Subject: Millinery

Invoice from Ehrich & Co., importers and dealers in millinery, fancy and dry goods. Located at Nos. 287, 289, 291, 293, 295 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY, the bill is dated October 21, 1879. It includes an itemized list of goods purchased by G. F. Back. The billhead features a printed header with ornate lettering and decorative elements, including a company logo of a building with a decorative banner. The text includes the publisher information for “Ehrich’s Fashion Quarterly,” which was a magazine published by the company.

Billhead from J. Rothschild, an importer, jobber, and retailer of rich millinery goods, located at 269 & 271 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. Dated July 3, 1884, the bill lists items purchased by J. Weberoise, likely millinery items, with prices and quantities. The billhead has an ornate decorative header with the business name, addresses, and a brief description of the offered goods. The header also displays a delicate, ornate Victorian-style flourish.

Invoice from Klauber, Zeimer & Bauman, Millinery Goods Emporium, located at No. 227 Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia. Dated May 16, 1860. The billhead appears to be a handwritten record of a purchase. The transaction includes purchases of “Millinery Sets” “Jenny Jane”, “Boar’s Hair”, and “Ribbon” and includes prices and quantity of each. The business name is handwritten. The customer’s name is not mentioned, but the bill is addressed to “Mr. Cogyle.” This billhead is unique in that it has been corrected, possibly by crossing out old business names. It was originally labeled “Klauber & Bauman” and “227 Broad St,” but the corrected version lists “Klauber, Zeimer & Bauman,” and “321 Broad St. This billhead also features an ornate header section.

Bill from Lazarus & Langfeld, Millinery Palace, located at No. 49 West Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Dated May 31, 1886. The bill lists a variety of items and services, including hat feather, ribbon, velvet, string beads, satin, hats, flowers, crepe, and other items likely related to millinery, purchased by J. Gelchist. The billhead includes details of the business address, transaction, and is likely used for record-keeping and accounting.

Billhead of M. Joseph, a jobber of dry goods and millinery, located at 87 & 88 Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. Dated December 10, 1888. The bill was likely for a purchase of dry goods or millinery from M. Joseph, possibly by Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. The billhead features the business's name and address within a decorative banner and includes a note indicating that all remittances must be prepaid.

Bill from M. Meyer & Co., dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Fancy Goods, and Millinery, located on Broad Street, Selma, Alabama. Dated February 4, 1861. The bill lists the purchase of 1 parasol, 1 pair of shoes, and 2 trimmings, by L. Smith. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead for Mary Lewy, dealer in dry goods, millinery, notions, mattings, rugs, and shoes, located at 175 Broad Street, Eufaula, Alabama. The bill states payment received of $3,720.00 from Congregation B'nai B'rith on account of a note. The billhead is printed on ruled paper with vertical columns for line items. The document includes handwritten entries for the amount received and buyer's name. The billhead is dated April 16, 1900.

Invoice from Mrs. Isaac Oettinger, a dealer in millinery, ladies' fancy goods, notions, white goods, and human and imitation hair goods, located at No. 49 Fayetteville Street, Graham, North Carolina. Dated November 1, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of “1 hat” by James H. Holt. The billhead has a printed header and a decorative flourish with the words “Bought of”. It also has handwritten notations in ink indicating payment.

Billhead from Mrs. M. J. Zernow, located at No. 315 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina. The business is described as a ‘Fashionable Millinery and Fancy Goods Establishment’ and advertises “A Full Line of Modern Styles of Corsets at the Lowest Prices, Always on Hand.” The bill, dated September 30, 1890, lists a purchase by Carrie Marks. The billhead is printed with an ornate Victorian-style design.

Billhead for N. Nathanson, a millinery and bonnet shop located at 42 1/2 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. Opposite the Academy of Music. Dated November 9, 1868. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by Mrs. E. H. Settle, with descriptions and prices listed. The billhead features a hand-written header and detailed description of the business. There is a 3-cent U.S. Revenue Stamp on the lower right side. The items listed on the bill include “silk robes,” “black velvet,” “feather,” “black taffeta,” “silk velvet,” “black lace,” “white flowers,” and “gros grain ribbon.”

Invoice from Ralph Moss & Co., sellers of staple and fancy dry goods, millinery goods, embroideries, etc., located at 207 Battery Street, (up stairs), San Francisco, California. The bill is dated March 23, 1866, and is payable in US Gold coin. The bill was likely sold to A. Cohen and lists a long list of goods and services including silk, taffeta, buttons, and thread. Some prices are listed, but the total price is not. This invoice includes a handwritten list on both sides.

