Subject: Luggage

Bill from A. Haas & Co., manufacturers, jobbers, and importers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags. The bill is dated January 20, 1876 and states the buyer as Egerton, Allen & Co. The bill is likely for purchases made at the Cosmopolitan Trunk Store, located at 21 Sansome Street in San Francisco. It has been printed by a lithographer, featuring an image of a variety of luggage.

Invoice from D. Block & Co., wholesale manufacturers and dealers in trunks, valises, ladies' and gents' traveling satchels, and other items. Located at 163 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The address 107 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California, is overstamped on the billhead. Dated September 17, 1886, the invoice lists several purchases, including a trunk and satchel, by a customer named Agostini. The billhead features a beautifully illustrated depiction of a trunk, showcasing high-quality printing and design. The bill also includes a printed grid for tracking quantities and prices.

Invoice from Fechheimer & Steele, manufacturers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags. Located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 27, 1881. The bill lists a purchase of several items, including “Trunk, “Valise”, and “Sheep Skins”. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style logo in the top right corner, featuring a circular graphic with the words “Bought of”.

Billhead from Steele & Jacobson, manufacturers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags, located at 220-222 Bush Street, San Francisco. Dated October 30, 1890. The bill, which was likely for a trunk, was purchased by J. C. Young of Taylorsville, California. It contains a detailed list of the transaction, including item descriptions and prices. The billhead features a small illustration of a trunk and ornate lettering, which would be typical of the period. The billhead also includes the text 'Bought Here'

Letter dated May 24, 1890, from Ferdinand Levy, Deputy Collector at the New York City Custom House, to George Randorf in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter concerns baggage belonging to Benjamin Chercosky, detained in the Empire Warehouse Company's General Orders Stores after his arrival from Brazil on April 15th aboard the S.S. Advance. The letter is written on official letterhead.

Memorandum from Ferdinand Levy, Coroner's Office of New York, to George Raudorf, Esq., concerning detained baggage belonging to Raudorf's client. Levy suggests seeking assistance from the Association of Jewish Immigrants. The letter includes a reference to a letter from General O'Brine and an oath to be made by Benjamin Chercasky. Dated June 23, 1890.

Letter from George Raudorf, agent of the Association of Jewish Immigrants, to Hon. Ferdinand Levy, concerning the delayed baggage of Benjamin Chercosky in New York. Raudorf requests an update on the case. The letter is written on Association of Jewish Immigrants letterhead and dated July 11, 1890. The letter originates from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and references New York, New York.

Letter written on the letterhead of the Office of U.S. Superintendent of Immigration, Barge Office, New York, New York, by James R. O'Beirne to Ferdinand Levy on July 12, 1890. The letter pertains to the retrieval of baggage belonging to Benjamin Chercosky. The letter's address is 67th Park Row, New York, NY.

Letter written on official letterhead from John B. Weber, Superintendent of Immigration at the Office of U.S. Superintendent of Immigration, Barge Office, New York, to the Hon. Ferdinand Levy on May 16, 1890. The letter concerns the baggage of Benjamin Chercosky, which was being held. The letter references previous correspondence between Levy and General O'Beirne and a letter from Mr. Raudorf.

Memorandum from Ferdinand Levy, Coroner's Office of New York, to George Randorf, Esq., dated June 9, 1890, concerning detained baggage belonging to Randorf's client. Levy assures Randorf that the matter is under thorough investigation. The letter is written on Coroner's Office letterhead and originates from 67 Park Row, New York, NY.

This trade card advertises M. Einstein, a business located at 3 Potmac Street, Hagerstown, Maryland. The front of the card features a dog with its paw resting on a ball. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, a trunk and traveling bag maker located at the corner of South Salina and Railroad Street, Syracuse, New York. The card features a red parrot-like bird perched on a branch with two pale red flowers. The back of the card is blank.

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 Stern, a men's clothing store in Springfield, Illinois. The card states 'Gents Furnisher, Ladies and Gents Trunks' at the top and 'NORTH SIDE SQUARE' at the bottom of the front. The card is missing a corner from the bottom and is worn. It is difficult to make out all the details of the illustration, but two men are visible.

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].

Stamped brass or bronze trunk label reading "S. Levy Maker Memphis, Tennessee". A listing at the Brettuns Village Trunk Shop website indicates "S. Levy Trunks and Satchels, Memphis, Tenn. established 1845". The label's creation date is estimated to be around 1880 based on the information provided by the donor.