Billhead - D. L. Newborg & Son, New York, New York, April 23, 1884 Invoice from D. L. Newborg & Son, men's, youths', and boys' clothing retailers located at 539 & 541 Broadway and 112 Mercer St., New York City. The billhead is dated April 23, 1884, and lists a series of purchases of suits and pants, likely from a buyer identified only as 'Joseph Brooks' of Waterloo, NY. The total cost is listed as $130.13.
Bronner & Co. Trade Card: Catalogue of Fashions for Spring and Summer 1882 A folding trade card advertising Bronner & Co.'s ready-made and custom clothing for men, youths, boys, and children. Published in New York, New York in 1882, it features illustrations and product information, along with self-measurement instructions. The card showcases late Victorian fashion and the early mail-order business model.
Envelope Addressed to J. W. Brauch from Bernhard Bernstein, Louisville, Kentucky, October 9, 1894 An envelope addressed to J. W. Brauch from Bernhard Bernstein, a "Fine Shirt Maker and Dealer in Gent's Furnishing Goods" located at 648 West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The envelope is postmarked October 9, 1894, and also mentions St. Louis, Missouri.
French Puzzle Card: Man Holding a Runaway Horse; Trade Card for Leading Hat, Cap, Fur & Gent's Furnishing 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.
French Puzzle Card: Stag, 60 Main Street, Leading Hat, Cap, Fur & Gent's Furnishing House 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.
Trade Card: Franenkel, Max, Importers and Manufacturers of Men's and Boys' Clothing Trade card advertising the clothing import and manufacturing business of Max Franenkel. The card notes that Franenkel's company produces men's and boys' kneepants, overalls, shirts, and coats under the "Phoenix" brand. The card is addressed to a Kentucky store, indicating a business relationship or potential sales opportunity. The date on the card is March 20, 1906.
Trade Card: Losekamp Bros. Boots, Shoes, and Gents' Furnishing Trade card advertising Losekamp Bros., featuring a shoe filled with red roses and a blue bow. The reverse side contains an advertisement for boots, shoes, and gentlemen's furnishings. Published circa 1882.