Subject: Hats

Die-cut label, circa 1870, in the shape of a derby hat, advertising H. Cohen, The One Price Clothier, Hatter & Furnisher in Salem, Ohio.

An advertising pin for the Arcade $2.00 Hat Box in Cleveland, Ohio. The pin features a large wolf and the address 363 Superior St. and 39 Colonial Arcade. The text on the pin also includes 'ONE QUALITY ONE PRICE'. The date is unknown.

Advertising pin for Meyers' Hat Store, located at 81 Seneca Street in Buffalo, New York. Undated.

Bill from A. & S. Levy, dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Shoes, Boots, Hats, and other items located at the corner of Main and South Streets, Victoria, Texas. Dated January 7, 1880. The bill lists items bought by O. Stoner for Julia Rose including fabric, dress goods, boots, and other items. The bill shows a detailed breakdown of quantities, prices, and a total of $16.75. The billhead features a printed header section, a company logo, a date, and decorative borders around the edges.

This billhead from Berry & Angerman, wholesale and retail dealers in Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Blankets, Hats, etc., records a transaction with Mr. Tompkins in Leadville, Colorado, dated November 1, 1888. The item listed is "1 Pr Miss Jr. son" for a total of 50 cents, marked as paid on October 5th. The document features ornate script for the buyer's name and the location/date, with bold lettering for the business name and product categories. Ruled lines are present for itemizing purchases. The payment is signed by "Berry & Angerman." **3.

This billhead for Gans & Klein, dated August 30, 1875, details a transaction for "Mr. A. M. Hollus" in Helena, Montana Territory. Gans & Klein are identified as "IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN Fashionable Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots, and Shoes, Hydraulic Hose, Rubber Clothing, California Blankets, Etc., Etc., Etc." The item features an ornate, stylized company logo for "Gans & Klein" with decorative Victorian-style lettering. It also notes an "OFFICE IN New York, 66 & 68 THOMAS STREET." The billhead includes terms for reporting claims ("ALL claims must be reported within five days after receipt of goods") and shipping goods ("Goods shipped at purchaser's risk"), as well as terms regarding interest. The date "Helena, M. T. Aug. 30, 1875" is handwritten at the top, along with the buyer's name.

Billhead from H. B. Stern & Co., a hat retailer located at 108 Grand Street, New York, New York. The bill is dated May 7, 1881. The bill is for a purchase from H. B. Stern & Co. by Hower & Bros. and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead features a company logo of a lion with a flag, ornate lettering, and a decorative border.

An invoice from Henry Stern & Co., a hat retailer located at 554 Broadway & 92 Crosby St., New York City, dated September 20, 1883. The bill lists items sold to Joseph Brooks in Waterloo, New York. The invoice includes a detailed breakdown of prices and quantities, including a note that it is for the “American Triumph Brand.” A decorative border frames the business name and address and a small image of an eagle with a banner that reads, “American Triumph Brand.”

Billhead - 9/1/1870 Silver City, Idaho Territory - Hyman & Reichenberg - General Store.......selling items to the Owyhee Mining Co.. Note this BH has a different design than others in the collection. The bill lists a number of items purchased by the Owyhee Mining Co. at Hyman & Reichenberg, including groceries, tobacco, and other goods. There are handwritten annotations of quantities, prices, and totals.

Billhead - Dated January 4, 1874. The bill is for an extensive list of purchases from J. Feldberg, Dealers in Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc. The billhead is printed with a decorative border around the business's name and description. The business was located in Helena, Montana on Main Street, opposite the First National Bank. The billhead is a well-preserved example of a late 19th century retail invoice.

Billhead from J. Feldberg, a dealer in clothing, gents’ furnishing goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps. Located at Main Street, opposite First National Bank, Helena, Montana. Dated September 29, 1873. The bill displays a handwritten inscription indicating the purchase of 1 hat and a quantity of “boys pants,” presumably for $3.50. The billhead has a simple, functional format. It includes a printed header with the business name and address, and a basic itemized transaction section. A line across the bottom separates the header from the transaction details.

Monthly statement from Jacob N. Pfeiffer, successor to Manuel Rosenfield, Fashionable Hatter, located at the corner of Seventh and Market Streets in Louisville, Kentucky. The billhead is dated June 21, 1884. The statement lists a balance due from William Buetgenbach for goods or services purchased. The bill is signed by J. N. Pfeiffer.

Bill from Jake Rothschild & Co., dealers in clothing and gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, and valises. Dated July 13, 1886, it indicates that Mr. J. Freeman, a resident of Seymour, Missouri, purchased an item, likely clothing, for $3.75 from the business. The billhead features simple, lined columns for recording the transaction, with a handwritten signature by the buyer in the bottom left corner. The billhead appears to be from a small, local store, with a simple design, and the date appears in the top right corner.

Invoice from Louis Kline & Co., a jobber of men's, boys', and ladies' hats, located at 110 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 30, 1877. The bill includes an itemized list of hats purchased by J. C. Young. The billhead is printed on thin paper with handwritten entries for the itemized list.

This billhead from M. G. & J. Cohen, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Carpets, Notions, Etc., located at Nos. 1 & 2 Deupree Block, Athens, Ga., is dated February 13, 1884. It details a transaction with M. J. Robinson for 5½ yards of ticking at $6.24 and 1 pair of shoes at $1.59, totaling $7.83, which was paid. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, location, and date, along with clear printed text outlining their extensive product range. 3.

A billhead from M. Wolff & Co., Manufacturers & Wholesale Dealers in Hats, Caps & Straw Goods, located in New York. The bill is dated October 27, 1883, and records a transaction with M. Jos. Brooks from Waterloo. The itemization includes various "Lots" of goods, with quantities and prices, such as "6 Doz" and "1/2 Child's Caps," totaling an amount of 88.50. The billhead features decorative Victorian-style script for the business name and date, printed information about the business type and addresses, and a condition regarding claims for damaged goods. 3.

Billhead of Meyer Corn, manufacturer of and jobber in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 69 Mercer St., New York City. The billhead is dated April 10, 1886. The bill was issued to Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, NY, and lists several items purchased and their corresponding prices. There is a decorative element that includes a company logo printed in the upper left corner, with the name 'Stockwell London' printed below it. The billhead also has ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead - 4/2/1881 billhead for Oestreicher & Meyer manufacturers of cloths hats, caps and children’s fancy turbans of New York City. Items purchased were college hats. ....153 South 5th Avenue. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

Billhead - 3/3/1881 billhead Oestreicher & Meyer maker cloth hats children’s fancy turbans NYC. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

Billhead - Oestreicher & Meyer…Manufacturers of Children's Fancy Turban,,caps and cloth hats…4/30/1881…153 South 5th Ave., NYC. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

Billhead - Oestreicher & Meyer…Manufacturers of Children's Fancy Turban,,caps and cloth hats…5/31/1888…164 and 166 South 5th Ave., NYC. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

Invoice for P. Berwin & Brother, importers of hats and caps, located at No. 106 Battery Street, San Francisco. The bill is dated November 22, 1876. The invoice includes an itemized list with detailed descriptions of the hats and caps purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Company, with the quantity and price of each item. The billhead features an ornate and decorative Victorian-style font, with a framed header section that includes the business name and address. The billhead also includes a printed company logo, which features the business name and a crown. The bill indicates that payment is accepted in U.S. Gold Coin, which is typical for business transactions in this period. In addition, the business name is listed in a smaller font at the top of the bill with an address in New York City.

