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Subject: Lithography


Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, June 14, 1886 Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, June 14, 1886

An ornate lithographed billhead made out to Adolph Sutro (1831-1898), Mayor of San Francisco and builder of the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode. The billhead is from a collection of billheads and is dated June 14, 1886. The billhead indicates two addresses for Sutro's business: 207.9 Sutter St. and 123 Kearny St. The business is described as a 'Crocker and Fancy Goods Company'.

Billhead of E. Rosenfeld & Co., Night Robe Specialists, Baltimore, MD, June 25, 1891 Billhead of E. Rosenfeld & Co., Night Robe Specialists, Baltimore, MD, June 25, 1891

Billhead from E. Rosenfeld & Co., Night Robe Specialists, dated June 25, 1891. The billhead features a lithograph of a man in a robe. The company's address is listed as 304 & 306 Sharp Street, Baltimore, MD. Other individuals associated with the business are listed as N. Dillenberg and G. Harsh. E. Rosenfeld & Co. later became The Faultless Pajama Company and then Rosenfeld & Steppacher Company. This Baltimore-based garment manufacturer was a major employer in the city's garment industry and was sold to Wilson Brothers in the 1940s. Wilson Brothers continued to produce pajamas under the Faultless Pajama name.

Billhead of Emanuel Phillips' Opéousas Cheap Cash Store, December 6, 1877 Billhead of Emanuel Phillips' Opéousas Cheap Cash Store, December 6, 1877

Billhead from Emanuel Phillips' Opéousas Cheap Cash Store, dated December 6, 1877. Located at the corner of Main and North Streets, the billhead features a lithograph of Lady Liberty and advertises merchandise. The design is nearly identical to a billhead from Solomon Isaac's business, differing only in the blue color scheme. The top of the billhead reads "THE OPEOUSAS CHEAP CASH STORE".

Billhead of Hirsch Bros. & Co., Vinegar, Cider, Sauce, Catsup & Mustard, Louisville and Pittsburgh, ca. 1900 Billhead of Hirsch Bros. & Co., Vinegar, Cider, Sauce, Catsup & Mustard, Louisville and Pittsburgh, ca. 1900

Billhead of Hirsch Bros. & Co., manufacturers of vinegar, cider, sauce, catsup, and mustard. Features a lithographic illustration of their factories in Louisville, Kentucky, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The billhead dates from around 1900. David Hirsch established Hirsch's Cider and Vinegar Works in 1881; it later became Paramount Foods and remained a family business for over 100 years. This item was included in the collection primarily for its lithographic depiction of the factories of this early Jewish mass-produced food company.

Billhead of Lewis I. Cohen, Playing Card Manufacturer, New York, May 23, 1848 Billhead of Lewis I. Cohen, Playing Card Manufacturer, New York, May 23, 1848

Billhead from the playing card manufacturer Lewis I. Cohen, dated May 23, 1848. The billhead features a fine lithograph (5" x 8"). Lewis I. Cohen (1800-1854) was a pioneer in mechanized color printing for playing cards, registering a machine in 1835 that could print four colors in one impression. He published his first deck of cards in 1832 and established L. I. Cohen in New York. His playing cards featured an eagle perched atop the Ace of Spades, often surrounded by thirteen stars. In 1850, he sold the stationery portion of his business and retired in 1854, leaving the card manufacturing to his son and nephew, who continued the business as Lawrence and Cohen.

Billhead of Rice, Stix & Co., St. Louis, Missouri, June 9, 1886 Billhead of Rice, Stix & Co., St. Louis, Missouri, June 9, 1886

Billhead from Rice, Stix & Co., located at the corner of Broadway and St. Charles Street in St. Louis, Missouri, dated June 9, 1886. The billhead features a lithograph of a large store. Rice-Stix, established in 1861, relocated to St. Louis from Memphis in 1879 after numerous yellow fever epidemics disrupted business in Memphis.

Billhead: 514 J Street, Sacramento, California Billhead: 514 J Street, Sacramento, California

Billhead from 514 J Street, Sacramento, California. The billhead includes a telephone number (230) and indicates it is a good lithograph. The date is May 19, 1896. This item is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 8, Folder 56.

Bookplate of Solomon M. Swaab Bookplate of Solomon M. Swaab

Bookplate designed by A. Pietz featuring a lithograph with books, a lamp of knowledge, and Masonic symbols. The bookplate is inscribed with "Ex Liberis" and the name "SWAAB, SOLOMON M.". The approximate date is 1890.