Billhead from ROSENAU BROTHERS, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 320 Main Street in Buffalo, New York. Dated May 19, 1864. This handwritten billhead includes a list of purchased items, likely millinery or fabric, and corresponding prices. The signature on the billhead, “Sol. Rosenau,” is likely that of Solomon Rosenau, a prominent Jewish businessman who owned the business with his brother. The billhead features simple handwritten text and a few ruled lines to guide the writer.

Billhead from Blochman, E., dated November 28, 1867. The billhead indicates the business address as 222 Sansome Street, between California & Pine Streets, San Francisco, California. The bill was sold to A. Cohen. The billhead also advertises "Great Litho of Ladies Hats."

Billhead of G. Rosenblatt, Bro. & Co. located at 78 Chamber Street, New York, New York. The billhead indicates a move to 392 Broadway on September 8, 1865. The business sold "Millinery Goods, Dress Trimming, Embroideries." The billhead includes a revenue stamp. The date on the billhead is July 11, 1865.

Billhead of Gottlieb / Henry Rosenblatt, dated July 16, 1860. The business was located at 78 Chamber Street, New York, New York. The billhead advertises "MILLINERY GOODS, DRESS TRIMMING, EMBROIDERIES".

Billhead from the firm of Hecht, L. / Hecht, S., milliners located at 109 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated March 12, 1851.

Billhead from July 5, 1872, for I.S. Custer, Son & Company, importers and jobbers of millinery goods and manufacturers of straw, silk, and fancy bonnets, hats, and frames. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead features a decorative header and a storefront graphic on the left side.

Billhead from the millinery firm of J. Rothschild, with addresses at 56 & 58 West 14th Street, New York, and 26 Rue D'Enghien, Paris. The billhead also mentions offices or stores in Philadelphia, Boston, and Brooklyn. Dated June 27, 1882.

Billhead from M. Meyer & Co., located on Broad Street in Selma, Alabama. The billhead advertises the company as dealers in dry goods, clothing, fancy goods, and millinery. It is dated February 3, 1860, and measures approximately 5 1/2 by 2 3/4 inches.

Billhead from Mrs. Isaac Oettinger's millinery shop in Raleigh, North Carolina, dated May 15, 1876. The billhead advertises "Dealer in Millinery...Human and Imitation Goods" and lists the shop's address as 48 Fayetteville Street. The billhead is part of a larger collection documenting the Oettinger family's history in Raleigh.

This broadside, dated July 18, 1865, announces the relocation of G. Rosenblatt, Bro. & Co.'s millinery goods, dress trimming, and embroidery business from 78 Chamber Street to 392 Broadway in New York, New York. The broadside includes a revenue stamp.

Business card of L. Wurzburger, milliner, located at 411 Broadway, New York, New York. Printed on white stock. Date estimated as 1875.

Business card of William Wineberg, milliner, located at 761 Broadway, New York, New York. Printed on white stock. The card likely dates from around 1875 based on the collection's dating.

This business card advertises the hat shop of Louis F. Moershfelder, located at 277 Genesee Street in Buffalo, New York. The front of the card features the prominent text "SEE MY $1.50 & $2.00 STIFF HATS." The text is simple and direct, highlighting the price point of the hats offered. The style suggests a late 19th-century business card. The back of the card is blank. [Information about Louis F. Moershfelder and his business is not available].

Civil War-era store token issued by A. Kleinsteiber in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1863. The obverse depicts a woman's hat and flowers, while the reverse indicates that the token was issued by a millinery and fancy goods store located on 5th Street between Poplar and Chestnut Streets. The description notes that "Kleinsteiber" is listed as a Jewish family name in Wisconsin records.

Copper Civil War store card token issued by Freedman & Goodkind, a dry goods and millinery store located at 171 Lake Street in Chicago, Illinois. The token depicts a head of Liberty and is dated 1861. According to the Fuld catalog (150V.2A), it has a rarity rating of R3. The token's description indicates that it is made of copper.

A piece of thin paper used as currency for advertising purposes by Mrs. I. Oppenheimer's millinery shop in Lincoln, Nebraska. The item dates from January 1, 1874.

Small aluminum tray; oval. Advertisement for dry goods and millinery located at 1447 Green Bay Avenue. The advertisement likely dates from the 1890s, based on the provided date range. The physical item consists of a small, oval aluminum tray, suggesting it may have been used for display or promotional purposes.