Billhead from Samuel Corn & Sons, dealers in caps and furs, located at 92 & 94 Greene Street, New York. Dated April 18, 1883. The bill lists the purchase of 1 “Navy Dusty Hats” by Joseph Brooks. The billhead displays the business name and address prominently at the top of the page. The billhead design features ornate Victorian-style lettering, with details such as a stylized C in the name, a decorative border, and a prominent company logo. It also features a section dedicated to terms and payment information. The billhead is written in English.

Billhead for Simon & Kohn, a retailer of hats, caps, trunks, umbrellas, and artificial flowers located at the corner of Magaziner and Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The billhead is dated February 13, 1891 and lists a number of items purchased by J. Z. Hearst, likely for a clothing store. It appears there are multiple sizes and quantities listed for a variety of items, with prices listed for each, totaling 159.36. The billhead has an ornate Victorian-style lettering, framed header, and decorative elements including an image of the store and a circular seal that says “Diled & Rubber Clothing.”

Billhead from Triest & Friedlander, importers and jobbers of hats, caps, and other goods. Located at 116 & 118 Sansome St. San Francisco. Dated March 23, 1875. The bill lists items purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., Tybo, NV. The billhead includes ornate Victorian-style lettering with decorative elements, such as a company logo, a framed header section, and an ornate border.

Invoice from Triest & Friedlander, importers and jobbers of hats and caps, located at 218 and 220 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 19, 1866. The bill lists a series of items purchased, likely hats and caps, by J. G. Garrison. The billhead has a detailed header with the business name and address, printed in a bold font. It also notes the business's connection with Friedlander, H., located at 120 Grand Street, NYC. The billhead states that payment must be made in gold coin.

This billhead from Weis & Zoebisch, dealers in hats, caps, furs, and walking canes, located at 538 Washington Street, Boston, records the sale of a "Gray Ast.- Cap" for $3.00 to Mrs. Thompson on December 15, 1875. The item is marked as paid. The billhead features decorative script lettering for the date, location, and buyer's name, with the business name and products in bold uppercase. A small vignette illustration of a hunting dog and game appears in the upper left corner.

Billhead from Wolff & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 596 & 596 1/2 Broadway and 130 & 130 1/2 Crosby Street, New York. Dated April 26, 1884. The bill is addressed to Mr. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY and lists a number of items with quantities and prices, likely related to hats, caps, or straw goods. The billhead uses ornate cursive lettering, with a printed header.

This billhead from Wolff Brothers & Co. details an invoice for various hats, caps, and straw goods purchased by Durarak & Beckman. The items listed include specific styles such as "Brawers Albia," "Georgia College," "Bluebird Scotch," "Blue Moscos," "Coyp Roller," "Parisian," "Albion," "Valurbans," "Garfield," "Blue Ruskie," "Blue Franklin," "Pearl Empire," and "Low brown Nelson," with quantities and prices for each. The total amount is 179.50. The bill notes shipment via "Mo Valley" and that the balance will follow. The billhead features a decorative masthead with an ornate company logo depicting a shield crest flanked by hats, and the business name "Wolff Brothers & Co." in a stylized script. Below this, the types of goods sold—"HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, GLOVES AND UMBRELLAS"—are presented with elaborate Victorian-style borders and varied typography. 3.

Billhead for Yeager & Berkenstock, located at 257 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated June 6, 1874. The bill lists a purchase of an item, likely a hat or straw good, made by William Davenport. The item is listed at a price of $1.50. The billhead includes a red-stamped company name with an ornate design and the printed phrase ‘Bought of’ with a stylized design.

Billhead from A. Jacobs, dated October 18, 1867. The billhead lists the business address as 325 Sacramento Street, between Battery and Front Streets, San Francisco, California. The bill was sold to A. Cohen, payable in U.S. gold coin. The billhead features a large lithograph of hats.

Billhead of Aaron Claflin & Co., advertising fur and wool hats and straw goods at 118 & 120 Church Street. The billhead is dated June 13, 1882. This item is part of the Manuscript/Mixed Material collection.

Billhead from C. B. Slingluff & Co., a wholesale dealer in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 308 Baltimore Street, near Liberty Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The billhead is dated April 18, 1860.

Billhead from E. M. Gans, a dealer in hats, caps, and men's furnishing goods, located at 263 State Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The billhead is dated May 16, 1872. The archival object is a billhead, a type of printed form used for recording commercial transactions.

Billhead from E. R. Selliger, a dry goods, groceries, hats, and plantation supplies merchant and cotton buyer in Greenwood, Mississippi, dated September 17, 1894. The billhead is addressed to John I. Terry.

Billhead of George Rosenberg & Son, manufacturers of hats, caps, and military goods, located at 518 Market Street & 19 Sutter Street. Dated January 5, 1897. The billhead likely represents a business record from the company.

Billhead from Guggenheimer & Adelsdorf, wholesale dealers in hats, caps, fur, and straw goods, located at 256 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The billhead is dated December 9, 1878, and notes that the store is closed on Saturdays. A customer named Walter Allen from Ridgeway, North Carolina is mentioned on the billhead.

Billhead from July 5, 1872, for I.S. Custer, Son & Company, importers and jobbers of millinery goods and manufacturers of straw, silk, and fancy bonnets, hats, and frames. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead features a decorative header and a storefront graphic on the left side.

Billhead for J. Rueff's business, selling boots, shoes, hats, and caps. Located at No. 178 J Street between 6th & 7th, Sacramento, California. The billhead features a good lithograph of hats. Dated 1865. The description speculates that J. Rueff may be related to Abe Reuf of San Francisco, California.

Billhead from the Kaufman Hat & Fur Co., located at 636 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated May 10, 1895.

Billhead of Kaufman Hat and Fur Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 636 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, PA. The billhead includes the telephone number 2011 (early). The date is circa 1900. This item is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Billhead from Leary & Co. to Henry Tobias for personal items, including a hat, dated October 9, 1841, in New York City. The billhead features a vignette of an American eagle.

Billhead from P. Berwin & Brother, hat and cap merchants, located at 106 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 16, 1876. The billhead indicates payment is payable in gold and also references N.S. Trowbridge & Co.

Billhead from Swann, Abraham & Co., hatters, located at 619 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The billhead is dated April 9, 1883. This item is a single billhead, not a collection of billheads.

Billhead from Wolff Brothers, jobbers of hats, caps, gloves, umbrellas, and straw goods, located at 83 & 85 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The billhead is dated May 11, 1881, and features a lithograph of a coat of arms depicting two wolves and a scroll on a shield.

Billhead documenting the purchase of a silk hat for $8.00 by Henry Cohen from Blake & Co., fashionable hatters. The billhead indicates Cohen resided at 730 Howard Street, San Francisco, California. Date: July 17, 1865.