Broadside: An Acrostic on the Death of Isaac Leeser Broadside: An Acrostic on the Death of Isaac Leeser

Broadside commemorating the death of Isaac Leeser, featuring an acrostic poem in English and Hebrew. Includes a lithograph of Leeser. Printed by J. Davis at 49 Bleecker Street, New York, New York. Undated, but likely circa 1868 based on related materials.

Business Letter from Isidor Bush to C.D. Champlin, February 4, 1874 Business Letter from Isidor Bush to C.D. Champlin, February 4, 1874

A business letter written by Isidor Bush of Isidor Bush & Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, on February 4, 1874, to C.D. Champlin. The letter mentions a large lithograph of Bush's store located at the southeast corner of 4th and Elm Streets in St. Louis. The letter also references Bush's role as a leader in the St. Louis Jewish community and his involvement with the founding of the first Jewish weekly newspaper in New York City in 1849.

Cold Water Sources and Jewish Village in Surinam: A Tinted Crayon Lithograph by Jean Baptiste Madou Cold Water Sources and Jewish Village in Surinam: A Tinted Crayon Lithograph by Jean Baptiste Madou

A tinted crayon lithograph on chine-collé (thin china paper) on wove paper. Depicts two scenes from Surinam: 'Sources d'eau froide a la Savane des Juifs' (Cold water sources with Savannah Jews) and 'Village habite par des juifs au sommet de la montagne' (Jews village at the top of the mountain). Originally from P.J. Benoit's *Voyage a Surinam. Description des possessions Neerlandaises dans La Guyane*, published in Brussels by the Société de Beaux-Arts in 1839. The lithograph was created by Jean Baptiste Madou after a work by P.J. Benoit.

Don't Hesitate: A Laughable Amusement for Old and Young by Professor Punch: A Deck of Playing Cards Don't Hesitate: A Laughable Amusement for Old and Young by Professor Punch: A Deck of Playing Cards

Deck of playing cards published by Samuel Hart & Co. in Philadelphia in 1846. Each card features a tongue-twister and a lithograph illustration featuring the character Punch. The cards are printed by T. Sinclair's Lith, Philadelphia, and represent an early example of American playing cards and color lithography. The deck includes an extra card depicting Professor Punch and two children. The game was entered according to Act of Congress in 1846 by Sam'l Hart & Co. in the Clerk's office of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The cards are printed on one side, the other side plain white. The corners are slightly rounded. The paper is coated heavy stock and measures 2 3/8 by 3 7/16 inches (8.7 cm).

Hand-colored Lithograph of Carver Barracks, Meridian Hill, Washington, D.C., 1862 Hand-colored Lithograph of Carver Barracks, Meridian Hill, Washington, D.C., 1862

Hand-colored lithograph depicting Carver Barracks, Meridian Hill, Washington, D.C. The lithograph shows barracks, tents, a flag, soldiers, and trees. It includes the names of several regiments and commanding officers: 1st Brigade, Casey's Division U.S. Army; 104th Regt. Pa. Vols. (Col. W.W.H. Davis); 11th Maine Vols. (Col. John C. Caldwell); 56th N.Y. State Vols. (Col. C.H. Vanwyck); 52nd Penna. Volunteers (Col. John C. Dodge, Jr.). Published in Philadelphia by Rosenthal's Litho., 501 Chestnut St., in 1862. The lithograph measures 8" x 11-3/4". It shows signs of age, including tanning, spotting, old folds, and light wear. One short archival tape repair is present on the verso. Published by L.N. Rosenthal Lithographic Company. This item is not located in OCLC or the Library of Congress.

Invitation to Mr. & Mrs. B. I. Potsdamer's Ceremony, June 14, 1865 Invitation to Mr. & Mrs. B. I. Potsdamer's Ceremony, June 14, 1865

Invitation to a ceremony hosted by Mr. & Mrs. B. I. Potsdamer at Handel and Haydon Hall on Wednesday, June 14, 1865, at 4:00 PM. The invitation was sent to Isaac Leeser. Potsdamer & Co., a Jewish Philadelphia lithographic firm active from 1875-1885, is mentioned in the description. Established by Theodore Potsdamer and Alfred Jones as Jones & Potsdamer (321 Chestnut Street) around 1872, Jones left the partnership in 1875. Potsdamer continued operations as Potsdamer & Co. until 1885 (relocating to 243 South Third Street in 1882), when it was taken over by the Ketterlinus Company. The firm primarily produced chromolithographic trade cards and advertising ephemera, mostly for local Jewish benevolent organizations like the Society of the United Hebrew Charities of Philadelphia, Jewish Hospital Association of Philadelphia, and Jewish Foster Home and Orphan Asylum of Philadelphia.