An advertising envelope for S. Abeles & Co., a Philadelphia-based wholesaler of millinery and straw goods. The envelope features the company's name and address (806 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA) and advertises its exclusively wholesale business. The envelope is undated, but based on other materials, is likely from circa 1890.

An envelope addressed to E. Bangham in Ortonville, Michigan, advertising S. & M. Cohen's millinery business located at 165 Woodward Street, Detroit, Michigan. The envelope is undated, but the advertisement suggests a date around 1869.

A die-cut feather-shaped trade card advertising Kaufmann's millinery department. The card features a winter scene with owls and mentions locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Paris, France; and London, England. Published in 1892.

Postcard from the Paris office of Kohn, Adler & Co. announcing the shipment of pattern bonnets and novelties to their Philadelphia house for an opening on September 6, 1887. The postcard mentions the shipment of 'Pattern Bonnets and Novelties' to their Philadelphia House.

The front of this trade card for A. Hirsh, located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a floral design with a large violet motif. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for clearance sales.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, New York Millinery, located at 6 & 8 Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a lithograph of Minnie Hauck, a popular opera singer of the late 19th century. The card is decorated with ornate lettering and design details, which include flower motifs, a ribbon, and a crown. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a New York Millinery store located at 6 & 8 Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of roses in a vase. The back of the card lists the store's address and advertises other merchandise including watches, jewelry, toys, spectacles, and 'thousand of other items'.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh, a millinery shop located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a vase of roses, symbolizing the beauty and elegance offered by the shop. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for A. Hirsh's millinery business.

This trade card advertises A. Selig, a milliner located at 38 West 23rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features a small illustration of two children standing in front of a blackboard, with one pointing to something on it. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for A. Selig's millinery business.

This trade card advertises Arthur Rosenberg's millinery and fancy goods store in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a cute kitten playing with a die-cut artist's palette. The card is rectangular and has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is a stock card for The Demorest Emporium of Fashions in New York City. It features a color lithograph of two cherubs. The verso of the card features local retailer advertising for Bamberger & Loeb, who were dealers in hats, bonnets, feathers, flowers, silks, velvets, ribbons, neckties, ruches, collars, cuffs, laces, crepe, crepe veils, hosiery, corsets, bustles, gloves, underwear, embroidery, fringes, ladies' coats, and linen dresses. The back of the card advertises their location: 26 and 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA.

This trade card advertises C. Herrmann & Co., importers and manufacturers of fine caps and hats, located at 332.336 Kearny St., and 12.14 Market St. above Taylor, San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration of a scene with owls perched on a branch listening to a crow preaching to them. Flowers are depicted in the foreground. The design is framed by a decorative border.

This trade card advertises C. Herrmann & Co., a millinery shop located at 336 Kearny Street and 17 Belden Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a woman wearing a black hat with a feather and a blue dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for hats and caps. The card is shaped like an easel, with a flat, rectangular space at the bottom.

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store located at 420 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an array of colorful American coins in the shape of a circle with a scene in the center of a woman interacting with a merchant. The back of the card features a detailed advertisement, and is one of a set of four cards.

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store located at 420 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of various American coins arranged around a central scene. The central scene depicts a woman and a blacksmith. The back of the card includes more details about the store. This card is one of four in the set.

This trade card advertises Chas. W. Waldman, a silk and felt hat manufacturer in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy ironing a hat. The card lists two addresses: a retail store located at 617 10th Avenue, near 44th Street, and a factory at 521 to 523 West 45th Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises D. Levy's Millinery & Fancy Goods located at 197 Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features an illustration of children riding a donkey. The image is surrounded by a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises D. Mayer, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 273 Grand Street, New York, New York. The card is printed on glossy stock. The front of the card features a woodcut illustration of a bonnet, along with an extensive advertisement. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises D.F. Hirsh, a millinery and coat store located at 4 E. Market St., York, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a pink rose in a prominent position. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a millinery and fancy goods store located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. The card is shaped like a bonnet and features an illustration of a young woman wearing a stylish hat adorned with a sunflower. The card is folded, with the advertisement on both the front and back.

