Subject: Grocery stores

A calendar for April 1917, advertising daily sales at the Samuel & Jacob Lit market located at 8th and Filbert Streets in Philadelphia. Each day is marked in red as a 'special sale day'.

Billhead for L. Lilienstern & Co., a dealer in staple and fancy groceries, located in Clayton, Alabama. Dated May 19, 1882. The billhead lists a purchase of 1 bushel meal and 1 sack of flour. The buyer's name, Mr. Dr. Weems, and the total amount of $3.40 is recorded. A hand-written note indicates receipt of payment, and a signature of “L. Lilienstern & Co.” is included. The billhead includes a printed logo with an ornate script that says “Bought of L. Lilienstern & Co.” along with a business slogan, “Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries,” and the payment terms: “Terms Cash.”

Billhead from Castle Brothers & Loupe, located at 213, 215, 217 Front Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead features a lithograph of the store's storefront. Dated June 21, 1881. The billhead was associated with Henry French, who was active in Jewish affairs.

Billhead from Getz Brothers Dairy Produce Provisions, located at 209 & 211 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The date on the billhead is May 19, 1887.

Billhead from Henry Hyman's "New York Store" in Silver City, Idaho Territory, dated April 1, 1872. The bill details grocery sales to the Owyhee Mining Co., including items such as 10 boxes of candles. A newspaper obituary for Henry Hyman is also referenced, noting his death in 1876 at the age of 28.

Billhead of J. E. Oppenheimer, Jobber of Produce, Fruits, and Cigars, located at 67, 69, 71 West Park Street, Butte, Montana. The billhead features a graphic illustration of the store and includes the locations of the office, salesroom, warehouse, and cold storage on N.P. & U.P. tracks. Dated June 11, 1898.

Billhead from M. Blumenthal's Market located at Fourth and D Street in San Rafael, California. The billhead is dated July 3, 1894. The billhead is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 6.

Billhead of Myer / Marx, Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Clothing, hardware, crockery, hats, boots, shoes and Groceries, with a note indicating a large assortment of tobacco always on hand. Located on the corner of Court and Washington Streets, Montgomery, Alabama. Dated November 14, 1857.

Billhead from S. Mayer & Glauber, grocers and liquor dealers, located on Bay Street in Brunswick, Georgia. The billhead is dated July 26, 1883, and mentions the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. The document is a commercial record reflecting business activities in Brunswick, Georgia.

Billhead from Neuman & Sprankle, dealers in groceries, provisions, hardware, and mining supplies, located in Silver Plume, Colorado. Dated November 11, 1893. The bill details a sale of goods including one box of candles, one box of caps, one fifty-pound box of powder, and 300 feet of fuse, suggesting a small order possibly for a single prospector. The description notes the difficulty in finding references to miners' candles and states that a box of candles cost $4.75.

A broadside advertisement for Goldberg's Grocery in San Francisco, California, circa 1890. The broadside features a photograph of the store with numerous horse-drawn carts lined up in front, suggesting significant business activity. The text proclaims Goldberg's as "the largest retail grocery house in America outside of New York." Addresses listed on the broadside include: 426.32 Pine, 215.17 Sutter, 2800 California (all in San Francisco), and 1075 Clay in Oakland, California.

This business card advertises B. Feldmann & Co., grocers, located at 350 King Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The front of the card is simple and features the business name, type of business, and address printed neatly. The card appears to be a standard business card format, small and rectangular. The image shows text only; no illustrations or decorative elements are present. The back of the card is blank.

Cabinet card photograph depicting buildings in Navasota, Texas, circa 1875. The image shows M. Levy's grocery and dry goods store, a hotel with Dreher & Holly business below, and other buildings on the corner of 10th and Washington Streets. The photograph was taken by Wilson & Parks, Navasota, Texas. The reverse of the card includes handwritten notations identifying the location.

A business card for City Fruit Store located at 4 Weyboss Street. The date is estimated to be January 1, 1864, based on metadata.

Envelope with advertising for M. Ferst & Co., wholesale dealers in tobacco, groceries, wines, liquor, and cigars, located at #1 Whitaker and 145-147 Bay Streets, Savannah, Georgia. The envelope is circa 1875 and includes fine graphics and an attached stamp. Addressed to C. A. Alford in Sumner, Georgia.

An advertisement for groceries, provisions, and dry goods. The front of the card advertises general merchandise, while the back lists Joseph Fischbein as the agent at 315 Water Street. The date 1863 is visible on the card. The item is in archival collection E, and is located at Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 10.

Advertising trade token for Joseph Fischbein, a grocer, provisioner, and dry goods merchant located at 315 West Water Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This token dates to 1863. A higher-quality duplicate of this token also exists in the collection.

