An advertisement for R. C. Godfrey, a merchant tailor located at 16 Liberty Street, New York, offering 250 plates of winter and fall fashions. Published by Funster in London, circa 1842. The advertisement is handwritten and measures 8" x 6". Found with Tobias papers.
Subject: Merchant tailors
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Billhead from H. A. Hecht & Co., Merchant Tailors, located at No. 1 Valley House, Paint Street, Chillicothe, Ohio. Dated January 3, 1865. The bill shows a transaction for E. P. Pratt for an amount of $18.50. The billhead features a bold header, ornate Victorian-style lettering and a small revenue stamp in the bottom left corner.
Billhead - November 13, 1877 - for Hamburger & Coleman, Merchant Tailors, located at No. 94 Baltimore Street, near St. Nicholas Hotel, Cumberland, Md. The bill shows an itemized list of transactions for E. L. McCleary. The billhead includes a decorative frame, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and lists specific business services offered.
Billhead from Joseph Schloss, Merchant Tailor, located at No. 84 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore. Dated January 28, 1881. The bill details a purchase of a suit for $30.00 from the business by William Galloway. It also includes a note that the payment is to be made in three months from date. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering and a decorative border with a motif of hearts and arrows. The billhead is also printed on lined paper.
Billhead from S. & J. Snellenburg, Merchant Tailors & Clothiers, located at 225 Broadway, New Brighton, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated November 28, 1876, and was issued to S. B. Wilson. The business was possibly related to the later Snellenburg department store in Philadelphia.
Civil War-era store card issued by Hoffman & Levy, Merchant Tailors, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The front of the token depicts the business name, while the back features a winged Apollo. The token's design and use are indicative of the economic conditions and commercial practices during the American Civil War. The date of issuance is approximated to 1863 based on the context of the Civil War.
Set of five trade cards advertising Joseph Freeman, a fashionable merchant tailor located at 306 Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. Each card features a black and white portrait of a different actress. The cards are undated but are estimated to date from circa 1885. The cards indicate that Freeman was a member of Temple in 1880. The collection includes cards featuring Louise Marie, Lillian Conway, Adelaide Neilson, Clara Morris and Mrs. John Wood.
This trade card advertises the services of Armand Dalsemer, a merchant tailor located at 136 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lithographic illustration of a woman. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for the business. The woman's fashion and pose suggest this card dates to the late 19th century.
This trade card advertises Ben Bloch, a merchant tailor located under the Opera House in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a woman sitting in a chair talking to a man who appears to be at an open window. The man has his arms crossed and is looking at the woman. The woman appears to be gesticulating. The back of the card lists the goods sold by the business, including 'GENTS FURNISHING GOODS..HATS, CLOTHING.'
This trade card for Edward Newman, a merchant tailor located at 752 Market Street, San Francisco, depicts a young girl sitting backwards on a chair, wearing a blue dress and matching hat. Six small men, riding horses, appear below her. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Newman's business, stating that it is 'opposite Bancroft's'. The back is not blank.
This trade card advertises the business of Edwin C. Burt, a clothier and merchant tailor located at 81 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore. The card features an illustration of a peacock and a Chinese lady in blue and sepia with gold accents. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. [Levi Weinberger is mentioned in association with this business].
This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a scenic illustration of a family standing on a cliff overlooking a forest. The image has a rich green and blue color scheme. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises J. H. Richter, a men's and boys' clothing store and merchant tailor located at 216 & 218 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys. One boy wears a blue coat and a top hat. The other boy wears a black hat and a red coat. The back of the card has the business name, address, and the year the business was established (1855).
This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., clothiers and merchant tailors, located at the southeast corner of 5th and South Streets in Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a young boy rowing a boat. The background shows a body of water and a lush shoreline with trees. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., clothiers and merchant tailors, located at the Southeast corner of 5th and South Streets in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young woman on a beach, enjoying the ocean breeze. She wears a long dress and has a parasol. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., a merchant tailor located at the southeast corner of 5th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young woman holding a bouquet of flowers. She wears a black dress and white collar, with her hair styled in a bun. The card includes the text 'Merchant Tailors' in an elegant font. The back of the card is blank.