Billhead from Rothschild Bros. Hat Co., located at 1100/1102/1104 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Missouri. The bill is specifically for Stetson hats and is dated September 22, 1916. This item is a financial record offering insight into the business activities of the Rothschild Bros. Hat Co. and the sale of Stetson hats in St. Louis during this period. The billhead is part of a larger collection of manuscripts and mixed materials.

This business card advertises the hat shop of Louis F. Moershfelder, located at 277 Genesee Street in Buffalo, New York. The front of the card features the prominent text "SEE MY $1.50 & $2.00 STIFF HATS." The text is simple and direct, highlighting the price point of the hats offered. The style suggests a late 19th-century business card. The back of the card is blank. [Information about Louis F. Moershfelder and his business is not available].

This is a Spring 1869 catalogue from Daniel Hoffman & Co., a New York City-based wholesaler of caps, hats, and umbrellas. The catalogue features illustrations of their products along with prices. The warehouse address is listed as 354 Broadway, New York, with the factory location illustrated on the back cover as being in Orange, New Jersey.

French puzzle card depicting a lion. The reverse side displays an advertisement for Young's Hat, Cap, Fur & Gent's Furnishing House, located at 60 Main Street. The card dates from January 1, 1882.

A French puzzle card depicting a man holding a runaway horse by the tail. The reverse side features an advertisement for "Leading Hat, Cap, Fur & Gent's Furnishing" located at 60 Main Street. The card dates from January 1, 1882, and is housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59. The card's geographic location is approximately 40.620718, -75.378489.

A French puzzle card depicting a stag. The reverse side displays an advertisement for a hat, cap, fur, and men's furnishings store located at 60 Main Street. The card dates from approximately January 1, 1882. The card's physical location is Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

This item is an invitation announcing the grand opening of Henry Bernhard's store, featuring French Pattern Bonnets, Hats, and other novelties. The opening event was scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 13th, 14th, and 15th, 1881, at his establishment located at 190 Main Street in Middletown, Connecticut. The card features decorative elements including script lettering for the opening line, "FRENCH PATTERN BONNETS, HATS" in an ornate arched text with flourishes, and decorative dividers surrounding the name "HENRY BERNHARD." The corners of the card are rounded.

This eight-page pamphlet is a sales catalog from Stern Brothers, a prominent New York City department store. Published in 1879, it showcases their collection of hats under the name "Le Monde Elegant." The catalog includes illustrations and descriptions of various hat styles, along with their prices. The catalog is printed on high-quality paper, indicative of the upscale nature of the store and its clientele.

This is a tri-fold pamphlet advertisement from Kohn, Adler & Co., a Philadelphia-based firm, showcasing their leading styles of Leghorn hats for the year 1880. The pamphlet features illustrations of three different hat styles, likely targeting a fashionable clientele. The advertisement highlights the company's selection and quality in men's hats.

This letter, dated March 26, 1866, is from H. G. Norton & Co. in New York to the Providence Rubber Co., concerning sample shipments of hosiery. The letter features an ornate, highly detailed lithographed letterhead depicting a block of buildings on Broadway, New York. The illustration identifies several businesses, including H.G. Norton & Co. (Rubber Goods) at 509 Broadway, Bogardus Photographs, Taylor's International Hotel & Saloons, Solomon & Hart (Fabric for upholstery), S. Strahlheim & Co. (Laces & White Goods), E.A. Hayt & Co. (Cloaks and Mantillas), W.H. Lyon & Co. (Yankee Notions and Hosiery), Watrous Boyden & Fay (Hats), and B.F. Beekman (Silk and Straw Goods), each with their specific building number. The architectural style depicted is typical of mid-19th century commercial blocks in a major city. **3.

This letter, dated May 12, 1890, from Triest & Co. in San Francisco to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon, addresses an incorrect order. Triest & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in hats and caps, acknowledges an error in selecting goods, specifically mentioning lot 56by and lot 66by, and offers to correct the issue by sending a credit bill or allowing a return. The letter features a decorative letterhead for Triest & Co., including an illustration of hats and caps and ornate Victorian-style script. **3.

Receipt or invoice for furnishing goods, including a large hat, issued to Rev. C.M. May on January 1, 1863. The document is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

This is a July 1890 issue of *Styles and Fashions*, a monthly periodical published in Baltimore, Maryland, for the hat trade. Published by Brighman Hopkins & Co., the periodical features styles and fashions relevant to the hat industry. The pamphlet is associated with Isaac Friedenwald, a member of a prominent Baltimore Jewish family involved in business and commerce.

Set of three comical trade cards depicting gentlemen in hats. The cards bear the address #27 #29 North Main St. The cards date from circa 1885.

This trade card advertises A. Alschuler, a dealer in fine clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, trunks, and valises at 17 La Salle Street, Ottawa, Illinois. The card features a colorful, humorous illustration depicting a scene labeled "MACBETH," with a kilted figure holding a brush labeled "RYE" near a person in bed, while another figure peeks from behind a door. The text "O proper stuff!" is also visible. The card includes the copyright year 1881. 3.

The front of this trade card features a color illustration depicting a young woman, wearing a straw hat and a blue dress, holding an infant. A young boy in a striped bathing suit is seated in shallow water beside them, with a natural landscape and mountains in the background. The verso of the card serves as an advertisement for Bronner's, promoting "FINE CLOTHING, Men's Furnishers, HATS AND CAPS," and "Leading Shapes in BOOTS & SHOES." The advertisement lists the business address as "404 to 414 MAIN STREET." The text features varied typography typical of late 19th-century commercial printing.

This trade card advertises C. Abraham's "Oak Hall One Price Clothing Store," which specialized in "HATS, CAPS AND GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS" located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Main Street, E. D., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a comic illustration depicting a man in formal wear falling headfirst over a wooden fence, with his hat and glasses flying off, as a fierce-looking dog lunges at him from the other side. The illustration is captioned, "The Dog I Left Behind Me." This type of humorous imagery was common on trade cards of the late 19th century, designed to capture attention and make the card memorable. The reverse side contains the full advertisement details with elegant script and ornate borders around the location text. **3.

This trade card for the Chicago Clothing Co. features a colorful illustration of a young girl wearing a plaid hat with the word "PURITA" on it. The girl has long, wavy hair and is depicted in a red hue against a muted green background, with faint diagonal lines suggesting rain or texture. The bottom of the card clearly states "CHICAGO CLOTHING CO.", "SOUTH BELVIDERE ILL", and "D. Cohn, Manager". The verso of the card is blank. **3.

This trade card advertises Cohn, The "Clothier", located in Addison, N. Y., Steuben Co., next door to the Post Office. Cohn dealt in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Trunks, and other items. The front of the card features a color lithographic caricature illustrating the proverb "A Stitch In Time." It depicts an older tailor, wearing spectacles, mending a pair of trousers held by a younger man with a prominent nose and a monocle. The reverse side contains a text-based advertisement for Cohn's business. 3.

