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Subject: Gloves


Billhead - G. Rosenblatt & Brother, New York, New York, undated Billhead - G. Rosenblatt & Brother, New York, New York, undated

Invoice for goods bought by A. Smith & Son from G. Rosenblatt & Brother, importers and jobbers of laces, hosiery, gloves and a general assortment of fancy goods located at 78 Chambers Street, New York. The billhead features a decorative header and handwritten details for the transactions, which include quantities and prices. The billhead is dated December 3, 1868.

Billhead - Geo. Trull, New York, New York, October 8, 1840 Billhead - Geo. Trull, New York, New York, October 8, 1840

A billhead from Geo. Trull, a wholesale and retail hosiery and glove store located at 34 Maiden Lane in New York, NY. The billhead is dated October 8, 1840, and records the purchase of three merino shirts for $7.50 by Mr. Henry Tobias. The document has an elegant and formal look, with ornate script fonts and subtle flourishes. The billhead is printed on quality paper and includes a framed advertisement for the business, detailing their offerings of stockings, gloves, and other goods.

Billhead - Gross & Strauss, Boston, January 1, 1883 Billhead - Gross & Strauss, Boston, January 1, 1883

Billhead from Gross & Strauss, importers and retailers of laces, lace goods, embroideries, hosiery, kid gloves, dress trimmings, corsets, and thread store goods, located at No. 46 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated January 1, 1883. The bill indicates a purchase of gloves by Mrs. Crippen. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and an illustration of the storefront building.

Billhead - Jacob Adler & Co., New York, New York, August 10, 1889 Billhead - Jacob Adler & Co., New York, New York, August 10, 1889

Billhead from Jacob Adler & Co., manufacturers and importers of gloves. The billhead includes a lithographic image of the company's factory, located at 116, 118 & 120 West Fulton Street, Gloversville, New York. Dated August 10, 1889, the bill is likely for an order of gloves placed by Babcock & Co. of Butte, Montana. It includes an itemized list of gloves purchased, including style, quantity, and price. The billhead also features a company logo in the upper right corner, decorative details of ornate lettering.

Billhead - Max Maylender, Johnstown, New York, December 13, 1879 Billhead - Max Maylender, Johnstown, New York, December 13, 1879

A billhead from Max Maylender, manufacturer of buck, kid, castor and cloth gloves, located at 49 Melcher Street, Johnstown, New York. The bill is dated December 13, 1879, and is addressed to Mr. J. E. Miller, of Slagle & Sneeringer, Baltimore, Maryland. It indicates a purchase of gloves for $18.50. The billhead features a printed company logo and text in ornate, Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead - S. Hecht & Rosenhaupt, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 1, 1874 Billhead - S. Hecht & Rosenhaupt, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 1, 1874

Invoice from S. Hecht & Rosenhaupt, a retail store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializing in hosiery, gloves, ribbons, combs, and small wares. Dated September 1, 1874. The invoice is for various items purchased by Mr. Joseph G. Holman, including Ladies Gloves, Mens Gloves, Ring Moulds, School Cotton, Shirt Fronts, and China Buttons. The billhead is printed with an ornate Victorian-style border, a header with the business name, and a small box for the business terms. The billhead is on lined paper. The price of the items is listed in handwritten cursive.

Billhead - Theodore Weil & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1881 Billhead - Theodore Weil & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 25, 1881

Bill from Theodore Weil & Co., importers and jobbers of hosiery, gloves, notions, etc., located at 345 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated June 25, 1881. The bill lists numerous items purchased from the business by Honig & Schutter, likely for clothing or textile production, and includes an itemized list of the transaction, unit prices, and totals. The billhead is written in cursive, has a printed header, and includes a small company logo above the business details.

Trade Card for L. I. Levy, Gloves, Hosiery and Corsets Trade Card for L. I. Levy, Gloves, Hosiery and Corsets

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, who offered gloves, hosiery, and corsets. The front of the card features the words 'National Stock Card' at the top. It features Demorest Reliable Patterns advertised for L. I. Levy. The address, 721 & 723 Washington St., Boston, is listed at the bottom of the card. The back of the card is filled with a full advertisement.

Trade Card for L. S. Plaut & Co., 715 & 719 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey Trade Card for L. S. Plaut & Co., 715 & 719 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey

This trade card advertises L. S. Plaut & Co., a store located at 715 & 719 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a black woman holding a baby while standing next to a fence. The woman is wearing a straw hat and a white apron. The text on the card indicates the store sold shoes, hosiery, gloves, and fancy goods. The image uses a caricature style to depict the woman and may be an example of racist imagery. [The back of the card is blank].

Trade Card for Mather's Perfumed Kid Gloves, H. Glass Trade Card for Mather's Perfumed Kid Gloves, H. Glass

This trade card advertises Mather's Perfumed Kid Gloves, a business owned by H. Glass in Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features a simple, cartoonish illustration of a monkey sitting on a branch of a tree. The background is a solid color. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Morgenthau Bros. & Co. Trade Card for Morgenthau Bros. & Co.

