Subject: Industries

This pamphlet, dated April 24, 1860, describes Solomon N. Carvalho's patented invention, the oxy-hydrogen retort, designed to economize fuel and increase the power of steam engines. The pamphlet includes an engraved illustration of the invention. This copy is inscribed by Daniel Wolff, agent, and bears the number 47997. It is noted as the only known copy.

This document is a provisional British patent application, number 1631, filed June 21, 1871, by Barnet Solomon Cohen of London. The patent describes improvements in pencils and pencil point protectors. The patent application is bound as issued with an official blue cover and consists of one page printed on both sides. Barnet Solomon Cohen was the brother of Henry Cohen, who ran a stationery establishment in Philadelphia and imported goods from Barnet's London business.

This document is a single-page provisional British patent application, number 3802, granted on September 18, 1880, to Barnet Solomon Cohen of London, for a pencil sharpener and protector. The patent describes a device combining sharpening and protective functions for pencils. The patent application is significant as an example of Cohen's inventive work and his contribution to the stationery industry.

This is a report from the Board of Managers of the Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company to its stockholders, dated January 12, 1829. The report details the company's activities and financial standing during the preceding year. John Moss, a prominent figure in the shipping industry who owned four large vessels used in transatlantic trade, is listed as a board member.

This pamphlet, likely produced around 1876 (suggested by its connection to the Centennial), showcases the Philadelphia Star Braid Works, owned by brothers S.B. and M. Fleisher. The cover features a lithograph depicting a southeast view from Fairmont Basin, with the Fleisher factory prominently displayed. The pamphlet's content consists of numerous testimonials from customers attesting to the quality of the company's "Star" thread, specifically targeting Baltimore and Philadelphia markets.

This is a 407-page textile directory, known as "The Blue Book," published in 1895. It contains a comprehensive listing of textile businesses and professionals, with a significant number of entries relating to Jewish-owned or operated businesses. The directory serves as a valuable resource for understanding the participation of Jewish individuals in the textile industry at the end of the 19th century.