This trade card for Desbecker & Co., also known as The Globe Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers, is from Buffalo, N.Y., dating circa 1885. The front features a colorful lithographic illustration of an anthropomorphic scene. A large cat, depicted as a parent figure, sits and reads a book titled “Very Funny Jokes.” Two smaller kittens accompany it; one pulls a bell cord, while the other covers its ears. The speech bubble above the kittens reads, "O! Pa have some mercy." Below the illustration, the business name and address are prominently displayed. The verso of the card advertises "DOLLARS SAVED. By Trading with the GLOBE," highlighting "LARGEST STOCK, HANDSOMEST STYLES, PERFECT FITTING CLOTHING. LOWEST PRICES in Buffalo." It features a circular logo with a globe design and the text "Clothiers. The Globe. Hatters & Furnishers." The card uses a distinctive style typical of late 19th-century advertising, featuring ornate typography and detailed imagery.

A colorful trade card for H. F. Golden, Millinery, located at 45 Main Street, Bangor, Maine, circa 1885. The front features an ornate lithographic illustration of vibrant orange and blue flowers, green leaves, and wheat-like stalks, surrounding a white scroll banner with the business name and address. This item serves as an advertisement for the millinery business, a common practice in the Victorian era. **3.

This trade card advertises H. J. Radin, a dealer in Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods located in Carthage, N. Y. The card features a decorative illustration of a young woman in a long dress and bonnet, holding a basket of flowers and an umbrella, set in a pastoral landscape with hills and a house in the background. The business information is presented in a red rectangular frame on the right side of the card. The overall style is typical of late 19th-century chromolithographed advertising. 3.

This item is a folded trade card for H. Roman & Co., advertising the opening of their new business, The Model Clothing House, located at 101 & 103 Montgomery Street, corner of Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, in September 1886. The advertisement announces a large and varied stock of men's, youths', boys', and children's clothing, as well as a complete assortment of furnishing goods including underwear, shirts, neckties, and hats. H. Roman & Co. emphasizes their "ONE PRICE PRINCIPLE" with prices marked in plain figures, and a commitment to offering "BETTER CLOTHING AT LOWER PRICES" with a motto of "THE BEST POSSIBLE GOODS, For the Least Possible Prices." The card features two ornate lithographic illustrations: one side depicts irises and cattails surrounding a framed scene of a pond with a house in the background; the other side shows dandelions with a framed scene of a rural road and a house. The interior text is presented in various elegant serif and script fonts typical of the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Harry Jacobs, "The Popular Clothier and Hatter" located in Salem, New York. The card promotes a variety of merchandise including Men's, Youth's, Boys' & Children's Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, and a full line of Fall and Winter Overcoats. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration printed in red ink, depicting two young girls sharing an umbrella, likely an appeal to families and a nod to the practical uses of their clothing and accessories. **3.

This trade card advertises J. Podolsky, "The Boss Clothier," located opposite the Central Hotel in Millersburg, Ohio. The card promotes the business as having "The Largest Stock of Spring and Summer Clothing" and offering "Gents' Furnishing Goods, Underwear, Hats & Caps." The verso of the card features a racist cartoon depicting Black people in "Sunday best" attire in a rural setting, a common and offensive motif in advertising of the period. The text on the card uses bold and ornate typography typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises Jacob Mayer, a clothier, hatter, and furnisher located at the Southeast Corner of Centre Square and Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. The card features a colorful illustration of a bouquet of red and pink roses, typical of decorative lithography from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises L. Solomon, a dealer in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, and shoes, located at 7 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, N. Y. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy in historical or fanciful attire, eating a large striped candy cane, with a small dog beside him. The card uses decorative, ornate lettering for the business description, typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn's One-Price Clothing House, located at 397 Main Street, West Winsted, Conn. The card promotes the business as "THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE IN WINSTED TO BUY CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND FURNISHING GOODS." The front of the card features an illustration of actress Kate Girard, depicted in elaborate period attire, while the verso displays the full advertising text. The card utilizes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and key phrases. 3.

This double-sided trade card advertises M. Solomon, a one-price hatter in Greenpoint, New York. The front features a comical lithographic illustration depicting two children on a seesaw with a baby on one end, balanced against a man holding a hat, with the caption "A SOLID MASH." The card provides the business name, "M. Solomon, ONE PRICE HATTER," and the address "318 Manhattan Ave., Opp. Noble St., Greenpoint." The reverse side reinforces the advertisement, proclaiming "M. Solomon, The Cheapest Hatter on the Point." It lists specific prices for "Fine Silk Hat" ($2.90, $3.60, $4.60) in comparison to higher prices elsewhere, highlighting features like "Best quality, light weight, Cork sweat band." It also states "Derby Hats Equally as Cheap" and reiterates "STRICTLY ONE PRICE," along with the full

This trade card for Maas, Baer & Co., One-Price Clothiers & Tailors in Chicago, Illinois, advertises their services as gents furnishers and dealers in hats, caps, trunks, and other goods. The verso of the card details their three store locations: S. E. Corner North Avenue & Larrabee Street; North Clark Street Corner Chicago Avenue; and Milwaukee Avenue Corner Centre Avenue, along with telephone numbers. The recto features a chromolithographic image of a young boy dressed in historical attire (reminiscent of a musketeer), running through foliage and holding a sealed letter. Two white doves fly above him, creating a whimsical and decorative visual. The card utilizes varying font styles, including prominent block capitals and ornate, shadowed lettering for the business name and services.

This trade card advertises Maurice A. Mayer, "The Globe" Clothier, located on Thirteenth Street opposite the Thurston Hotel. The business sold clothing, hats, and furnishing goods, promoting a policy of "Strictly ONE PRICE, and that THE LOWEST." The front of the card features a vibrant color illustration titled "The Return from the Insect Fair," depicting a beetle and a butterfly pulling a large beet on wheels, with ants and a flag reading "FIRST PRIZE BEET." The illustration is typical of whimsical advertising imagery of the late 19th century, while the reverse uses distinct, period-appropriate typography to convey business details. 3.

This trade card advertises Maurice A. Mayer, "The Globe" Clothier, located on Thirteenth Street opposite the Thurston Hotel. The card promotes the purchase of clothing, hats, and furnishing goods, emphasizing a "STRICTLY ONE PRICE, and that THE LOWEST." The front of the card features a vibrant color lithograph depicting a whimsical scene titled "The Return from the Insect Fair." It shows a large, "FIRST PRIZE CABBAGE" on wheels being pulled by a grasshopper and pushed by various butterflies and insects, set against a background of fields. The card also features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the main product categories on the reverse side. **3.

A trade card for Mrs. Max Weyl's business, offering Fancy Goods and Worsteds, located at 712 7th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a two-tone illustration (red/orange and grey) depicting a young woman wearing an elaborate, whimsical hat, holding a small bouquet of flowers, and seated on a tree stump in a stylized natural setting. The business name and address are printed in the upper left corner. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Phillip J. Cohn's Fashionable Millinery, located at 5009 Main Street in Germantown, with a branch at 244 N. Second Street in Philadelphia. The business specialized in trimmed and untrimmed bonnets and hats for ladies and children, and also offered mourning goods as a specialty. The front of the card features a color illustration depicting a mother holding a baby, surrounded by four other children, one of whom is reading. The verso displays the business advertisement with "Fashionable Millinery" rendered in ornate script. **3.