Invitation to the Buyers Exchange Dinner, San Francisco, February 8, 1882 Invitation to the Buyers Exchange Dinner, San Francisco, February 8, 1882

Lithographed invitation to a dinner of the Buyers Exchange, a group of banks involved in the export of California goods, held at the Maison Doree in San Francisco on February 8, 1882. The invitation features a cartoon depicting canning company owners and alludes to a disagreement about the price of peaches that year. Printed by M. Schmidt Co., San Francisco.

Lithograph Advertisement Envelope: 26 & 28 Water Street Lithograph Advertisement Envelope: 26 & 28 Water Street

A lithograph envelope featuring advertisements for businesses located at 26 and 28 Water Street. The front and back of the envelope are fully covered in advertisements. The date of the envelope is April 16th, 1898. The envelope is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, Box 6, Folder 26.

Lithograph Advertisement: The Brunswick Cigar Lithograph Advertisement: The Brunswick Cigar

Lithograph advertisement for "The Brunswick, the leading high-grade cigar of America." The advertisement notes that the cigar received the Highest Award at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 and a Gold Medal at the Paris Exposition in 1900. The date of the lithograph is August 26, 1902.

Lithograph Advertisement: The Fatal Card Lithograph Advertisement: The Fatal Card

A lithograph advertisement for a theatrical production titled "The Fatal Card." The advertisement features vibrant color graphics depicting a scene from the play. Published September 30, 1896. Geographic location: New York, New York.

Lithograph depicting Rosenbaum Store and Rail Road House after the 1868 San Francisco Earthquake Lithograph depicting Rosenbaum Store and Rail Road House after the 1868 San Francisco Earthquake

Lithograph depicting the Rosenbaum Store and Rail Road House on Clay Street in San Francisco, California, as they appeared after the October 21, 1868, earthquake. The image is from a letter sheet measuring 7 7/8 x 10 1/16 inches, with a blank page attached. It shows one of the earliest known depictions of a Jewish-owned store in San Francisco following the quake. The letter sheet shows a watermark with a shield and stars on the printed side and 'Carew & Co.' on the blank side.

Lithograph of a Leaf: Correspondence to Germany, 1898 Lithograph of a Leaf: Correspondence to Germany, 1898

Lithograph of a leaf sent in correspondence to Germany. The correspondence includes the name H.N. Oettinger and address 103 Water Street. The item dates to January 1, 1898, and is part of a larger collection of mercantile materials. The envelope contains a letter addressed to A. Blumlien in Germany.

Lithograph of a Mule: Broadside Advertisement of Sale Lithograph of a Mule: Broadside Advertisement of Sale

Lithograph depicting a mule, accompanied by a broadside advertisement for its sale. The materials are contained in an envelope. The date of creation is unknown, but it is associated with the year 1900 and the location is likely near Louisville, Kentucky, based on geolocation data. The creator of the lithograph is unknown.

Lithograph of Isaac D'Young's Fancy Store, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lithograph of Isaac D'Young's Fancy Store, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Lithograph depicting Isaac D'Young's fancy store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This print is from a book which may represent the earliest known use of lithography in the United States. The image shows the earliest known visual representation of a Jewish-owned store in the USA. Date of creation is unknown, but it is presumed to be before 1820 based on information available from the donor.

Lithograph of Joshua Abraham Norton in Uniform Lithograph of Joshua Abraham Norton in Uniform

Lithograph portrait of Joshua Abraham Norton in military uniform, carrying a sword. The reverse features an inscription in brown ink: "JOSHUA A. NORTON/DIED JANY 8, 1880/AGED ABOUT 65/NORTON 1ST/EMEROR OF THE U.S./AND PROTECTOR OF MEXICO." The lithograph depicts the famous San Francisco eccentric.