This trade card advertises Eichenberg's Millinery, a millinery shop located at 318 North Eighth Street, above Wood Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase filled with pink and white peonies. Text on the front indicates that bonnets are made to order for fifty cents. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Friedberger & Strouse, a wholesale dress trimming and millinery goods business located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a stylized image of a sprig of flowers framed by two clasped hands. The front of the card lists the business's addresses: 113 & 115 Eigth Street (presumably for retail) and 33 Arch Street for wholesale. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of George Meindel, a milliner and fancy goods dealer. The card is shaped like a fan and features a floral motif. The text on the front indicates that the business is located at 54 Avenue A, between 3rd and 4th Streets in New York City. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business, and notes that George Meindel has 5 years of experience with Le Moult and 13 years with Hanft Bros.

This oversized trade card, die-cut in the shape of a pallet, advertises Gerson's Millinery located at 42 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features two men riding horses. One man is wearing a straw hat and the other is wearing a top hat. The horses are elaborately adorned with feathers. The back of the card is blank. The card measures approximately 12.5 inches by 9.5 inches.

This trade card advertises Gerson's, a millinery store located at 42 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a woman's bust, wearing a large hat and a decorative lace collar. The bust is surrounded by a floral pattern. The business's address is printed below the bust. It is not clear if the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Perlman, a millinery shop located at 821 Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a drawing by I. D. Zuckerman, a woman wearing a large, feathered hat. The drawing is stylized and has a vintage aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Harry Kayser, a hatter located at No. 10 Sputh Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an interesting illustration of two vegetable-like figures. A large cauliflower and a large bean with a face are standing on a giant foot with a shoe. A fly is hovering above them. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Herman Ury's millinery and cloak business located at 27 West Main Street in Middletown, New York. The front of the card features a sepia-toned illustration of a rotund soldier holding a staff and standing on a platform. Below the soldier are two bunnies. The text 'HEADQUARTERS FOR MILLLINERY, CLOAKES, ETC.' appears on the front of the card. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business. The card is printed in shades of brown and black.

This trade card advertises Hugo Rosenberg, a millinery and dress goods store located at 140 Federal Street in Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming image of a child's face in a small, Amish-style bonnet. The image is framed by a black border. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for a fall sale.

This trade card advertises J. & A. Cohen, a business located in East Batavia, Illinois. The front of the card displays a whimsical illustration of a cottage nestled near a pond. The text mentions a stock card for Down's Corset and millinery. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. & A. Cohen, a millinery located in East Batavia, Illinois. The front of the card features a small child lying down and possibly playing. The card is a stock card advertising Down's Corset.

This trade card advertises J. & A. Cohen, a millinery and dry goods store located in East Batavia, Illinois. The front of the card features a young girl in a red dress and a white hat posing with a basket of flowers in her arms. The card also promotes Down's Corset. [The Cohen brothers are associated with other Jewish retailers in the Chicago area. J. & A. Cohen are noted as having a store in Batavia, Illinois by 1888.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild, a millinery shop located at 32 Temple Place, Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an unusual illustration of the interior of a millinery shop. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the millinery business of J.C. Meussdorffer & Son, located at 810 Market Street in the Phelan Building, San Francisco. The front of the card features a charming illustration of ducks wearing umbrellas and playing in a park under a light rain. The back of the card provides additional details about the business, indicating it is a wholesale and retail millinery. The card is printed on a white background with black ink.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a hatter located at 159 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a girl with a pink dress standing on a flower. The background is a floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Sichel's millinery goods store located at 105, 107, and 109 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two white kittens nestled inside a basket. A sprig of red roses is perched on the edge of the basket.

This trade card advertises L. Hirschkowitz, a dress goods and millinery store located at 11 Ann Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The front of the card features a basket of roses. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The card features a decorative border on the front and back.

This trade card advertises L. Hirschkowitz, a milliner located at 11 Ann Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The front of the card features a basket of pink roses. The back of the card contains more advertising information. This image was created in the second printing. The original image is a photo of a woman wearing a hat. A rose sits on the hat with a piece of red ribbon hanging from it.

This trade card advertises L. I. Levy, a retailer of fancy goods, gloves, corsets, and hair accessories, located at 721 & 723 Washington Streets, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a portrait of a young woman. She is posed in a seated position with her hand resting on a table. The image is in a blue-sepia color scheme. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, millinery, located at 201 East Water Street in Elmira, New York. The card features an anchor with a rope and flowers, and two leaves. It is printed on cardboard in blue ink. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum's store, which sold French artificial flowers and feathers. The card features a hand-drawn illustration of a woman with a flower-filled hairdo, wearing a feather boa and holding a fan. The text on the card states 'FRENCH ARTIFICAL FLOWERS & FEATHERS' above the address, 407 & 409 NORTHAMPTON STREET, above 4th, Easton, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card features a young boy, dressed in a costume, playing a lute. The front of the card advertises Leopold Strauss's dry goods, carpets, millinery, and other goods. The business was located at 162 Main Street, Middletown, Connecticut. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. H. Danziger & Co., a millinery located at 78 & 80 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On the front of the card, two robins, perched on a branch, are depicted in front of a light blue background with white clouds. The card has a decorative border featuring a repeating design of blue, gold, and red leaves, with a white background. The back of the card features the complete advertisement, with a description of Danziger's services and merchandise.