A commercial letter dated May 21, 1881, from Offer & Friedman, cigar manufacturers in Stockton, California, to Sim Sun Ho & Co., a Chinese grocer. The letter is docketed in Chinese.

Billhead/letter from William Weinstein & Co., wholesale and retail grocers, located on Lower Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated July 29, 1890.

Photograph depicting Jacob Sanders and his two sons in front of their store in Trinidad, Colorado, circa 1885. The store features Anheuser-Busch and Indianapolis Brewing Co. signage. The photograph is mounted on board and accompanied by a brass seal.

A photograph depicting the grocery distribution center of Sears. The image is described as a "great colored picture." The photograph dates from circa 1910 and is associated with Julius Rosenwald. The photograph's geographic location is Chicago, Illinois.

A three-page illustrated broadside and envelope, dated September 23, 1875, advertising the prices of sugar, coffee, fruits, and molasses offered by Aaron A. Colter & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prices are handwritten on the printed broadside. The company's address is listed as the Northwest Corner of 6th and Main Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio.

A receipt issued by J. Jonas & Co., fancy grocers located at 93 Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, to Milton Weston on May 12, 1883. The receipt is printed on J. Jonas & Co. letterhead.

Seven subpoenas issued by the Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee, in September 1888, summoning witnesses for the case of James Batts v. Sultzbacker Bros. Grocers. The subpoenas summon Alex Chisman, Edwin Cross, J. F. Parr, Jacobs, and John Glenn to testify. A handwritten court decision dated February 12, 1889, is also included, reinstating the case without costs to the plaintiff. Numerous handwritten notations appear on the backs of the subpoenas.

This trade card advertises A. B. Springsteen, a grocery and provision merchant located at 447 East Broadway, Albany, New York. [This card was at the Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati in 2005.] The card features a girl dressed in white, a girl dressed in yellow, and a girl dressed in red, all holding jars of preserved fruit or pickles. [These are likely images of Lucca's Italian preserved fruit, one of the major brands A.B. Springsteen carried.] The card has a blue border.

This trade card advertises A. H. Berger, a grocer in Alburtis, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a house and well in a snowy landscape. The back of the card is full of advertising text and features a decorative design with flowers. The back of the card also advertises the same business as the front of the card.

This trade card for A. L. Isaac's, a grocery store located at the corner of 28th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City, features a prominent red rose design. The image likely represents the store's name and the quality of its products. The card is likely from around 1885 and is printed in English. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Sunfield & Co.'s grocery store located at 23 Blue Island Avenue. The front of the card features a riddle or puzzle with an image of an old man hidden in a forest with animals. The back of the card has a full advertisement with prices listed. The card states the business 'speaks German and French.'

This die-cut trade card advertises Cohen Brothers, a grocery store in Gloversville, New York. The front of the card features the text “Cohen Brothers - Big Grocery - Gloversville, NY” in bold, black lettering. The lettering is in a stylized font, and the words “Cohen Brothers” and “Big Grocery” are separated by a vertical line. The card is printed on white paper stock and the back is blank.

This trade card advertises Cohen, Steinkeller & Nathan, wholesale commission merchants of fruits and vegetables, in Chicago, Illinois. The card is printed in black and white, featuring a simple design with the company name, address, and services printed in a decorative font. The front of the card lists their address as 944 Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. It also notes that they specialize in carload shipments. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Cohen's Cake & Cracker Stand. The card features a photograph of a two-story building with a large storefront. It appears to be a corner store located on a busy street. Above the storefront is a sign that reads 'Cohen's Cake & Cracker Stand'. The image is in black and white, and the lettering on the sign is faded. The back of the card is blank.

This is a trade card for Cohn, Levy & Co. who were sole agents for Epicure Tea in Quincy, California. The front of the card features a comical boy eating bread with a pig. The verso of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Rabenstein at 700 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a pink rose surrounded by a delicate floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Sherman & Co., a dry goods and notions store located at Hill Street at Salmon, Booth & Co.'s Old Stand in Griffin, Georgia. The card is white with black text and features a simple design. The front of the card features the name of the business, its address, and the phrase 'Dry Goods and Notions.' The back of the card is blank. The image shows a large building with the store name visible in the window, and the store location above it. The building appears to have a front entrance with a pair of doors, which could be either double or single.

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 F. P. Kohen & Co., a grocery store located at 150 Beaver Avenue, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing with a sword. The reverse of the card features a list of all of the mayors of Allegheny City from its founding in 1840 through 1881. The back of the card also provides additional advertising information for F. P. Kohen & Co.

This trade card advertises the grocery store of Frank J. Heilman, located at 86 East Main Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children building a stick house. The illustration is in color. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises G. Seeligson & Co., a wholesale grocery and commission merchant company in Galveston, Texas. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a young Swiss child, likely promoting the sale of Silver Spoon baking powder. The back of the card provides the business address: Corner 24th and Mechanic Streets, Seeligson's Buildings.

