Subject: Interior decoration

Billhead from J. Wolff & Brothers, a paper hanging store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead advertises a large assortment of wall papers, satins, oaks, and decorations. It also notes that personal attendance is given to paper hanging. Dated July 8, 1865. The store was located at the southwest corner of Third and Noble Streets.

This trade card advertises Borgenski's, an interior decorator located at 22 North Ninth Street above Market Street, Philadelphia. The card features a large image of a red dogwood blossom and a rose bud. It's not clear what services Borgenski's provided, but the image suggests they specialized in flowers or floral arrangements. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises F. W. Rosenthal & Co., a business specializing in fine paper hangings. The card is printed on a light blue background with a black border and features a humorous illustration of a man preparing to kill a goose. The man is dressed in black and white, with a top hat, and is holding a knife in his right hand, pointing towards a goose that is tied to a chair. The goose looks fearful and appears to be trying to escape. The front of the card also includes the company's address: 410 & 412 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith & Co. at 355 & 357 East Water Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [J. Goldsmith, who was Jewish, was killed in action in the Civil War.] The front of the card features a comical illustration of two black children. The background is yellowed and faded. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith & Co., interior decorators in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The front of the card depicts a colonial woman leaning out a window and holding a flower. She is looking directly at the viewer. The background is yellow and white. The card advertises carpets, curtains, and shades. [J. Goldsmith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was Jewish and was killed in action (KIA) during the Civil War.]

This trade card features an image of a mother and three children. The youngest child is wearing rain gear and is positioned at the bottom of the card. The back of the card is blank. [J. Goldsmith, a Jewish resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was killed in action during the Civil War.]

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in the Excelsior Building in St. Louis, Missouri. [Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.] The card features a bust portrait of a young girl in a local costume. The front of the card contains the business information, and the back has a more detailed advertisement. This is one of a set of six cards.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in the Excelsior Building, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a bust portrait of a boy in traditional clothing. The back of the card contains advertising details for J. L. Isaacs. [J. L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs in St. Louis].

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in the Excelsior Building in St. Louis, Missouri. [Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.] The front of the card features an image of a young boy named Chareb playing with a boat. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in the Excelsior Building, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features an image of a figure, possibly a chareb, playing pipes. There is additional information about the business on the back of the card. The trade card is one of five. [Isaacs was known to be active in Jewish community affairs.]

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. [Isaacs was active in Jewish community affairs.] The front of the card depicts a cherub sitting on a lily pad. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, an interior decorator located at 1210 and 1212 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a winter scene with a boy pulling a girl on a sled. The background includes snow-covered buildings and trees. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a list of services offered, such as paper hanging, art decorations, hardwood floors, windows, and screens. It also states that the business was established in 1858.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a wall paper and window shade dealer located at 1210 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys in a race, likely designed in an Art Deco style. The back of the card is blank. [J. L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises Julius Lansburgh, a carpet furnisher located at 315 Seventh Street, Washington D.C. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl blowing bubbles. The back of the card is blank. [Julius Lansburgh's brothers, Gustav and James, formed the Lansburgh & Bro Department Store, which was a major store in D.C. from 1860 to the 1960s. In 1875, Julius started the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Company, which bounced around various locations in the shopping area. His brothers ended up taking over a whole city block for their department store. When Julius retired from the furniture business, he opened an interior decorating business, which he ran until 1928. He died later that year.]

Trade card depicting a domestic scene of a parlor. The card is circa 1885. The image is currently unavailable. The card is part of the O collection, Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card advertising J. C. Osman's business, located at 59 Fulton Street. The card features the text "MORNING GLORIES" prominently displayed. The reverse side contains a full advertisement detailing the company's products: "POLES, WINDOW CORNICES, ROOM MOLDINGS, & ETC.". The card is estimated to be from circa 1885.

Trade card for J. L. Isaacs, decorator, located at 1210 Olive Street, Excelsior Building, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a bust portrait of a girl in local costume. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. This card is part of a set of six. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in the Excelsior Building, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card (image 1) shows a cherub holding an umbrella. The back of the card (image 2) contains a full advertisement. [It is noted that J.L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.] This is one of five cards in the record.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive St., Excelsior Building, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card (Image 1) is primarily text-based, giving the business name, address, and occupation of the company. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a full advertisement; however, the details of the advertisement are not visible in the provided image. [It is noted that J. L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs and specialized in Chareb painting.]

This trade card advertises Julius Lansburgh, a carpet furnisher located at 315 Seventh St., Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a cat. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. [Julius Lansburgh's brothers, Gustav and James, founded the Lansburgh & Bro. department store, a prominent D.C. retailer from 1860 to the 1960s. Around 1875, Julius established the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Company, experimenting with different locations before his brothers' department store occupied a large city block. After retiring from the furniture business, he opened an interior decorating business, operating until 1928 when he fell ill.]

This trade card advertises Julius Lansburgh, Carpet Furnisher, located at 315 Seventh Street, Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a cat. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. [Julius Lansburgh's brothers, Gustav and James, founded the Lansburgh & Bro. department store, a prominent D.C. retailer from 1860 to the 1960s. By 1875, Julius established the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Company, relocating several times within the shopping district to find the optimal location. His brothers eventually occupied an entire city block for their department store. After retiring from the furniture business, Julius opened an interior decorating business, which he operated until 1928, when he became ill.]

This trade card advertises Rosenberg's Elastica Finishes. The front of the card features a line drawing of a man in a yellow jacket and top hat. The style of the illustration and the man's attire suggest a late 19th-century setting. The back of the card is a full advertisement, though the specifics are not visible in the provided image.