This trade card advertises M. H. Danziger & Co., a millinery and dress goods store located at 78 & 80 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of Cupid with a butterfly. The back of the card is blank. This card is printed on a thin, paper-like stock. There are no borders. The colors used are red, black, and white. The type is handwritten. The card measures 7.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches high. The card has been folded in half, leaving a crease through the center, and has been creased in the upper right corner.

This trade card advertises M. J. Strauss' millinery shop located at the corner of Fulton and 4th Streets. The front of the card features an illustration of yellow and white daisies. The back of the card includes an advertisement for bonnets and round hats. The card is printed in black and white with a border.

This trade card advertises M. Silver, a millinery and dry goods store located at 715 Market Space in Washington, D.C. The front of the card is decorated with a pink rose and bud on a branch of leaves. The back of the card is blank.

This die-cut trade card advertises Marks Bros., milliners located at the corner of 8th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia. The front of the card is shaped like a flower basket overflowing with flowers. The back of the card has a business advertisement and address. The card measures approximately 10 inches by 9 inches.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features a soldier holding a sword. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman ice skating. The background of the image is a winter scene. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a millinery house located at 108, 110, 112, and 114 North Eighth Street. The front of the card features an illustration of Cupid with a basket of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Brothers, hatters and furriers, located at Eighth and Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of two monkeys dressed in military uniforms. One of the monkeys is wearing a red hat with a feather. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business.

This is one of three cards from a set advertising Max Sinsheimer's Millinery Establishment in Troy, New York. The front of this card features a drawing of people dealing coins on a table. The caption is “Dealing for money.” The back of the card is blank except for mucilage stains on the corners. The other two cards in the set show a person working for money and a person begging for money. [Sinsheimer was active in the Jewish community. In 1870, he laid the cornerstone for the Jewish synagogue in Troy, New York].

This trade card advertises Meyer's Millinery, a hat shop located at 36 West 14th Street, New York City. The card features an ornate design with a landscape and flowers, suggesting a stylish and high-quality product. The card notes that Meyer's also sells ribbons, feathers, and flowers, expanding its offerings beyond hats. The back of the card contains additional advertising information. The card mentions that the store is having a grand opening and that the company also has stores in Chicago and Paris.

This trade card advertises Mme. D. Potsdamer, a milliner who sold trimmed hats and bonnets. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl in a hat with a feather. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The image on the card is printed in black and white on a cream-colored background.

This trade card advertises Mrs. H. Levy, a fashionable milliner located at 1826 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy standing with a dog. The text reads: 'Mrs. H. Levy ... Fashionable Milliner ... 1826 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia ... hats bonnets ...'. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Mrs. J. Wise, a millinery and dress goods store located at 160 South First Street, San Jose, California. The front of the card features a young woman dressed in a blue dress and hat adorned with a large feather. She holds a bouquet of berries. There is a sprig of leaves on the wall behind her. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the millinery business of Mrs. S. Jacoby, located at 1528 Ridge Avenue, between Brown and Parrish streets in Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a fashionable woman with a large, elaborate green hat with feathers, a green and pink dress, and a white lace collar. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. W. Rosenfield's millinery shop in Clarksville, Tennessee. The card features a delicate floral design with lilies. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Peiser's, a millinery shop located at 409 Eighth Avenue, between 30th and 31st Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a minstrel boy playing with a dog and a rabbit. The minstrel is dressed in colorful attire and holds a musical instrument, adding a festive feel to the scene. The background features a park-like setting, with trees and foliage. The back of the card provides more information about the business, emphasizing Peiser's expertise in exclusive millinery. The card has a simple, elegant design, with a black border and a white background.

This trade card advertises Peiser's, a millinery goods store located at 409 8th Avenue, between 30th and 31st Streets, in New York City. The card features a whimsical illustration of a young boy tying a note around a bird. The bird flies to a tower where a girl is standing and the note is delivered. The girl, who is positioned in a tower, grabs the note and a rope ladder falls, leading to a fall into the boy's arms. This scene is illustrative of the delivery of a message, potentially related to the store's millinery goods. The card's back is blank.