Trade card advertising the hat and merchant tailoring business of Adolph F. Levy in San Jose, California. The card depicts a hobo at a bar, and indicates the business's location as "Ryland Block, First Street." Circa 1885.
This trade card advertises H. Strauss & Co., merchant tailors and dealers in ready-made clothing, located at 205 East Water Street (Ratbun House Block) in Elmira, New York. The front of the card (Image 1) features a simple design, likely focusing primarily on text to convey the business information. The back of the card is blank (Image 2). The card's design is consistent with late 19th-century advertising styles.
This trade card advertises I. H. Brounstein's One Price Clothing & Merchant Tailoring House in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card showcases a delicate illustration of a woman's hand gently holding a flower-filled basket. The composition is visually appealing, with the basket's flowers providing a soft contrast to the hand. Below the image, the business's name, "I. H. Brounstein's," is prominently displayed. The address "13 & 15 North Salina St." is included along with the business description, "ONE PRICE CLOTHONG & MERCHANT TAILORING HOUSE." The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises I. H. Brounstein's One Price Clothing & Merchant Tailoring House in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wading in a stream or shallow river. The girl's attire seems simple, possibly suggesting a rural or pastoral setting. The image contrasts with the business's focus on clothing. Below the illustration, the card displays the business's address: 13 & 15 North Salina St., along with its description as a "One Price Clothing & Merchant Tailoring House." The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises I. H. Brounstein's One Price Clothing & Merchant Tailoring House in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl smelling a lily. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of freshness and quality associated with the clothing store. Below the illustration, the card displays the business's address: 13 & 15 North Salina St., and its business description: "One Price Clothing & Merchant Tailoring House." The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises M. Born & Company, merchant tailors. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a tailor and a customer. The customer is bundled in a coat and appears cold, while the tailor is working on a garment. A speech bubble above the customer reads, "Please hurry, I'm afraid of catching a cold." Below the illustration, the text reads "M. Born & Company, The Great Merchant Tailors" and lists the address: 177 ½ Main St., Greenville, PA., and the agent, H. Bloch. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in the record, but no further description is provided.
This trade card advertises M. Born & Company, merchant tailors. The front of the card features a comical illustration depicting a tailor and a customer, likely related to the process of creating or fitting new clothing, captioned "Originating a New Style." The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name, goods sold, and the address: M. Born & Company, the Great Merchant Tailors; H. Bloch Agt., 177 1/2 Main St., Greenville, Pa. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., merchant tailors, located at the southeast corner of Fifth and South Streets in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a cat dressed in human clothing. The cat is depicted sitting upright, and appears to be wearing a jacket, waistcoat, and perhaps trousers. The style of the illustration is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising. Below the illustration, the text 'Merchant Tailors' is clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card advertises Sam Baerman, a merchant tailor located at 91 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card shows a black man holding what appears to be a version of the advertisement. The full advertisement is on the back of the card. The back of the card features a detailed advertisement for Sam Baerman's tailoring services. It also mentions F. Ruebsamen as the cutter. The style and imagery suggest a date around the 1880s. The use of a Black man in the advertisement is problematic and reflects the racist imagery common in advertising of this period.
This trade card advertises Shipper & Schwartz, Merchant Tailors, located at 733 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/90f04a85-8935-4f29-8191-19d61ab88a65%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) likely showcases the business's name and address prominently. The back of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/b07607ca-db56-4e65-a437-e72dc4e0749b%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) contains an advertisement, the details of which are not visible in the provided image.
Trade card for M. Siegel, Merchant Tailor, located at 112 1/2 Eddy Street, San Francisco, California. The card features good graphics and verso photographs of cities. Circa 1890.
Trade card for Simon & Co., merchant tailors, located at 114 Charles Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The card depicts a humorous scene of hunters falling from a tree limb into water. The card is dated circa 1885.
This trade card advertises Wichmann & Kallusch, merchant tailors, located at 23 South Avenue in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a pink dog made of wood. The illustration style appears to be from the late 19th century, consistent with the card's estimated date. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name, occupation, and address. The back of the card is blank.
This trade card for Wichmann & Kallusch, Merchant Tailors, features a charming illustration of flowers on the front. Below the floral design, the text indicates the business's name, "Merchant Tailors," and address: 23 South Avenue, Rochester, NY. The back of the card is blank. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a late 19th-century origin.