Lithograph of the Interior of the Hebrew Synagogue of Charleston, South Carolina, Destroyed by Fire, April 27, 1838 Lithograph of the Interior of the Hebrew Synagogue of Charleston, South Carolina, Destroyed by Fire, April 27, 1838

Lithograph depicting the interior of the Hebrew Synagogue of Charleston, South Carolina, before its destruction by fire on April 27, 1838. The print is dedicated to Rev. Gustavus Poznanski by Solomon N. Carvalho. This synagogue housed the congregation where Reform Judaism in America originated. This is one of several known copies. The lithograph was sold at Sotheby's in New York City on January 18, 2018 for $43,750.

Lithograph Trade Card: Folding Scissors, Marx Brothers, 430 Broadway, circa 1885 Lithograph Trade Card: Folding Scissors, Marx Brothers, 430 Broadway, circa 1885

Lithograph trade card depicting folding scissors. The card indicates a patent date of 1872 and an address of 430 Broadway. It also features the text "Gloves & Scissors" and a stamp that reads "SEC. N 69 MAIN BUILDING..U.S. CENTENNIAL". The card is associated with the Marx Brothers and is dated circa 1885. The item is part of Volume 18, Page 11, of Archival Collection MS.56.

Trade Card for M. Rosenblatt & Son, Keystone Printing House Trade Card for M. Rosenblatt & Son, Keystone Printing House

This trade card advertises M. Rosenblatt & Son, Keystone Printing House, located at 136 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a cartoon illustration of a bathhouse attendant on a beach. The attendant is holding a towel and appears to be waiting on customers. In the background, there is a view of the beach with a pier. The back of the card provides a price list for various types of printing, including cards. The card also includes a note stating that they print 5000 cards for $8.75.

Trade Card for Myers, Weil & Co., Fruit and Produce Merchants Trade Card for Myers, Weil & Co., Fruit and Produce Merchants

This trade card advertises Myers, Weil & Co., a fruit and produce merchant located at 670 Broadway S.E., Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a lithograph of fruits, depicting a wide variety of colorful and enticing produce. The back of the card includes a photograph of the business owners. The card is printed on blue card stock.

Trade Card for S. J. Goldstein, One Piece Clothier Trade Card for S. J. Goldstein, One Piece Clothier

This trade card advertises S. J. Goldstein's clothing store in Bath, Maine. The front of the card features a lithograph depicting a steamboat sailing on the Susquehanna River. The bottom of the card features a smaller advertisement for S. J. Goldstein, One Piece Clothier, located on Church Block, Main Street in Bath, Maine. The verso also features a lithograph, this one of S. J. Goldstein, along with an advertisement for the store.

Trade Card: Baruch & Newman, Manufacturers and Jobbers of Ladies' and Gents' Gloves, San Francisco, California, circa 1885 Trade Card: Baruch & Newman, Manufacturers and Jobbers of Ladies' and Gents' Gloves, San Francisco, California, circa 1885

Trade card for Baruch & Newman, proprietors, manufacturers and jobbers of ladies' and gents' gloves, specializing in kid gloves. Located at 113 and 115 Pine Street, San Francisco, California. The front features a lithograph of the Golden Gate by artist Van Vleck. The verso contains a full advertisement. The names Emil Hirschfeld, Nathan D. Newman, and Simon Baruch are listed on the card. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: Cohen & Brumberg, Clothiers, Salem, Ohio Trade Card: Cohen & Brumberg, Clothiers, Salem, Ohio

Large die-cut trade card depicting a steamship with the American flag. The card advertises Cohen & Brumberg, "The Great One Price Clothier," located in the Gurney Block, Salem, Ohio. It features raised features and measures 13 inches long by 9 1/2 inches tall. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: D. Simon, One Price Clothier, Altoona, Pennsylvania Trade Card: D. Simon, One Price Clothier, Altoona, Pennsylvania

This large (6 1/2" x 9 1/2") die-cut Victorian trade card advertises D. Simon, a "one price" clothier located on Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The card is a lithograph produced by Wolf & Co. of Philadelphia. The front of the card likely features an illustration or design typical of Victorian advertising (the image is not provided in the input, only the URL), while the back contains a full advertisement for Wolf & Co. The back is not blank.

Trade Card: Dave Rich, "The Only One Price Clothier", Cobleskill, New York Trade Card: Dave Rich, "The Only One Price Clothier", Cobleskill, New York

This trade card advertises Dave Rich's clothing store, billing itself as "The Only One Price Clothier." The front of the card features a lithograph of Lillian Grub. The image is likely a portrait, though the style and quality of the image is not enough to discern any more details without higher resolution. The back of the card is a full advertisement; however, the details of the advertisement are not visible in the provided image.