The front of this trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., a millinery business located at 360 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card features a butterfly with its wings closed. The image is framed in a black rectangle with a white border.

This trade card advertises Rosenau & Cohen, Milliners and Dressmakers, located at 23 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children walking through a hay field. The children are wearing clothing typical of the late 19th century. The card has a red border. The back of the card has a full advertisement for Rosenau & Cohen.

This trade card advertises the millinery business of Rosenback & Levy, located at 159 State Street, Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features a cherub riding a bee, a playful and whimsical image. The back of the card contains a detailed advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a dry goods and millinery shop located at 112-116 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a woman wearing a dark dress and a white bonnet, holding a parasol. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum, a millinery store located at the southeast corner of 7th and Penn Streets in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a die-cut design of leaves in the shape of a hat. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a millinery shop located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two children, a boy and a girl. The boy is wearing a hat and holding an umbrella; the girl is wearing a hat and holding a doll. The card announces an opening event for April 2nd and 3rd on the back.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a millinery store located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a girl standing on grass. They are both wearing hats; the boy is holding a stick and the girl is wearing an apron. The back of the card lists the date of the business's grand opening as April 2nd and 3rd.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a millinery business located at 9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a stylized Art Deco butterfly design. This is the first of four cards, although the contents of the remaining cards are not specified. [No additional biographical information for S. Cohen & Co. or S. Cohen is available at this time.]

This trade card is one of four advertising S. Cohen & Co., a dress goods and millinery retailer located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an Art Deco style owl with a stylized body and wing feathers. The card has a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This gold-colored trade card advertises the millinery shop of S. Levison, located at 350 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The card features a charming illustration of a child standing behind a bouquet of flowers, adding a delicate touch to the advertisement. The text indicates that 'Trimmed Hats and Bonnets' are a specialty. This card appears to be from the back of a larger printed card and has no design on the verso.

This trade card advertises S. Levison, a millinery goods retailer located at 350 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a single red rose against a dark background. The card is likely a trade card from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. There is one other trade card in this record. It features a detailed illustration of a woman's head with a fancy hat or elaborate hair arrangement. The card is printed in a classic, elegant style.

This is a trade card for S. Milkman & Co., millinery located at 161 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The card features a woman wearing a hat that is adorned with an upside-down red flower. The front of the card has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Milkman & Co., a millinery and hair goods store located at 161 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy holding flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Milkman & Co., a millinery and hair goods store located at 161 Westminster Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The front of the card features an illustration of a young woman with flowers in her hair, likely showcasing the store's wares. The back of the card is blank. The card measures 4-1/8 inches wide by 2-1/2 inches high.

This trade card advertises S. Milkman's Popular Millinery Store at 442 & 444 Fulton Street, New York. The front of the card features a girl holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

The trade card advertises Schnurman's Fancy Goods and Millinery Store, located at 713 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a group of children, with a boy dressed as a jester. The card is similar in design to other Schnurman's cards, but with a different advertisement. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schnurman's Fancy Goods and Millinery Store, located at 713 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of children. A boy is dressed as a jester, with a tall hat, bells, and a playful grin. The card is a duplicate of another card. [Schnurman's specialized in fancy goods and millinery, which likely included accessories, ribbons, and other fashionable items.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., a dry goods and millinery store located at 257-259 Nicollet Avenue, corner of Third Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a winter scene with a building in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Grand Millinery Opening of Shatz, Lowenthal & Leiter at 40 & 42 States Street. The card features a red border and a white inner frame surrounding the advertisement text. The card text is entirely in black. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Bros., a millinery and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, and 120 8YH Street. The card features a caricature of a young Black boy looking out of a window and holding an ad. The illustration is rendered in a cartoonish style and appears to be intended to be humorous. This is an example of racist imagery from the period. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Shoneman Brothers, a well-known cheap trimming store, features a hand holding roses and a large, bold text box announcing the store's address: 116, 118, & 120 North 8th Street, Philadelphia. The card also has text in smaller type, suggesting a more detailed advertisement on the back. The front of the card is framed with a red border. The back of the card is not included in the images.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, milliners and dressmakers located at 116 & 118 N. 8th Street. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children playing with a performing beetle. The children are dressed in elaborate clothing, which suggests that Shoneman Brothers specialized in fashionable attire. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, milliners and fancy goods merchants located at 116, 118, and 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a hand holding red roses. The back of the card is a full advertisement. This is one of seven trade cards that are in this record. The other cards in the record include trade cards from Joseph Jacobs and M.L. Rosenberg & Co. The other cards in the record also have illustrated fronts and blank backs.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, and 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a sailing ship approaching a city skyline. The city's buildings are detailed, creating a realistic portrayal of an urban scene. The ship, with its billowing sails, appears to be navigating a harbor. The scene evokes a sense of progress and industry, suggesting that Shoneman Brothers is at the heart of a thriving commercial center. [The business is believed to have been active around 1885.]

