Subject: Military uniforms

A two-page broadside advertisement from Pitkin & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875. One page advertises "Uniforms for the Presidential Campaign" (likely for Ulysses S. Grant), while the other lists surplus government property for sale, including military overcoats, jackets, blankets, and shoes. The broadside was mailed in its original envelope.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of 1st Lt. Henry Tyler of the 187th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The reverse of the photograph displays an advertisement for Israel & Co., located at 125 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph is undated.

Trade card depicting a girl dressed as an officer. The address 146 Lexington Street is printed on the card. The card is part of the Louis Weglein Collection and dates from circa 1885. The card is located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 2.

This trade card advertises J. A. Joel & Co., purveyors of military and society goods. The front of the card displays a full advertisement detailing their offerings, including uniforms, swords, equipment, cords, tassels, and badges. The address is clearly listed as 88 Nassau St., one door from the corner of Fulton St., New York. The back of the card features a depiction of the Battle of Gettysburg. The image is likely a wood engraving or lithograph, common printing techniques for trade cards of the period. The style and details suggest it was created sometime in the late 19th century.

Trade card depicting monkeys dressed as soldiers. The card indicates a location of 8th and Arch Streets. The card is part of Volume 35, Page 18 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The approximate date is circa 1885.