Trade Card: Ehrich's Children's Mother Hubbard Dresses Trade Card: Ehrich's Children's Mother Hubbard Dresses

Die-cut trade card shaped like a high-button shoe. The front depicts a white cat inside the shoe. The back features a full advertisement for Ehrich's Children's Mother Hubbard Dresses, with a large lithograph of a girl with a balloon. The advertisement indicates a location at Eighth Ave. & 24th St. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: Hyman's Clothing House, Oakland, California Trade Card: Hyman's Clothing House, Oakland, California

Trade card for Hyman's Clothing House located at 863 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card features a lithographic illustration of a young Victorian-era girl in winter attire holding a bouquet of roses. The reverse side contains printed information about the store, which was in business at the end of the 19th century. The card dates from approximately 1885.

Trade Card: Jake Block, The Boston Clothing House, Las Vegas, New Mexico Trade Card: Jake Block, The Boston Clothing House, Las Vegas, New Mexico

This trade card advertises Jake Block's Boston Clothing House in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The front of the card features a finely colored lithograph depicting a boy and a girl sharing a tender kiss. The style of the illustration suggests a sentimental approach typical of late 19th-century imagery. The back of the card provides a full advertisement, with the detail that the business is located on R.R. Avenue. The back of the card is not blank. This is one of multiple cards included in this record.

Trade Card: Jones & Postdamer, Lithographic and Letterpress Printers, Philadelphia Trade Card: Jones & Postdamer, Lithographic and Letterpress Printers, Philadelphia

This trade card advertises the services of Jones & Postdamer, lithographic and letterpress printers located at 321 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The front of the card displays a comical illustration featuring a chick, similar in style to another card (16-697). The back of the card is blank. [Alfred T. Jones entered into this partnership circa 1872/73. By 1875, he left the lithography trade and established the weekly "Jewish Record," serving as its editor until 1886. He continued his philanthropic work, particularly with the Association of Jewish Immigrants, until his death on October 3, 1888.]

Trade Card: Laupheimer Brothers, Baltimore Merchants, circa 1885 Trade Card: Laupheimer Brothers, Baltimore Merchants, circa 1885

Trade card depicting children playing catch with a ball and cup. The card features the addresses 307 & 309 North Gay Street. The reverse side contains a full advertisement with a lithograph of the store. This trade card is part of Volume 9, Page 1, of archival manuscript collection Arc.MS.56. The card is circa 1885 and relates to a Baltimore merchant. The card's geographic context is Baltimore, Maryland.

Trade Card: Menter & Rosenbloom, 1629 Stout Street Trade Card: Menter & Rosenbloom, 1629 Stout Street

Trade card advertising Menter & Rosenbloom, located at 1629 Stout Street. The card features a lithograph of a woman modeling a dress and hat from the 1900s and notes that the company has 73 stores. The reverse side contains a full-page advertisement for men's suits. Licensed in NY in 1905, #13570.

Trade Card: Morris Cohn, Clothier, Bath, New York Trade Card: Morris Cohn, Clothier, Bath, New York

This aluminum trade card advertises Morris Cohn's clothing business located at 9 & 11 Liberty Street in Bath, New York. The front of the card is simple, primarily featuring the business's address. The back of the card features a lithograph depicting peasant children. The card's metallic composition and the style of the lithograph suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is not blank; it features a lithograph.

Trade Card: Standard Hosiery Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Trade Card: Standard Hosiery Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises the Standard Hosiery Co., located at 1310-1326 Lawrence Street, Philadelphia, PA. The front of the card features a good quality lithograph of the company's office and mills. The buildings depicted are multi-storied structures, suggesting a significant industrial operation. The image likely showcases the scale and success of the Standard Hosiery Co. The back of the card is blank.

Visual Work - Mahaskah, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated Visual Work - Mahaskah, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated

Hand-colored lithograph of Young Mahaskah, an Iowa Chief. Published by D. Rice and A.N. Hart, Philadelphia. The image depicts a Native American man in traditional attire, with a focus on his face and the detail of his accessories, such as a beaded necklace, a feather headdress, and bracelets. The lithograph shows a high level of detail and skill.