This trade card for R. M. Leopold & Co., "The Reliable Clothiers" of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, advertises their range of hats, caps, gents furnishing goods, trunks, and valises. The front features a colorful lithograph depicting a young boy in a hat, pointing a long gun towards several birds flying in the sky, with the text "Sign of the Horse Shoe, R. M. Leopold & Co. Reliable Clothiers, 40 & 42 Division St over." The reverse side provides the full business details under the "Sign of the Horse Shoe" logo, with ornate Victorian-style typography typical of the period. 3.

This is a trade card for S. Hyman, a manufacturer of hats, caps, and furs, operating as both wholesale and retail, and an importer of gentlemen's furnishing goods in Kingston, C.W. (Canada West, now Ontario). The card indicates that "ORDERS Punctually attended to, and PRICES VERY MODERATE." The business was located "Near the City Book Store, King Street" and "Near Glasgow Warehouse, Princess St." The card features prominent, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name "S. HYMAN" at the top, with other details presented in various sans-serif and serif fonts, and a subtle decorative border at the bottom.

This trade card advertises S. Lipfeld & Son, Clothiers, Hatters, and Furnishers, located at 25 North Street in the P.O. Building, Middletown, N.Y. The card features a colorful illustration divided into two sections. The left section displays a pink rose with green leaves and a pair of crossed oars below it. The right section depicts a scene with a person in a rowboat on a lake, with two boathouses in the background, each flying a flag. 3.

This trade card for Stampfer & Roth, Dealers in Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, located at 1246 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO, advertises merchant tailoring as a specialty. The card features an illustration of a man in a military-style uniform and a woman in a long dress and hat, walking arm-in-arm in a garden setting with flowers. In the background, a large domed building labeled "LONDON." (St. Paul's Cathedral) is depicted. The business name and services are presented in various decorative fonts. The reverse side of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the "Champion Clothing House," operated by Stern & Shoenberg, located at No. 9 West Main Street, opposite the Opera House in Springfield, Ohio. The card promotes their offerings including clothing for gents and boys, furnishing goods, hats, caps, trunks, and valises, asserting themselves as "The Cheapest Clothing House in the City" and guaranteeing all goods as represented. The card features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, decorative borders, and stylized text common for advertising in the period. 3.

This trade card for Z. Rosman, a dealer in Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, features a humorous black-and-white illustration. The image depicts a man being propelled into the air by a smaller figure, with the caption "GIVING HIM A RAISE." The business is located at No. 205 Main Street, operating under the sign of the "New York Clothing House" in Canandaigua, N. Y. The card advertises a range of clothing and accessories for men and boys.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, New York Millinery, located at 6 & 8 Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lithograph of Minnie Hauck, a popular opera singer of the late 19th century. The card is decorated with ornate lettering and design details, which include flower motifs, a ribbon, and a crown. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Auerbach & Bro., a men's furnishing and hat store located at 623 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a boy standing on the ears of a pony in a field of tall grass. The boy is holding a pitchfork in his hand. The illustration is set against a blue and gold background.

This trade card advertises C. Herrmann & Co., a millinery shop located at 336 Kearny Street and 17 Belden Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a woman wearing a black hat with a feather and a blue dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for hats and caps. The card is shaped like an easel, with a flat, rectangular space at the bottom.

This trade card advertises C. L. Mayer, a hatter and furrier located on Broadway in Fargo, North Dakota. The card features a whimsical illustration of three polar bears sitting around a table. Each bear is smoking a pipe and eating a meal. The card is likely a visual metaphor for the warmth and comfort of the hats and furs sold by C. L. Mayer, who specializes in 'gents furnishings.'

This trade card advertises E. M. Gans, a hatter and furrier located at 437 State Street in New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card advertises the store's goods and location. The card is printed in black ink on a white background with red lettering. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Eichenberg's Millinery, a millinery shop located at 318 North Eighth Street, above Wood Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase filled with pink and white peonies. Text on the front indicates that bonnets are made to order for fifty cents. The back of the card is blank.

This oversized trade card, die-cut in the shape of a pallet, advertises Gerson's Millinery located at 42 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features two men riding horses. One man is wearing a straw hat and the other is wearing a top hat. The horses are elaborately adorned with feathers. The back of the card is blank. The card measures approximately 12.5 inches by 9.5 inches.

This trade card advertises Hoffman Bros., manufacturers of all kinds of cloth hats and caps. Located at 133 Mercer Street, near Prince Street, New York City, the card features a grey floral background. The front of the card is black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild, a millinery shop located at 32 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an unusual illustration of the interior of a millinery shop. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Katz's Cheap Cash Store, a dry goods store located at 1037, 1039, 1041, and 1043 Winnebago Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The front of the card features a simple design, printed in black and white, with the store's name and address prominent at the top. Below that, the text 'Dry Goods Hats' is printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Sichel's millinery goods store located at 105, 107, and 109 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two white kittens nestled inside a basket. A sprig of red roses is perched on the edge of the basket.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, millinery, located at 201 East Water Street in Elmira, New York. The card features an anchor with a rope and flowers, and two leaves. It is printed on cardboard in blue ink. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. J. Strauss' millinery shop located at the corner of Fulton and 4th Streets. The front of the card features an illustration of yellow and white daisies. The back of the card includes an advertisement for bonnets and round hats. The card is printed in black and white with a border.

This trade card advertises the business of M. Kleiner, located at 42 East Grand Street. The front of the card features a drawing of a young girl sitting at a table, sipping tea. She has a hat on her head. The card features the text 'HATS, CAPS, OIL CLOTH ETC.' above 'FANCY DRY GOODS'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features a soldier holding a sword. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112, and 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features an illustration of Cupid with a basket of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Meyer's, a gents' furnishing store located at 483 Grand Street, New York. The card features an illustration of an older man with a cane, a younger man with a hat, and a dog in a park setting. The text on the front of the card states 'HATS AND CAPES GENTS FURNISHING; FURS CLEANED AND ALTERED...CALL AT MEYER'S'.

This trade card advertises Mme. D. Potsdamer, a milliner who sold trimmed hats and bonnets. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl in a hat with a feather. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The image on the card is printed in black and white on a cream-colored background.

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.

This trade card advertises Mrs. H. Levy, a fashionable milliner located at 1826 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy standing with a dog. The text reads: 'Mrs. H. Levy ... Fashionable Milliner ... 1826 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia ... hats bonnets ...'. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises N. Meyers, a business selling furnishing goods, hats, and caps located at 531 Peral Street and 671 Lorain Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a bar scene where a man in a suit and a top hat holds out his glass for a drink. The back is blank.

This pair of trade cards advertises the New York Hat Store located at 361 Pa Ave, near 4th St NW in Washington D.C. The front of each card displays a similar image. In the center, a silver-colored boy is pictured hunting with a rifle, aimed at a target that is not visible. On one card, the boy is wearing a hat. On the other, he is not wearing a hat. The back of each card is blank. [Max Davis owned the New York Hat Store.]