This trade card advertises Simon Cohen Millinery & Fancy Goods located at 165 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. It is noted that Simon Cohen is the successor to S & M Cohen. The front of the card displays the main pavilion of the Centennial Exposition. The back of the card features an advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Traugott & Goldman's Bon Ton Millinery Store, located at 436 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman standing in the water with a sailboat in the background. She is wearing a large, straw hat. The back of the card is blank, although the description notes that the full advertisement appears there.

This trade card advertises W. Dewolf, a retailer of dress accessories located at 39 South Eighth, above Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of three kittens sitting in a basket. One kitten is looking out of the basket while the other two remain inside. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises William Loeb, a milliner in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of two dogs fighting over a hat. The back of the card features an advertisement for ladies' parasols, available for 10 cents, and trimmed hats. The ad indicates that Loeb's business is located at 26 and 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster.

This trade card advertises Wm. Loeb, a straw hat retailer located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a cat sitting in a knitting basket. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's New York Millinery located at 6-8 N. Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a large, elaborate hat, showcasing the millinery's fashionable offerings. The style of the hat and the illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the circa 1885 date. Below the image, the text indicates the street address and mentions "Thousands of other articles." The back of the card appears to have been inked out.

This trade card advertises Blum's, a millinery shop specializing in mourning hats. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a pig with firecrackers tied to its tail. Below the illustration, the text states "Mourning Hats a Specialty" and the shop's address: 14 Church Street, New Brunswick. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Born & Co., a millinery business. The front of the card displays the business name, "BORN & CO." prominently. The address is clearly listed as 97 East Washington St. and 12 & 14 South Delaware St., Indianapolis. The back of the card is blank. [While the provided information doesn't offer details on the specific type of millinery goods or the history of the business, the card's design suggests it is from the late 19th century.]

This trade card advertises Cohen's Millinery House, located at 201 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases a drawing of a man sleeping on a train. The text on the card is partially obscured and illegible, but clearly states the business name and location. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The illustration style and overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the circa 1885 date assigned to the card.

This trade card advertises Cohn & Goldman's Bon Ton Millinery Store in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a stylishly dressed young woman in a fancy hat and dress. She is depicted holding flowers, and her attire is predominantly pinkish-red. The illustration is likely from the late 19th century, reflecting the fashion trends of the era.  The address, 436 Penn St., is prominently displayed. The back of the card features a poem, specifically written 'For Ladies Only'.

Trade card advertising D. F. Hirsh's millinery and clothing business located at 4 E. Market St., Baltimore, Maryland. The card features an illustration of a red rose and is described as one of two. The card's text indicates that it is an advertisement for millinery and clothes. The approximate date is circa 1885. This item is part of a larger collection of trade cards.

This is one of two trade cards in this record. The front of this card features a pink rose illustration. Below the illustration, it advertises D. F. Hirsh's business, indicating they are a milliner and clothier. The address, 4 E. Market Street, is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is fully covered with an advertisement for ladies' and children's clothing.

This trade card advertises Eleazer Block, an importer and manufacturer of ladies' hats. The front of the card features an illustration of ladies hats. The address, 120 Water St., two doors from the wall, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a millinery store located at 82 Market Street in Pittsburgh, PA. The front of the card features a colorful illustration; a bird is depicted prominently, along with the full advertisement text which includes the business' name, the name "City of Paris", and the address. The back of the card is blank.

