Subject: Hairdressing

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Billhead of Gumbinner & Friedlander, Metropolitan Hair Works, New York, New York, August 6, 1872 Billhead of Gumbinner & Friedlander, Metropolitan Hair Works, New York, New York, August 6, 1872

Billhead for Gumbinner & Friedlander, Metropolitan Hair Works. The business was located at 33 Greene Street and later moved to 51 Crosby Street, New York, New York. The date on the billhead is August 6, 1872.

Billhead: John Frazer & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, March 18, 1867 Billhead: John Frazer & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, March 18, 1867

Printed billhead in red and black ink for John Frazer & Co. Includes a price list for various types of braids and features the "American Hair Works" logo with an eagle at 91 Crosby Street. Published in Cincinnati, Ohio in March 18, 1867.

Business Card: H. Lehmann, Importer of Human Hair and Ornamental Hair Manufacturer, New York, NY Business Card: H. Lehmann, Importer of Human Hair and Ornamental Hair Manufacturer, New York, NY

This business card advertises H. Lehmann, an importer of human hair and ornamental hair manufacturer, located at 1213 Broadway, between 29th and 30th Streets in New York City. The front of the card displays the business name and a description of their services, indicating that they specialize in importing human hair and manufacturing hair ornaments. The back of the card is blank. The image is primarily text-based, with the business information prominently displayed. The style is typical of late 19th-century business cards.

Trade Card for Fashionable Hair Emporium, Proprietors, M.M. Cohen & Co. Trade Card for Fashionable Hair Emporium, Proprietors, M.M. Cohen & Co.

This trade card advertises the Fashionable Hair Emporium, owned by M.M. Cohen & Co., located at 28 Winter Street in Boston. The card features a simple design with the business name printed at the top. Below the business name, the text 'Wholesale Manufacturers of Human Hair Goods' appears. The card's background is light with dark letters. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Goldstein & Cohn, Hair & Wig Store Trade Card for Goldstein & Cohn, Hair & Wig Store

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a leading hair and wig store located at 822 Market Street, Phelan's Building, San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a boy and a girl talking over a fence. The boy is dressed in a suit and the girl is wearing a long dress. The image is simple and charming. The text on the card is simple and straightforward, highlighting the store's location and its status as a leading hair and wig store. The back of the card is blank. [While no specific biographical information is available for the business owners, the store's prominent location and the phrase 'Leading Hair & Wig Store' suggests a successful and established business in San Francisco.]

Trade Card for Goldstein & Cohn, Hairdressers Trade Card for Goldstein & Cohn, Hairdressers

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a hairdressing salon located at 822 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a young woman in a pink and white dress and a white flowered hat, holding flowers and kneeling on her right leg. She is wearing blue stockings and brown shoes. A bus and flowers are visible in the background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

Trade Card for Goldstein & Cohn, Hairdressers Trade Card for Goldstein & Cohn, Hairdressers

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a hairdressing business located at 749 Market Street, San Francisco, California, opposite Dupont Street. The front of the card features an illustration of a bust of 'Miss May', who is designated as the 'SOLE AGENT OF MARCHLAND'S CRISOLINE HAIR DYE'. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for human hair, switches, and curls.

Trade Card for H. Fried's Shaving & Hair Dressing Parlor Trade Card for H. Fried's Shaving & Hair Dressing Parlor

The front of the trade card advertises H. Fried's Shaving & Hair Dressing Parlor, located at 1609 Carondelet Avenue. The card depicts an illustration of two drunken men in a humorous and exaggerated style. The figures appear to be arguing with each other. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for L. I. Levy, Fancy Goods and Corsets Trade Card for L. I. Levy, Fancy Goods and Corsets

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a retailer of fancy goods, gloves, corsets, and hair accessories, located at 721 & 723 Washington Streets, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a portrait of a young woman. She is posed in a seated position with her hand resting on a table. The image is in a blue-sepia color scheme. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

Trade Card for L. I. Levy, Hair Goods, Boston Trade Card for L. I. Levy, Hair Goods, Boston

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a hair goods retailer located at 721-732 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a hummingbird perched on a branch, showcasing the company's focus on beauty and elegance. The back of the card, which is not visible in the image, features a full advertisement for L. I. Levy. The card also indicates that it is a 'National Demorest Card'.

Trade Card for M. Goldman, Manufacturer of Hair and Imitation Goods Trade Card for M. Goldman, Manufacturer of Hair and Imitation Goods

This trade card advertises M. Goldman, a manufacturer and dealer in real hair and imitation goods, located at 80 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The card features a black and white illustration of a woman with long, flowing hair. Text on the card reads “MANUFACTURER OF AND DEALER IN REAL HAIR AND IMITATION GOODS” and “RAW HAIR SOLD BY THE OUNCE OR LARGER QUANTITIES.” The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for M. Schneider's Hair and Shaving Dressing Parlor Trade Card for M. Schneider's Hair and Shaving Dressing Parlor

This trade card advertises M. Schneider's hair and shaving dressing parlor, located at 396 Sixth Avenue near 24th Street in New York City. [It is interesting to note that the business also sold domestic and imported cigars.] The front of the card displays a hand holding a basket of white flowers. There is a red stripe on the sweater worn by the hand. The back of the card features a more detailed advertisement.

