Subject: Metal trade

A letterhead from Chrome Steel Works, manufacturers of all descriptions of Cast Steel. Dated May 10, 1887, this document is addressed to Q. E. Patton & Cash, a business located in Brownsville, Pa. The letter references materials and construction for a project, likely in relation to the manufacture of steel goods.

Invoice from Friedman & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in stoves, tin plate, sheet iron, wire, copper, zinc, tin and Japanned Ware, located at the corner of Front and Stark Streets, Portland, Oregon. Dated July 31, 1865. The bill lists two safes purchased by the Bank of British Columbia. The billhead features a 15c revenue stamp, payable in gold coin. The bill is written in an ornate cursive.

Invoice from H. Sofranscy & Co., dealers in scrap iron, steel scrap and metals, located at Brick and Liberty Sts. and L.V.R.R. in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dated April 27, 1907. The bill lists an item purchased, likely scrap metal, by Dent Hardware Co. The invoice details the transaction and includes the item quantity, unit price, and the total value. The billhead displays typical early 20th-century lettering. The billhead is formatted to include a header section.

Invoice from Hendricks Brothers, proprietors of the Belleville Copper Rolling Mills, manufacturers of bolt and sheet copper, locomotive flues, copper wire and rivets of every description, importers and dealers in metals. The billhead is dated February 4, 1886, and lists the purchase of 1 pack of copper from Hendricks Brothers by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company. A handwritten note appears on the right side of the invoice. There are multiple columns with headings, and a small handwritten section for notes, or calculations, at the bottom right.

Invoice from L. Fleischner & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in groceries, wines and liquors, hardware, iron and steel, bolts, clothing, and general merchandise, located in Silver City, Idaho Territory. Dated November 1, 1870. The bill lists a purchase of 10 flasks of quicksilver from J.T. Cassell. The billhead is printed on ruled paper. It features a small logo of a boy standing at a table, an ornate script for the company name, and the original name J. Huelat & Co. crossed out and L. Fleischner & Co. handwritten above it. The billhead also includes a line for “Particular Attention Paid to Orders.”

This billhead, dated July 2, 1840, records a transaction between T. E. Seixas, a dealer in metal goods at 213 Water Street, New-York, and M. L. Boardman. The invoice details the purchase of 489 1/2 lbs of Dance Tin for $93.01 and 3 C. Brass Composition for $8.16, totaling $101.17. The item is marked "Recd payment" and signed by Theo. J. Seixas. The billhead features a clear, utilitarian typeface for the business name and description, characteristic of commercial documents from the period, with handwritten entries for the specifics of the transaction. The business listed its wide range of products including tin plate, sheet iron, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nails, and spikes.

Trade token advertisement for H. Lazaress, a dealer in rags and metals, located at 26 15th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The token features an Indian Head Penny on the reverse and is dated 1863. The token is made of copper.

This is a four-page catalog from Joseph Miller, a New York City metal goods merchant, published in 1900. The catalog, printed in both Yiddish and English, lists prices, types, and sizes of various metal goods sold by Miller at his shop located at 25 Canal Street, New York City.

A letter written by John M. Cauley to Harmon Hendricks on November 8, 1806, discussing the price of copper in Bristol and its impact on anticipated orders. The letter was sent from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to New York, New York. It is the earliest correspondence to Harmon Hendricks within the collection, indicating prior business dealings between the two individuals.

A commercial letter dated October 9, 1845, from William Wilson & Sons in Baltimore, Maryland, to Hendricks & Bros. in New York, New York. The letter discusses a copper order. The letter is a stampless folded letter postmarked 10/9/1845 with a 5-cent rate from Baltimore, MD to New York, NY.

Copper trade token advertising S. Lasurs, a dealer in rags and metals, located at 26 15th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The token features an Indian Head Penny on the reverse. Dated 1863. The name may be a misspelling of Lazaruss.

This trade card advertises B. Hartill Manufacturing, a company specializing in Scandinavian padlocks. The front of the card features an illustration of a man and woman tumbling out of bed. There are two smaller illustrations in the bottom right corner, including a man and woman lying in bed and the address 273 1/2 Division Street. The text includes addresses for various stores on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, including 353 Grand Street, 290 Grand Street, 264 Grand Street, and 208 Broome Street. The back of the card is blank. The back of the card features a list of businesses in the neighborhood of the Lower East Side. This directory includes the names of Mayer, Jacob, Schloss, L.A., Wannack, A., and Wiessner, H., who likely owned and operated businesses in the area.

The front of this trade card features an illustration of a child standing next to a stag. The back of the card provides the business' address: 503 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, and a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises E. M. Cohen & Son Iron and Metal Co., wholesale and retail dealers in scrap iron and metal. They also bought rags, rubbers, bones, and paper. The card features a colorful image of a large pile of scrap iron and metal, including a large wheel, steel rods, and other metal objects. The business address is 212-216 East Second Street, Des Moines, IA. The back of the card lists their prices for various scrap materials.

This trade card advertises Harry Cohen, a metal goods merchant at 250 South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a simple design, with the name, address, and telephone number printed in black lettering on a white background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joseph Scheider & Co., manufacturers of patent self-righting cuspidors. The front of the card features an illustration of a cuspidor. The text indicates that the company is located at 58 Beekman Street in New York City and that they have factories in Portland, Connecticut. [The business name is Joseph Scheider & Co., and the individual associated with it is Joseph Scheider.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar S. Levy, an importer and manufacturer of stoves located at 525 & 527 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a chick chasing a bug. The back of the card provides more details about the business, including a list of products and services offered by Levy.

This trade card advertises the business of R. Siedle, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 50 Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a humorous illustration of a man struggling to balance a stack of books while trying to pick up another book. The illustration is framed by a decorative border. The card is dated 1881.

This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., a business located at 27 & 29 Sutter St. and 528 & 530 Market St. in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of three children playing next to a fence. The back of the card provides additional information about the business and the goods they sell. The back of the card also lists the business's telephone number. The trade card has matching billheads.

This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and notions. The front of the card depicts two clowns, one wearing a red and black striped suit, the other a blue and yellow one, playing drunk. The card includes two addresses: 27 & 29 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises B. Hartill Manufacturing Co., makers of Scandinavian padlocks. The front of the card displays multiple addresses: 353 Grand St., 290 Grand St., 264 Grand St., and 208 Broome St., suggesting a widespread business presence in New York City's Lower East Side. A small illustration shows a man kicking a cat with the caption “Getting Even,” which is unrelated to the business advertised. A business directory of stores is printed on the back of the card. The card is identified as a "National Card for B. Hatsill Mfg. of Scandinavian Padlocks." There is an additional address listed on the back: 273 1/2 Division St.

This trade card, for May & Fiebeger, advertises granite iron ware. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl tending a kettle on a stove. The scene is rendered in a style evocative of the late 19th century. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the company, though the details of this advertisement are not visible in the available image. The card identifies itself as a 'Granite Iron Ware National Card'.

This trade card advertises Platt & Page, dealers in watches and solid silver. The front of the card features a depiction of two Chinese men carrying a sign. The illustration style and subject matter reflect the visual conventions of the late 19th century. The back of the card is a full advertisement. The text on the front of the card is partially legible, indicating the business's specialization in watches and solid silver.