This trade card advertises Geo. Haas & Sons, wholesale grocers in San Francisco, California. It features a charming illustration of a young woman in a brown dress and white cap, with flowers on the mirror-like border around the illustration. The card lists two addresses for the business: 810 Market Street, Phelan Building, and 986 Market Street, James Flood Building. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Glaser, Kohn & Co., a business located at 24 & 26 Michigan Ave. in Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy wearing a bright pink hat and holding a red umbrella. The boy's smiling face appears mischievous. The background includes a decorative, ornate pattern that resembles the style of a wallpaper or fabric. The back of the card contains a poem.

This trade card advertises H. & N. Weinheimer, a dry goods and grocery store located at 76, 78, & 80 Butternut Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a pastoral scene near a body of water with flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is a national advertisement for Acme Soap. The front of the card depicts a boy riding on a large cloud of soap. The back of the card features a full advertisement for H. & N. Weinheimer. The card lists three addresses for Weinheimer: 76, 78, and 80 Butternut Street. The trade card advertises both dry goods and groceries.

This trade card advertises the Paradise Store, owned by J. Cohn in Stockton, California. The front of the card depicts a family enjoying a day in a park. They are watching boats on a body of water. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. M. Wiedmann, a dealer in candy and nuts located at 419 K Street, Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a cat playing with a ball of yarn. Pink flowers are depicted around the cat, which sits on a red-colored platform. The word 'DEALER' is written in bold on the card, with 'IN CANDY AND NUTS' written beneath. There is also a decorative border around the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Schnurman, Son & Co., located at 713 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a decorative design of roses. The card is bordered with a decorative, light-blue design. The back of the card is blank.

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. Stiner & Co., importers and dealers in fine groceries, located at 663 Ninth Avenue, New York City. The card depicts a young girl standing on a beach with a view of a boat and a beach house in the distance. She wears a light-colored dress, holding a parasol. This card has a red border and a decorative pattern 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.

This trade card advertises L. S. Mayer, a grocer located at 70 Morrison Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features an illustration of a sister and brother sitting on a wall, perhaps outside a home. [Mayer's wife was active in Jewish affairs.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. S. Mayer, a wholesale grocer in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a group of birds perched on a telegraph wire. The image includes a blue sky and trees. The business address, 70 Morrison Street, is printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

The trade card advertises M. Benjamin's, a grocer located at 199 Bowery, opposite Spring Street, in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a fan and a cat. The girl is adorned with a beautiful gown and her hair is styled in a fashionable way. The overall style of the illustration is evocative of the Victorian era, with delicate details and soft colors. The image is likely meant to appeal to customers seeking a stylish and high-quality grocery experience. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. H. Moses & Co., grocers located at 347 Grand Street, New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of young boys in a band, playing musical instruments. Two of the boys are dressed in white outfits. There are three boys total. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Millerd & Hertzel, a business located at 312 Washington Street, New York. The front of the card has a glossy finish and the name of the business, along with the address, is written in cursive script, located on the left side. There is a banner with a border and a flourish in the corner of the banner, which is centered and written in a bold and clear typeface. The text is written on the front of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Paradise Store, owned by J. Cohn, in Stockton, California. The front of the card features an idyllic landscape with two figures standing on a rock overlooking a waterfall. A bridge with an underpass is also visible.

This trade card advertises Ph. Kohn, a grocer located at 632 Larrabee Street, corner of Centre, in Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features a caricature of a group of Black people posing for a photograph under a large, brightly colored cloud. The image is humorous and satirical, using caricatures to depict Black people in a stereotypical manner. This is a common trope in American trade cards from this era, with both overtly racist and seemingly innocuous images portraying a dehumanized and comedic view of Black people. The card has a full advertisement on the back, which is not visible in the image.

This trade card advertises Phil. Cohen, a grocer, wine, and liquor merchant located at the corner of O'Farrel and Larkin Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features the business's name and services, and the address is written below. The image features a small, simplified drawing of a building with a window. There is a line across the bottom of the card to add more information, but it appears to be blank. There is no writing on the back of the card.

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 R.E. Rice, a grocer located in Madison, Connecticut. The card features an image of a fruit stand laden with a variety of fruits, including apples, grapes, oranges, and lemons. The front of the card is dominated by a large, colorful illustration of the fruit stand and a smaller image of R.E. Rice standing at the counter. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Scholes Brothers, a grocery store located at 281 First Ave, 370 Ninth Avenue, and 132 First Avenue in New York, New York. The front of the card features a woman in a blue dress and a floral headpiece. She looks at the viewer, holding a basket. The back of the card lists the grocery prices. Coffee is advertised at 20 cents per pound.