This trade card advertises Rosenkranz Bros., a retailer of men's clothing, trunks, hats, and umbrellas located at 21 Kneeland Street and 272 Broadway in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features the business name and a border decorated with a floral pattern. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Milkman's Popular Millinery Store at 442 & 444 Fulton Street, New York. The front of the card features a girl holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises S. Weil's clothing store in Reading, Pennsylvania. The card features a young boy wearing a blue jacket with a yellow and orange scarf. The text on the card indicates that S. Weil sells clothing, hats, caps, and gentlemen's furnishings. The address is 521 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. [Mr. Weil was unmarried and a member of Temple Oheb Sholem. He was a charter member of Reading Aerie, No. 66, of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, one of the founders of the Eagles' Mountain Home, and a member of several other social and charitable organizations. He was an independent voter.]

This trade card advertises S.B. Hartz & Co., hatters and furriers, located at 323-325 Main Street in Peoria, Illinois. The front of the card features a scene of children kissing. The back is blank. This is the first of three cards featuring children in various poses. [S.B. Hartz was the proprietor of S.B. Hartz & Co. He ran a hat and fur store in Peoria.]

This trade card advertises Solomon Finks, a clothier in Wenona, Illinois. The front of the card features an illustration of a salesman standing with a jockey holding a riding crop. The background includes buildings. The card is likely one of a pair. The back of the card (not shown) contains an advertisement for men's and boys' clothing, hats, caps, and furnishings.

This trade card advertises Wm. Loeb, a straw hat retailer located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a cat sitting in a knitting basket. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

Trade card depicting a comical man wearing a high hat. The back of the card is blank. The address '211 Montgomery Street' is visible on the card. The card dates from circa 1885 and is from San Francisco, California.

This trade card advertises A. Abrams, described as "The Leading Harlem Hatter." The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a man wearing a tam o'shanter. The image is primarily in shades of brown and black. The text on the card is clear and states the business's name and address: 2202 & 2204 Third Ave. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's New York Millinery located at 6-8 N. Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a large, elaborate hat, showcasing the millinery's fashionable offerings. The style of the hat and the illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the circa 1885 date. Below the image, the text indicates the street address and mentions "Thousands of other articles." The back of the card appears to have been inked out.

This trade card advertises A. J. Steinfeld, a clothier and hatter. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a pink dress, a blue sash, and blue stockings. She holds a fan and flowers. The image is in color and adds a decorative touch to the card. The text on the front of the card states the business's address: 214 & 216 Ontario St., opposite Cleveland & Canton R. R. Depot. The back of the card is a full advertisement, which notes that A. J. Steinfeld has been in business for twenty-five years.

Trade card advertising the hat and merchant tailoring business of Adolph F. Levy in San Jose, California. The card depicts a hobo at a bar, and indicates the business's location as "Ryland Block, First Street." Circa 1885.

This trade card, advertising Alfred B. Wenrich's shop, features a charming illustration of a rabbit holding a banner that says "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business's address is clearly printed beneath the image: "16 North 13th Street above Market." The back of the card is blank.

Die-cut trade card advertising Alshuler Bros., located at 17 Broadway. The card features a pug dog inside a hat. The card is circa 1885. The item is housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7.

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., a clothing, hat, and furnishing goods store in Buffalo, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two girls seated at desks, studying using slates. This suggests a focus on family and education, possibly implying that the store catered to families. Below the illustration, the text reads, "Compliments of Altman & Co. Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers." It further encourages customers to "Buy your clothing, hats, and furnishing goods direct from the manufacturers and have retailers' profits." The address is given as "Cor. Seneca and Ellicott, Buffalo, NY." A small note at the bottom reads, "N.B. - - See our 59 cent pants and smile." The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO. A second image shows the same trade card but from a different angle.

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., a Buffalo, New York business selling clothing, hats, and furnishing goods. The card encourages customers to "Buy your clothing, hats, and furnishing goods direct from the manufacturers and have retailers' profits." A prominent feature is a note advertising "59 cent pants." One of the images shows a pink-toned illustration of a girl wearing a bonnet. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin. The other image is NOT ENOUGH INFO. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This trade card advertises Bamberger & Loeb, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania business selling ladies' parasols and trimmed hats. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a cat chasing a dog, with the words "NO ADMITTANCE" printed above the scene. The back of the card contains the full advertisement, listing the prices of parasols (10 cents) and trimmed hats, and providing the store's address: 26 & 28 North Queen Street. The imagery and style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The same business name appears on another card in the same record.

This trade card advertises Blum's, a millinery shop specializing in mourning hats. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a pig with firecrackers tied to its tail. Below the illustration, the text states "Mourning Hats a Specialty" and the shop's address: 14 Church Street, New Brunswick. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising the Brooklyn Hat, Cap & Fur Emporium owned by A. Celler, located at 238 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. The card features a vignette depicting various hats and indicates that the store sells men's, youth's, and children's hats and caps, as well as ladies', men's, and children's furs. The card measures 2.25 x 3.5 inches and uses a variety of typefaces. Dated circa 1875.

This trade card advertises Ch. W. Waldman, a silk and fur hat manufacturer, located at 617 10th Ave., near 44th & 45th Street in New York City. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a boy wearing a hat sitting in a wheelbarrow. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of childhood and the quality of the hats. The text 'Silk & Fur Hat Manufacturer' is clearly printed below the illustration. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Cohn & Goldman's Bon Ton Millinery Store in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a stylishly dressed young woman in a fancy hat and dress. She is depicted holding flowers, and her attire is predominantly pinkish-red. The illustration is likely from the late 19th century, reflecting the fashion trends of the era.  The address, 436 Penn St., is prominently displayed. The back of the card features a poem, specifically written 'For Ladies Only'.

This trade card advertises Altman & Co., clothiers, hatters, and furnishers, located at the corner of Seneca and Ellicott Streets in Buffalo, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl in a nightgown waving and saying "Good night." The text on the card emphasizes buying directly from the manufacturers to save money, highlighting their 59-cent pants. The back of the card is not shown in the available image. A second image shows only the text side of the card.

Trade card advertising Crescent Hall, located at 1010 South Fourth Street. The advertisement also mentions hats and caps, and furnishing. The card is part of the Henry Muszbach Collection and dates to circa 1885. The card's physical location is Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 17.

This trade card advertises Eleazer Block, an importer and manufacturer of ladies' hats. The front of the card features an illustration of ladies hats. The address, 120 Water St., two doors from the wall, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, a hatter located in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of ducks and text that reads, "The One Price Hatter." Below this, the address is clearly printed: 2312 Third Avenue, Bet. 125th & 126th Streets. The card also notes that silk hats made to order are a specialty. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, a hatter located at 2312 Third Avenue, between 125th and 126th Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two hummingbirds, one of which is perched on a nest. The text prominently displays "The One Price Hatter" above the address and the statement "Silk Hats Made to Order a Specialty." The overall style and color scheme suggest it likely dates to the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, a hatter located in New York City. The front of the card prominently features the phrase "THE ONE PRICE HATTER" above the business address: 2312 THIRD AVENUE, BET. 125TH & 126TH STREETS. It also notes that "Silk Hats Made to Order [are a] Specialty." The illustration on the card is difficult to interpret clearly from the provided image, but seems to depict a turkey. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, described as "The One Price Hatter." The front of the card features a charming illustration of two parrots perched in a tree. Below the image, the business name, address (2312 Third Avenue, bet. 125th & 126th Streets), and a statement highlighting the specialty in silk hats made to order are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, a hatter located in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two birds perched in a tree; one bird has a feather jauntily placed on its head. Below the illustration, the text reads: "The One Price Hatter; 2312 Third Avenue, Bet. 125th & 126th Streets; Silk Hats Made to Order a Specialty." The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising H. J. Mahurn and Cone, O. J. & Co., located at 27 & 29 Main Street. The card depicts children at the seashore, with a girl in pink emerging from a dressing hut. The advertisement highlights hats, caps, and men's furnishings, announcing a new store. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 3.