Trade Card for Mrs. J. Haim, Hairdresser Trade Card for Mrs. J. Haim, Hairdresser

This trade card advertises Mrs. J. Haim, a hairdresser located at 57 Washington Street in Rome, New York. The card features a design of blue flowers against a white background. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Mrs. J. Simon, Hairdresser Trade Card for Mrs. J. Simon, Hairdresser

This trade card advertises Mrs. J. Simon, a hairdresser located at 80 North Avenue, Rochester, New York. The card features a simple design with a sprig of white flowers and two red flowers in the corner. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for S. Milkman & Co., Millinery & Hair Goods Trade Card for S. Milkman & Co., Millinery & Hair Goods

This trade card advertises S. Milkman & Co., a millinery and hair goods store located at 161 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features an illustration of a young woman with flowers in her hair, likely showcasing the store's wares. The back of the card is blank. The card measures 4-1/8 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high.

Trade Card: Eastern Hair Store, Proprietress Mrs. F. Springsteen, New York City Trade Card: Eastern Hair Store, Proprietress Mrs. F. Springsteen, New York City

This trade card advertises the Eastern Hair Store, whose proprietress was Mrs. F. Springsteen. The front of the card features the store's name prominently displayed at the top, along with the address: 458 Twelfth Street. While the specific details of the design are not available in the provided text, it likely includes elements associated with hairdressing or wig making. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Goldstein & Cohn, Hair Goods, San Francisco, California, circa 1885 Trade Card: Goldstein & Cohn, Hair Goods, San Francisco, California, circa 1885

Trade card advertising Goldstein & Cohn, purveyors of human hair goods and sole agents for Marchland's Crisoline Hair Dye. The card features a bust of a woman and lists their address as 822 Market Street, Phelan Building, San Francisco, California. The reverse side displays a full advertisement for human hair, switches, and curls. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: Goldstein & Cohn, Importers of Human Hair, San Francisco Trade Card: Goldstein & Cohn, Importers of Human Hair, San Francisco

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, importers of human hair. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases a charming illustration of a young woman emerging from a lily. The image is likely symbolic, possibly alluding to beauty, purity, or the source of the human hair they import. The background is partially visible and indicates an elegant setting. The business's address is clearly printed as 822 Market Street, in the Phelan Building. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement announcing a grand opening. The text of the advertisement is not fully legible in the image. The back of the card is not blank.

Trade Card: Isaac Meyer, Artistic Hair Cutter, New York, NY Trade Card: Isaac Meyer, Artistic Hair Cutter, New York, NY

This trade card advertises Isaac Meyer, an "Artistic Hair Cutter," located at 88 Wall Street, between Water and Pearl Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a simple design with two rose buds and the business's name and description. The back of the card is blank. The style of the card suggests a late 19th-century origin.

Trade Card: Jacobi's, Dealer in and Manufacturer of Human Hair Goods, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Trade Card: Jacobi's, Dealer in and Manufacturer of Human Hair Goods, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

This trade card advertises Jacobi's, a dealer in and manufacturer of all kinds of human hair goods. The front of the card (Image 1) features text-based advertisement, providing the business's name and services. The address is given as Adams Street between Eagle St. & Park Ave., Cedar Rapids. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The card's design is simple and functional, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century.

Trade Card: L. I. Levy, Hair Goods, Boston, Massachusetts Trade Card: L. I. Levy, Hair Goods, Boston, Massachusetts

This trade card, issued by L. I. Levy and advertising Brainerd & Armstrong Co., features a charming illustration of a bird in a nest on the front. The address, 721 & 723 Washington Street, Boston, is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is fully utilized as an advertisement for L.I. Levy’s hair goods.

Trade Card: M. Schneider, Hair and Shaving Dressing Parlor, New York, NY Trade Card: M. Schneider, Hair and Shaving Dressing Parlor, New York, NY

Trade card advertising M. Schneider's hair and shaving dressing parlor and bath rooms, also a dealer in domestic and imported cigars, located at 396 Sixth Avenue near 24th Street in New York, New York. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: Miss Auguste W. Eichler, Ladies' Hairdresser, Boston, Massachusetts Trade Card: Miss Auguste W. Eichler, Ladies' Hairdresser, Boston, Massachusetts

This trade card advertises the services of Miss Auguste W. Eichler, a ladies' hairdresser in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features the text "MISS AUGSTE W. EICHLER FROM BOSTON..LADIES HAIR DRESSER..ORDERS; TAKEN FOR HAIR WORK." Handwritten on the front of the card is the name "ABRAHAM; BLOCH." The back of the card also contains handwritten text, which appears to be an order for various sizes of hair collars. The card's design is simple and utilitarian, focusing on clearly conveying the business's name and services. The back of the card is not blank; it contains handwritten notes.

Trade Card: S. Funkenstein, Shaving and Hair Cutting, Newark, New Jersey Trade Card: S. Funkenstein, Shaving and Hair Cutting, Newark, New Jersey

This trade card advertises the services of S. Funkenstein, a barber offering shaving and hair cutting. The front of the card (Image 1) features an image. The card notes the address as 63 Commerce Street. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The card is identified as an "Auten National Card."