This trade card advertises Siegel's, a grocery store located on the corner of Warren and Broadway in New York City. The front of the card depicts a woman in a garden, holding a small basket and surrounded by flowers. The illustration is stylized, and the woman has a large, ornate hat. It appears to be a late 19th century image, likely from the 1880s. The back of the card features advertisements for the store's goods and services.

This trade card advertises Sunfield's Grocery Store, located at 23 Blue Island Avenue. The card's front features a puzzle: a hidden circus clown with animals. The back of the card contains an advertisement with prices for groceries.

This trade card advertises Sunfield's Grocery Store, located at 23 Blue Island Avenue. The card features a puzzle for children, inviting them to find hidden animals. The back of the card includes a full advertisement with prices.

This trade card advertises W. C. Freeman, a merchant selling groceries and dry goods in Marion, New York. The front of the card depicts a peaceful landscape with a bridge and a man in a rowboat. Distant woods and a city skyline are visible in the background.

This trade card advertises Wiedmann Candy Manufactory, a candy and nut dealer in Sacramento, California. The card features an illustration of a red rose and a blue pot with a candy cane. The front of the card provides the address of the store: 419 K Street, 418 J Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises William Abraham's grocery store located at 209 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a tug-of-war between a group of Jewish individuals and a group of Irish individuals. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Amstein Brothers, purveyors of "Choice Family Groceries." The front of the card features a picturesque landscape illustration, likely depicting the "California Coast," as indicated by the text on the card. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of quality and abundance, associating the groceries with desirable locales. Below the image, the business name "AMSTEIN BROTHERS" is prominently displayed, along with the location note "UNDER M.E. CHURCH." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Cohen Bros. Big Grocery in Gloversville, New York. The card features a red-ink illustration of a child with long curls wearing a cap and lace collar. The card is undated but may be from approximately 1880 based on other similar trade cards in this collection. The card is part of the Judaica Americana collection.

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.

Trade card depicting Kaufman's East Washington Combination Store at 1241 11th Street, Washington, D.C. circa 1885. The imagery includes children, an old woman, and a high-button shoe. The card features the address "1241 11TH STREET; EAST WASHINGTON COMBINATION STORE." The description also notes: "THESE CHILDREN RE HAPPY; OLD WOMAN WITH FAN IN FRONT OF MOUTH ON TOP OF HIGHBUTTON SHOE; INSIDE OF SHOE ARE TEN CHILDEREN, GIRL AT BOTTOM HOLD DOLL;"

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.

Trade card depicting children and a large egg, issued by the Laskowski Brothers at 110 North Seventh Street. The card dates to circa 1885. The location of the business is indicated as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, based on the address and geographic coordinates in the archival record.

This trade card advertises M. H. Moses & Co., purveyors of fine teas, coffees, and general groceries. The front of the card showcases an oil painting of a romantic scene depicting a crumbling castle in ruins with a bust of a woman in the foreground. This artistic style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business's name and product offerings are clearly printed below the painting: "Fine Teas, Coffees and General Groceries." The address is also provided: 2198 Third Av., S.W. Corner of 120th Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oldenborg's, a grocery store in East New York, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl wearing a red hat. The style of the illustration and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin. On the back of the card, the text reads, "Successor to H. Ehrich's," identifying the store's predecessor, followed by the business's description as "The Cheap Cash Grocer." The address, corner of Glenmore and Schenck Aves, East New York, is also clearly printed.

This trade card advertises Philip Levis' business located at the Senate Market, Corner of 13th & M Sts., N.W., Washington, D.C. The front of the card (Image af54574d-bf1f-4fa3-90d3-e8538011a94c) shows a detailed architectural drawing of the Senate Market building. The style of architecture in the drawing suggests a construction date in the late 19th century. The text on the card clearly states the business name and the address. The back of the card (Image f0b93c7d-ff61-47c7-9bb3-681442d2a080) is blank.

This record contains two images of trade cards for Reis Brothers & Co., a fancy grocery store located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the first card displays the business name, "Reis Brothers & Co." above "Fancy Groceries," and the street address: "68 Vine St. between Second & Pearl." The second card shows the same information, but also includes a hand-stamped notation indicating a change of address: "removed to 33 & 35 Vine Street." Both cards are simple in design, featuring only text. The backs of both cards are blank.

Trade card depicting a child looking into a large egg with a rooster emerging. The card indicates the location as the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets. It is noted as a duplicate. The image depicts a scene suggesting a business related to poultry or eggs. The card dates from circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Simon Baer's Sons, a grocery store in Wheeling, West Virginia. The front of the card (Image 1) shows [NOT ENOUGH INFO]. The back of the card (Image 2) is fully covered by an advertisement, indicating [NOT ENOUGH INFO] about the business. The text and imagery suggest a late 19th or early 20th century origin.