This trade card advertises H. Kayser, a hatter, located at 10 South Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a woman in an Oriental-style dress. The illustration is likely a stereotypical representation of Asian women, reflecting prevalent racial biases during that time. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business's name and address, along with the phrase 'One Price Hatter.' The back of the card is blank. There is another image in the record that is also associated with the business.

This trade card advertises H. W. Lipman & Co., a hat store in Albany, New York. The front of the card promotes "1881 Summer Styles in Straw," suggesting a focus on lightweight summer headwear. The back of the card features images of three different hat styles, further emphasizing the store's specialization. [H. W. Lipman was one of the founders of Beth-Emeth and contributed a written history to the AJH Quarterly in 1911. Simon and Samuel Lipman also worked in the store (according to the 1877 City Directory).] The card's design and subject matter are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising.

Trade card depicting a woman emerging from a tulip, advertising a hatter and furnisher located at 159 Main Street. The card dates from circa 1885. The image shows a woman in a stylized, possibly allegorical scene, emerging from a large tulip. The text clearly states that this is a business related to hats and furnishings. The card is part of a larger collection of manuscript materials and is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 40, Page 13.

Trade card depicting a man in a suit and hat, holding a green umbrella, with the text: "332.336 KEARNY ST, BET. BUSH AND PINE STS.; BLACK AT TABLE IN BLUE BLOCKED SUIT AND HAT, GREEN UMBRELLA; ONE EYE OPEN , SAYS LOOK BACK GENTLEMEN INTO THE FUTURE; HERRMANN THE HATTER." The image shows a man seated at a table. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card advertising Herrmann the Hatter, located at 336 Kearny Street and 17 Belden Street, San Francisco. The card depicts a man trying on a hat while looking in a mirror, with a salesman assisting. The back of the card is described as a full advertisement. The card dates to circa 1885.

Trade card advertising C. Herrmann's fine hats and caps. The card depicts a young woman wearing a hat with a large bow. The back of the card lists the factory address as 17 Belde Street (near Pine) and the retail location as 336 Kearny Street. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card depicting the business of C. Herrmann, importers and manufacturers of hats and caps. The card lists two addresses: 336 Kearny Street, near Pine, and 17 Belden Street, both in San Francisco, California. The card shows a clerk trying on a top hat. The card is part of the O collection and dates from circa 1885.

Trade card advertising horse shoes as good luck charms and hats and bonnets in the latest style. Located at 126 Canal Street. Circa 1885. The card is part of the O collection in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17.

This trade card advertises Hyman Brothers, a business dealing in clothing, hats, boots, and shoes. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a woman, possibly representing a customer or a fashionable figure of the time. The illustration is somewhat abstract in style, with the main focus being on the clothing items. The text clearly identifies the business name and the types of merchandise sold. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Hyman Brothers, dealers in hats, boots, shoes, and other unspecified goods. The card is dated circa 1885. Geographic location is inferred from the collection's metadata as somewhere near 39.2627819997627, -121.019455000184. Additional details are not available.

This trade card advertises J. Friedenheimer's business, which sold a wide variety of goods including hats, caps, furs, robes, trunks, and carpet bags. The front of the card (Image 1) displays the business name and a list of merchandise. It also highlights that they pay the highest prices for raw furs. The address, 16 South Pearl St., Albany, is clearly visible. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [Moses H. Friedenheimer (1861-1901) is noted in the record as being associated with this business and buried in Beth Emeth Cemetery (old) in Albany, NY].

This trade card advertises J. Lochman, a hatter with a shop located at 107 Eighth Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a chicken carrying a man on its back, with the caption "Who will care for Mother now?" This unusual image is likely intended to be eye-catching and memorable. Below the illustration, the card advertises silk hats at $3, made to order. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. N. Kersburg's business in Medina, New York. The front of the card features a color illustration of a bird perched on a plum tree branch. Below the illustration, the text advertises "Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Furnishing Goods" at 54 Main Street and "Dry Goods & Carpets" at 60 Main Street. The back of the card is blank. A second image shows the back of the card, which is blank.

This trade card, shaped like a small book, advertises Jos. Sigmund's hat shop. The front of the card features the address, "63 N. EUTAW STREET NEAR SARATOGA," prominently displayed, along with the bold declaration, "ONLY LIVE HATTER...!!!!!!" The exclamation points emphasize the unique selling proposition. The image is not detailed enough to describe the illustration clearly. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a hatter in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a drawing of a cat, possibly a stylized illustration meant to be whimsical or eye-catching. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name and address: "Julius Meyers," "The Popular Hatter," and "159 Main Street." The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising dry goods, carpets, clothing, and hats in Kersburg, New York. The card is circa 1885 and depicts a dove flying above a rose. The address 54 Main Street is printed on the card.

Trade card advertising Lehman's Millinery and Fancy Goods, located at 535 W. Baltimore St. The card also advertises hat bleaching and pressing services. Circa 1885. From the collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card advertises Levi Laub's millinery shop in Troy, New York. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a young girl affectionately embracing a horse. The style of the image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, there is a sign that reads "Big Bonnet," indicating the type of merchandise sold. The business address, 164 River Street, is also visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises Louis Cohen, Hatter and Furnisher, located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card is a stock card for "US Pearl Shirt." The back of the card displays the business' name and services: Louis Cohen, Hatter and Furnisher. Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The imagery on the front focuses on the shirt advertisement; further details on the design require higher resolution images. The back of the card provides the essential business information.

This trade card advertises Louis Frank, "The Popular Hatter." The front of the card depicts an infant holding a doll wearing a ruffled collar. The image is charming and likely intended to appeal to mothers and families. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card features the full advertisement, with the business name, title ("The Popular Hatter"), and two addresses: 38 Westminster Street and 174 North Main Street, Providence.

This trade card advertises Louis Jacobs & Son, manufacturers of cloth hats and caps. The front of the card features the business's name prominently displayed: "LOUIS JACOBS & SONS, MANUFACTURERS OF CLOTH HATS & CAPS." Below the name, the address is clearly printed: 105 1/2 Summer Street. The design is simple and straightforward, focusing on conveying the company's name and what they produce. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising M. J. Steinberg's millinery shop, located at 303 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card likely dates from around 1885, based on stylistic analysis and archival context.

