Subject: Hardware

Highly detailed advertisement for A. Collemberger & Co., a dealer in fancy and staple dry goods, groceries, and hardware located in Selma, Alabama. The advertisement is dated July 17, 1853. The advertisement is a physical item from a manuscript collection.

Billhead for Abraham & Brother, a wholesale and retail dealer in clothing, dry goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, groceries, wines, liquors, hardware, crockery, and other items. The bill is dated August 31, 1867, and is made out to the Stage Co., a likely reference to the Oregon Stage Company, which was a stagecoach line operating in the late 19th century. The billhead lists two purchases of nails on August 16 and 24, with a total price of 50 cents. The billhead has handwritten text, a detailed list of goods, and a handwritten signature by Abraham & Brother.

Billhead - Charles Lehman…...6/28/1875…..Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Hardware, Grain, Farmers' Produce, 70 Main Street, Helena, Montana. Married Carolina who came from an established Alsatian Jewish family lineage in the Bas-Rhin region of France. This European border territory was home to a large, vibrant Jewish merchant culture that was highly bilingual in French and German. Her background is highly relevant to why Charles Lehman—who had already been out West operating pack trains and supply stores for years—temporarily left his frontier mining camps to return to New York City in 1869. His primary goal was to find a wife from the same Jewish immigrant community. Jacob A. Bach's most enduring cultural legacy was structural, strengthening the frontier Jewish network through direct kinship. By marrying his daughter Carolina to fellow prominent merchant Charles Lehman, he united two influential lineages that anchored the territory's commerce and community life. Upon his death in 1882, Bach was laid to rest according to Jewish customs at the historic Benton Avenue Cemetery, solidifying his place as one of the true patriarchs of Montana's frontier Jewish heritage Prior to his passing, Lehman explicitly requested a Masonic service. His family contacted the Master of the Lewistown Lodge to implement the ritual funeral with no religious reference.

Billhead - CHARLES LEHMAN, GROCER, Dealer in WINES LIQUORS TOBACCO etc billhead, from HELENA, M.T. (MONTANA TERRITORY).....9/7/1873...discount given to the sheriff....70 Main Street. He is first listed as a founding member of Etham Lodge #37, Sacramento...1858. Jacob A. Bach's most enduring cultural legacy was structural, strengthening the frontier Jewish network through direct kinship. By marrying his daughter Carolina to fellow prominent merchant Charles Lehman, he united two influential lineages that anchored the territory's commerce and community life. Upon his death in 1882, Bach was laid to rest according to Jewish customs at the historic Benton Avenue Cemetery, solidifying his place as one of the true patriarchs of Montana's frontier Jewish heritage

Billhead for Dreyfus & Meyer, dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, groceries, hardware, saddlery and general country supplies. Located in Barnard, Arkansas, this billhead was dated June 5, 1880 and belonged to Adolph Meyer, successor to the business. The bill lists the items purchased by a buyer, likely a Mr. A. Jackson, for a total of $1.70. The billhead displays ornate lettering and a framed header.

