery, indicating items sold and amounts owed. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead of Wormser Glass Co., Pittsburg, Pa., July 2, 1898 Billhead of Wormser Glass Co., Pittsburg, Pa., July 2, 1898

Billhead from the Wormser Glass Company in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, dated July 2, 1898. The billhead mentions "Green, Flint & Amber Bottles" and indicates the company's location at Laughlin Station, B&O RR. This billhead was part of a collection related to the Jewish glass manufacturing family, the Wormsers. William Frank and his brother-in-law Ephraim Wormser established a glassworks in 1858 on a three-acre plot along the Monongahela River waterfront and were prominent figures in the Jewish community.

Kosher Wine Bottle: Boley Mfg., New York Kosher Wine Bottle: Boley Mfg., New York

Brown glass wine bottle with "Kosher for Passover" molded in Hebrew. The bottom is molded with the bottle maker's information: "Boley Mfg. 52 Cannon St.; NY, Bottle Manufactures." This three-part mold bottle is considered the earliest known example of its kind. Circa 1880.

Letter from Drey & Kahn to Robertson & Herndon, January 11, 1877 Letter from Drey & Kahn to Robertson & Herndon, January 11, 1877

Business letter from Drey & Kahn, French and American Window Glass manufacturers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robertson & Herndon, attorneys in Tyler, Texas, dated January 11, 1877. The letter discusses business matters between the two firms, both of which appear to have Jewish owners.

Letter from Drey & Kahn to Robertson & Herndon, St. Louis and Tyler, 1876 Letter from Drey & Kahn to Robertson & Herndon, St. Louis and Tyler, 1876

Letter from Drey & Kahn, French and American Window Glass dealers in St. Louis, Missouri, to Robertson & Herndon, attorneys in Tyler, Texas. Dated December 18, 1876. The letter discusses business matters. Both firms were Jewish.

Letter from Semon Bache & Co. regarding French and German Looking Glass Plates, March 15, 1876 Letter from Semon Bache & Co. regarding French and German Looking Glass Plates, March 15, 1876

A letter from Semon Bache & Co., located at 134-140 Duane Street, New York City, to Ithaca, New York, dated March 15, 1876. The letter concerns French and German looking glass plates. The company, established in 1857, is mentioned in the letter.

Letter from William Frank of the Frankstown Glass Works to Pleasant Valley Wine Company, June 20, 1868 Letter from William Frank of the Frankstown Glass Works to Pleasant Valley Wine Company, June 20, 1868

A letter written by William Frank of the Frankstown Glass Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Hammondsport, New York, on June 20, 1868. The letter concerns enclosed invoices and a bill of lading.

Trade Card for Asher Leiser, Importer of and Dealer in Watch Materials Trade Card for Asher Leiser, Importer of and Dealer in Watch Materials

This trade card advertises Asher Leiser, an importer and dealer in watch materials, tools, and glasses, located at 36 Maiden Lane, New York. The card is printed in black ink on white paper. The front of the card features the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for H. Sack, Dealer in French and American Window Glass Trade Card for H. Sack, Dealer in French and American Window Glass

This is a trade card advertising H. Sack, a dealer in French and American window glass located at 2303 Eighth Avenue, New York. The card is a straight card with a black border. The front of the card is in black and white with bold lettering and the business name and address. The back is blank.