This trade card advertises M. Rohrheimer's Philadelphia Clothing Hall in Kankakee, Illinois. The front of the card depicts a charming scene of a soldier speaking to a woman at her window. The woman is at her window, and there is a small tree and bushes in the front yard. The house is depicted with architectural details that would fit the 1880s. The address, 8 Court Street, is clearly printed on the front. The back of the card lists 'Philadelphia Clothing Hall, Hats, Furnishing Goods, Trunks, etc.'

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., described as "The Leading Millinery House." The front of the card features a color illustration of a young man in what appears to be elaborate, royal-style clothing. The style of clothing and illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin.  Below the image, the text indicates the business name and address: 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The back of the card is blank.

This fan-shaped trade card advertises Mme. D. Potsdamer's millinery shop. The front of the card features a design of roses on an open fan. The back of the card states that the shop specializes in hats and bonnets and includes the date L890 (likely 1890). The address, S. W. Cor. Eighth and Nobel Street, 440 N. Eighth, is also printed on the card.

This fan-shaped trade card advertises Mme. D. Potsdamer's millinery shop. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a branch of red roses.  The text on the front indicates that the shop specialized in trimmed hats and bonnets for Spring and Summer of 1880. The address, 440 North Eighth Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is a full advertisement, though the details are not visible in the provided image.

This trade card advertises Mrs. D. Lipka's millinery shop located at 12 Perry Street in Schenectady, New York. The front of the card features a prominent image of roses, suggesting the types of embellishments or materials used in the hats and millinery products sold in the shop. The design style of the card, along with the date estimate, suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. The second image in the record shows another view of the card, but is too similar to warrant separate description.

Trade card advertising Peiser's, a millinery shop in New York, New York. The card depicts a girl on a balcony receiving a note from a dove. The reverse side features a full advertisement with prices for Derby and beaver hats. Circa 1885. From the collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card advertises Perlmutter Hatter, described on the back as the largest hat store in New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a whimsical scene, possibly outside a shop: children are playing around a tent-like structure; one child holds bellows, another carries pails of water. The image is stylized and colorful. The business name and address (62 Newark Ave., Jersey City) are prominently displayed, likely printed on the side of the tent-like structure. The back of the card features text in multiple fonts, advertising the store. The word "nobby," meaning fashionable, is frequently used.

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.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a millinery located at 510-518 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) shows a stylized graphic with a possibly a woman's hat design or related imagery. The back of the card (Image 2) contains the full advertisement. The card's design and illustration style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The text mentions the business's address and references the Philippine Islands, which could be a reference to the origin of some of their materials or their target market.

This trade card advertises S. Levinson's millinery shop located at 350 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young child leaning against an arrangement of fruit and flowers. The main text highlights the store's specialty: "Trimmed Hats and Bonnets." The image style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S.B. Hartz & Co., described as "The leading Hatters and Furriers." The front of the card features a charming illustration of children attempting to catch a bird. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of childhood innocence and lightheartedness, possibly to suggest the quality and appeal of the company's products. The business's address, 323-325 Main Street, is clearly displayed, along with the full advertisement. This is the third in a set of three trade cards. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting the business of L. J. Selliez, a hatter, located at the northwest corner of Eleventh and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a mother and child in hats, and a poem or enigma. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting various scenes, including a corner of Eleventh and South Streets, Philadelphia. The card advertises L. J. Selliez as an "Original and One Price Hatter." The imagery includes well-dressed mother and children at the seashore, and another scene described as a "Mysterious Prophet." Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Seskin & Jacobson, makers of hats and caps. The front of the card features a simple line drawing of a hat. Below the illustration, the text reads, "Seskin & Jacobson," "Hats & Caps Made to Order," and the business address, "97 Salem Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Siedenbach & Cohen, a millinery shop located at the corner of 8th and Filbert Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases an elegant design featuring a central image, possibly a logo or illustration of millinery items or a woman wearing a hat. The overall style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The text includes 'Siedenbach & Cohen,' 'Millinery,' and the street address: Corner 8th and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The text also includes 'Palis Royal' which may be a reference to a style or name of hats, or indicate a business association. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

Trade card advertising Simis, A. and Son's Gents Hat Bazaar located at 1, 3, 5 New Church Street, corner of Fulton Street, in New York City. The card features imagery related to courtship and gentlemen's fashion, including derbies and silk hats. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Simis, A. and Son's Gents' Hat Bazaar, located at 1, 3, 5 New Church Street, corner of Fulton Street, in New York City. The card features an illustration related to courtship, with the phrase "Courtship in Six Acts; Man and Woman, Marry, Six of Six." Additional text mentions "Derbys and Silk Hats." The card dates to circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out of Series (OOS) materials, Binder 1, Page 14.

Trade card depicting the factory of Stein & Schwarz, manufacturers of cloth hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 21-29 Bank Street. The card is addressed to Mrs. A. Abraham in West Superior, Wisconsin, and is dated December 20, 1894.

This trade card advertises Stern's, a general merchandise store located at 169 Main & 6 Seneca Streets in Hornellsville, New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a child riding a mule. Prominently displayed is the text "USE ALDEN FRUIT VINEGAR." The back of the card is a full advertisement, featuring the text, "HATS BY THE MILLIONS...LOOK AT 25 CENT LINE." The style of the illustration and the advertising copy suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises T.S. Levinson's millinery shop, located at 350 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a child depicted amidst lilies against a gold background. The text on the card advertises "Trimmed Hats & Bonnets, Feathers, Silks." A partial address is visible: "*246…" The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Tobias, a hatter, located at 340 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card displays the business name, "Tobias, The New York Hatter," prominently. The address, "340 River Street," is also clearly visible. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card features a playful message: "Oh you flirt don't look at the other side."

This trade card advertises William F. Jacoby's business, specializing in hats and caps, and straw goods. The front of the card displays simple text advertising "HATS AND CAPS" and "STRAW GOODS," along with the street address: 350 North Second Street. The image is simple and does not include illustrations. The back of the card is blank.

This record contains two trade cards advertising Altman & Co., clothiers, hatters, and furnishers, located at the corner of Seneca and Ellicott Streets in Buffalo, New York. The cards encourage customers to "Buy your clothing, hats, and furnishing goods direct from the manufacturers and have retailers' profits." One card features an illustration of two girls sitting in front of a teacher in a blue dress, apparently engaged in a lesson. This image likely served as a visual element to attract attention. The text on the cards highlights the company's offer of 59-cent pants. The back of the cards is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This record contains two trade cards advertising Altman & Co., clothiers, hatters, and furnishers in Buffalo, New York. The first card (image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/909c4b43-e5b6-4bff-8db9-d21aef2c5c65%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) shows a color illustration of a young woman wearing a stylish coat, hat, and muff. The text on the card reads: "Compliments of Altman & Co. Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers." It also promotes buying directly from the manufacturer to avoid retailer profits, highlighting the business's location: "Cor. Seneca and Ellicott, Buffalo, NY." A second card is included in this record, (image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/a828318d-32c3-4a55-91c9-d41cc9ded243%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) features a drawing of a girl in similar attire, along with the phrase "Good Afternoon" and a smaller advertisement mentioning "59 cent pants". The back of the cards is NOT ENOUGH INFO.