Billhead - Frederick Lehman, Commission Merchant, Groceries Wines Liquors Cigars etc billhead, from Helena, Montana (Territory at this time). ...53 Main Street...1/31/1876. Charles Lehman and Frederick Lehman were the exact same man in Helena, Montana circa 1870. His full name was Charles Frederick Lehman. By the early 1870s, he operated a prominent mercantile business located at No. 70 Main Street in Helena. Early local directories and historical invoices alternatively referred to him by his first name (Charles) or his middle name. Married Carolina who came from an established Alsatian Jewish family lineage in the Bas-Rhin region of France. This European border territory was home to a large, vibrant Jewish merchant culture that was highly bilingual in French and German. Her background is highly relevant to why Lehman-who had already been out West operating pack trains and supply stores for years-temporarily left his frontier mining camps to return to New York City in 1869. His primary goal was to find a wife from the same Jewish immigrant community. During the Montana Gold Rush era, Jacob A. Bach and his family played a fundamental role in establishing Helena's pioneer Jewish community. Operating in a rugged frontier town without a permanent synagogue, the family focused their efforts on maintaining religious identity and building vital social safety nets. They routinely hosted and participated in community holiday gatherings for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Passover. To preserve sacred traditions in a remote territory, the Bachs utilized their commercial freight networks to import essential religious items, prayer books, and kosher goods like Passover matzo from established Jewish centers in San Francisco and New York. Jacob A. Bach's most enduring cultural legacy was structural, strengthening the frontier Jewish network through direct kinship. By marrying his daughter Carolina to fellow prominent merchant Charles Lehman, he united two influential lineages that anchored the territory's commerce and community life. Upon his death in 1882, Bach was laid to rest according to Jewish customs at the historic Benton Avenue Cemetery, solidifying his place as one of the true patriarchs of Montana's frontier Jewish heritage Prior to his passing, Charles Frederick Lehman explicitly requested a Masonic service. His family contacted the Master of the Lewistown Lodge to implement the ritual funeral with no religious reference.

Invoice from Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson, dealers in stoves and metals located at the corner of Market and Beale streets, San Francisco, California. Dated December 13, 1882. The bill is for a large purchase of hardware items by Bird & Dinkelspiel in Birds Landing, California, totaling $39.78. The billhead includes an image of the business storefront and lists an office in New York City at 99 Pearl St.

A billhead from Joseph Schiffman, a dealer in dry goods, groceries, and crockery, located in Gainesville, Alabama, dated October 1, 1877. The bill details a statement of account for Mifs Josiah Wrenn, listing purchases made between February and September 1877, including women's shoes, a water bucket, children's hose, and glass shoes, with a total of $5.25 for these listed items. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and location, a decorative "BOUGHT OF" logo, and various decorative borders and lines typical of the period. Handwritten notes indicate payment was received on October 7, 1877.

Billhead from L. Moke, dealer in groceries, dry goods, hardware, crockery, wooden and willow ware, boots, shoes and hats, located on Military Plaza, opposite the Old Court House, San Antonio, Texas. The bill is dated June 1, 1878, and lists a purchase of 140 pounds of buffalo meat for $14.00 from the Menger Hotel. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering. The billhead header includes a company logo, a business address, and a description of the business.

Billhead - dated January 14-March 5, 1859 - from S. Rothschild & Bro., dealers in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Shoes and Boots, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Hardware, Saddlery, Groceries, Rope and Bagging, located in Claiborne, Alabama. The bill records a transaction with Joseph H. Reyland, and lists a variety of purchases including Sidles, Boots, Stripes, P. Cloth, and Potatoes. This appears to be an invoice, summarizing a previous purchase. The billhead is handwritten in black ink.

This billhead, dated July 2, 1840, records a transaction between T. E. Seixas, a dealer in metal goods at 213 Water Street, New-York, and M. L. Boardman. The invoice details the purchase of 489 1/2 lbs of Dance Tin for $93.01 and 3 C. Brass Composition for $8.16, totaling $101.17. The item is marked "Recd payment" and signed by Theo. J. Seixas. The billhead features a clear, utilitarian typeface for the business name and description, characteristic of commercial documents from the period, with handwritten entries for the specifics of the transaction. The business listed its wide range of products including tin plate, sheet iron, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nails, and spikes.

Billhead from Lazarus & Smith, a hardware, cutlery, and guns business located at the corner of King and Hasell Streets in Charleston, South Carolina. The billhead is dated November 21, 1884.

Billhead from Meyer, Bannerman & Co., located at the southeast corner of Sixth Street and Lucas Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The billhead, dated March 27, 1900, details a shipment sent to Fort Benton, Montana. It includes a comprehensive list of hose fittings with corresponding prices.

A broadside advertisement for Henry Bornstein & Co.'s "Improved Patented Pin Hooks," priced at 25 cents per dozen. The advertisement claims numerous awards and mentions distribution at the Great Mechanics' Exhibition. Published in Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1885.