This trade card advertises Morgenthau Bros. & Co., a Chicago-based dry goods retailer located at 163 State Street. The front of the card features a child wearing a colorful Turkish-style dress, holding a stamp. The child appears to be in the middle of an elaborate, ornamented doorway. The back of the card features an advertisement for the company's gloves and mittens. Prices are listed for various sizes and styles.

Trade Card for S. Lowenthal, Dealer in Hosiery, Hoop Skirts, Gloves, Corsets, and Etc. Trade Card for S. Lowenthal, Dealer in Hosiery, Hoop Skirts, Gloves, Corsets, and Etc.

This trade card advertises S. Lowenthal, a dealer in hosiery, hoop skirts, gloves, corsets, and other goods. The card is printed on white stock and features the business name and address in bold text. The address is listed as 141 Lexington Street, one door above Howard, Baltimore, Maryland. The card is visually plain with minimal design elements. It primarily functions as a practical business advertisement.

Trade Card for Simeon Levy, Kid Gloves Trade Card for Simeon Levy, Kid Gloves

This trade card advertises Simeon Levy, a dealer in imported and domestic kid gloves. The front of the card, with red text on a white background, states that the office is located at 19 Summer Street in Boston. The back of the card is blank. The card has a red border.

Trade Card for William Loeb, The Glovers Trade Card for William Loeb, The Glovers

This trade card, advertising William Loeb, a glover, features a colorful illustration of a red and blue carnation on the front, alongside the text 'FOR THREE BUTTON KID GLOVES @ 25 CENTS.' The back of the card includes the address of the shop: 26 & 28 N0RTH QUEEN STREET. The image includes small white type in the bottom right corner that could be part of a watermark and reads: 'Trade Cards Printed by L. A. Miller, Lancaster, Pa.'

Trade Card: Advertisement for Mittens, Gloves, and Kerosene Trade Card: Advertisement for Mittens, Gloves, and Kerosene

A circa 1885 trade card advertising mittens, gloves, and kerosene at a 20% discount. The card also includes a comical illustration of a child being tripped by a cat. The advertisement mentions Standard Oil kerosene at 60 cents per 5-gallon container. The card is part of the J.A. Schwartz Collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 5.

Trade Card: Baruch & Newman, Manufacturers and Jobbers of Ladies' and Gents' Gloves, San Francisco, California, circa 1885 Trade Card: Baruch & Newman, Manufacturers and Jobbers of Ladies' and Gents' Gloves, San Francisco, California, circa 1885

Trade card for Baruch & Newman, proprietors, manufacturers and jobbers of ladies' and gents' gloves, specializing in kid gloves. Located at 113 and 115 Pine Street, San Francisco, California. The front features a lithograph of the Golden Gate by artist Van Vleck. The verso contains a full advertisement. The names Emil Hirschfeld, Nathan D. Newman, and Simon Baruch are listed on the card. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: Ehrichs', Kid Gloves, New York, New York Trade Card: Ehrichs', Kid Gloves, New York, New York

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a glove store located at 8th Ave. & 24th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two children interacting with a doll. The style of the illustration is lighthearted and comical, and the overall color scheme appears to be predominantly green. The text on the front seems to include the phrase “No Such Thing”, possibly part of a slogan or caption related to the image. The back of the card is fully dedicated to an advertisement for Alexandre Kid Gloves.

Trade Card: Field's Glove Stores, New York and Philadelphia Trade Card: Field's Glove Stores, New York and Philadelphia

A circa 1885 trade card advertising Field's Glove Stores. The card is shaped like a pallet and features a young dancer on the front. The back of the card displays the advertisement for Field's Glove Stores, with addresses at 791 Broadway (opposite Grace Church) in New York City and 45 South 8th Street in Philadelphia. Established in 1847.

Trade Card: Raphael Brothers, Dealers in Hats, Caps, Gloves, Horse Blankets, and Buffalo Robes, Boston, Massachusetts Trade Card: Raphael Brothers, Dealers in Hats, Caps, Gloves, Horse Blankets, and Buffalo Robes, Boston, Massachusetts

This trade card advertises Raphael Brothers, a Boston business dealing in hats, caps, gloves, horse blankets, and buffalo robes. The text on the front of the card clearly states the business name and merchandise offered, along with their address: No. 32 Faneuil Hall Square. The card's design is simple and straightforward, focusing on conveying essential information. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in this record, which displays a very similar card. It is likely a variant of this card. The additional details are not available.

Trade Card: Roth & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio Trade Card: Roth & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio

Trade card for Roth & Co., purveyors of Splendide Paris Kid Gloves, located at 117 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The card depicts a woman in fancy corseted attire wearing long blue gloves. The card dates to circa 1885.