This business card advertises M. Neuburger & Co., importers of small wares, located at 305 Canal Street and 47 Howard Street, New York. [The business was also associated with J. Rosenberg and S. Wilhelm.] The front of the card features the company name in large bold lettering. The card also indicates that the business was an importer of small wares. The back of the card is blank. This is a business card and not a trade card as initially categorized.

This business card advertises N. Hirschfeld's hardware and electrical supplies store located at 328 Grand Street, between Orchard and Ludlow Streets, in New York City. The front of the card is predominantly text-based, clearly displaying the business name, address, and type of goods sold. The back of the card is blank. The overall style suggests a late 19th-century business card.

Nickel plate for a glove. The object's date of creation is unknown. The item is part of the M Collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, Box 4.

A trade card for Simon Flechter, a dealer in Surplus Government and G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Goods located at 130 Main Street, Cincinnati, O., circa 1880. The card advertises a wide variety of items for sale, including blouses, frocks, overcoats, pants, hats, caps, wool and rubber blankets, tents, wagon covers, rubber clothing, muskets, swords, belts, blank books, drums, fifes, bugles, ornaments, iron cots, chains, buckets, picks, spades, shovels, etc. Simon Flechter also manufactured rubber horse covers and wool fly nets, and dealt in general merchandise. The card features bold, decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product categories, typical of advertising of the period. A small graphic emblem is placed between "Government" and "G.A.R. Goods".

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. located at 219 N. Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card depicts a pastoral scene featuring a man riding in a horse-drawn wagon. In the foreground, gas fixtures, bronzes, and hanging lamps are prominently displayed. The front of the card is illustrated, while the back is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Hartill Manufacturing, a company specializing in Scandinavian padlocks. The front of the card features an illustration of a man and woman tumbling out of bed. There are two smaller illustrations in the bottom right corner, including a man and woman lying in bed and the address 273 1/2 Division Street. The text includes addresses for various stores on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, including 353 Grand Street, 290 Grand Street, 264 Grand Street, and 208 Broome Street. The back of the card is blank. The back of the card features a list of businesses in the neighborhood of the Lower East Side. This directory includes the names of Mayer, Jacob, Schloss, L.A., Wannack, A., and Wiessner, H., who likely owned and operated businesses in the area.

This trade card advertises Charles F. Saul, an implements and hardware store located at 17 & 19 East Water Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a cabbage holding tools and sitting on a tree branch. Two elves are eating sauerkraut from a barrel nearby. The card has a green and yellow background, and the image is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank. This card was copyrighted by Richmond and C. in Buffalo, New York in 1887.

Trade card advertising the services of Lewis S. Cohen, located at 249 North Queen Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card advertises 'Screw Inserts into the Handle'. Circa 1890s.

This trade card advertises B. Hartill Manufacturing Co., makers of Scandinavian padlocks. The front of the card displays multiple addresses: 353 Grand St., 290 Grand St., 264 Grand St., and 208 Broome St., suggesting a widespread business presence in New York City's Lower East Side. A small illustration shows a man kicking a cat with the caption “Getting Even,” which is unrelated to the business advertised. A business directory of stores is printed on the back of the card. The card is identified as a "National Card for B. Hatsill Mfg. of Scandinavian Padlocks." There is an additional address listed on the back: 273 1/2 Division St.

Trade card advertising B. Hartill, manufacturer of Scandinavian padlocks, located at multiple addresses on the Lower East Side of New York City. The card includes addresses: 353 Grand St, 290 Grand St, 264 Grand St, 208 Broome St, and 273 1/2 Division St. The card also features an illustration of a dog and lobster, with the text "Call back your dog." It appears to be part of a business directory of stores on the Lower East Side. Date circa 1878.

Trade card advertising M. W. Carr & Co. as the sole manufacturers and selling agents for Bornstein's Improved Patent Pin Hooks. The card includes an actual pin hook. Circa 1885. Issued in Boston and New York, United States.