Die-cut trade card advertising Gerson's millinery located at 42 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a palette and horsemen pulling a boat. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, a hatter located at 2312 Third Avenue, between 125th and 126th Streets in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two hummingbirds, one of which is perched on a nest. The text prominently displays "The One Price Hatter" above the address and the statement "Silk Hats Made to Order a Specialty." The overall style and color scheme suggest it likely dates to the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, a hatter located in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two birds perched in a tree; one bird has a feather jauntily placed on its head. Below the illustration, the text reads: "The One Price Hatter; 2312 Third Avenue, Bet. 125th & 126th Streets; Silk Hats Made to Order a Specialty." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmid, described as "The One Price Hatter." The front of the card features a charming illustration of two parrots perched in a tree. Below the image, the business name, address (2312 Third Avenue, bet. 125th & 126th Streets), and a statement highlighting the specialty in silk hats made to order are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises H. Kayser, a hatter, located at 10 South Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a woman in an Oriental-style dress. The illustration is likely a stereotypical representation of Asian women, reflecting prevalent racial biases during that time. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business's name and address, along with the phrase 'One Price Hatter.' The back of the card is blank. There is another image in the record that is also associated with the business.

Trade card for H. Ohrmann Millinery, located at 307 South Broadway, New York, New York. The card depicts a child holding a lily. Circa 1885. From the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

This trade card advertises H. S. & H. N. Goldenberg, described as "The Golden Eagle," the largest dry goods, millinery, and carpet house in Central Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts children playfully constructing a house out of what appears to be building blocks or similar materials. This imagery likely symbolizes home-building and the provision of house furnishings. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a man in a suit and hat, holding a green umbrella, with the text: "332.336 KEARNY ST, BET. BUSH AND PINE STS.; BLACK AT TABLE IN BLUE BLOCKED SUIT AND HAT, GREEN UMBRELLA; ONE EYE OPEN , SAYS LOOK BACK GENTLEMEN INTO THE FUTURE; HERRMANN THE HATTER." The image shows a man seated at a table. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card advertising Herrmann the Hatter, located at 336 Kearny Street and 17 Belden Street, San Francisco. The card depicts a man trying on a hat while looking in a mirror, with a salesman assisting. The back of the card is described as a full advertisement. The card dates to circa 1885.

Trade card advertising C. Herrmann's fine hats and caps. The card depicts a young woman wearing a hat with a large bow. The back of the card lists the factory address as 17 Belde Street (near Pine) and the retail location as 336 Kearny Street. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card for Isaac Bronner, Millinery, located at 332 Market Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in Louisville, Kentucky. The card features violet imagery and an advertisement. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the millinery business of Isaac Bronner, located at 332 Market Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in Louisville, Kentucky. The card features an illustration of a woman's hat (Lilly) and additional text. Circa 1885.

A pair of trade cards advertising J. Lichtenstein's millinery shop located at 285 & 287 Grand Street in New York City. The cards depict illustrations of a girl smiling ("I have a new hat") and a girl crying ("I want a new hat"). The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card, shaped like a small book, advertises Jos. Sigmund's hat shop. The front of the card features the address, "63 N. EUTAW STREET NEAR SARATOGA," prominently displayed, along with the bold declaration, "ONLY LIVE HATTER...!!!!!!" The exclamation points emphasize the unique selling proposition. The image is not detailed enough to describe the illustration clearly. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Meyers, a hatter in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a drawing of a cat, possibly a stylized illustration meant to be whimsical or eye-catching. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name and address: "Julius Meyers," "The Popular Hatter," and "159 Main Street." The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising the millinery and cleaning services of Mrs. K. Bernjamin, located at 2628 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The card depicts a girl wearing a feathered hat. The services offered include feather cleaning, dyeing, and curling, as well as kid glove cleaning and dyeing. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Lehman's Millinery and Fancy Goods, located at 535 W. Baltimore St. The card also advertises hat bleaching and pressing services. Circa 1885. From the collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card advertises Levi Laub's millinery shop in Troy, New York. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a young girl affectionately embracing a horse. The style of the image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, there is a sign that reads "Big Bonnet," indicating the type of merchandise sold. The business address, 164 River Street, is also visible. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a young child leaning on fruit and flowers. The card advertises Levinson's Millinery, located at 350 Main Street, specializing in trimmed hats and bonnets. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises M. Henocksburg's fine millinery shop located at 22 East Genesee Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features the business name, "M. Henocksburg Fine Millinery," prominently displayed at the top. Below, the street address is clearly printed. The card's design is simple and elegant, focusing on the business information. The back of the card is blank. [Moses Henocksburg moved to Marshall, Texas in 1879.]

Trade card advertising M. J. Steinberg's millinery shop, located at 303 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card likely dates from around 1885, based on stylistic analysis and archival context.

Trade card advertising the dry goods and artistic millinery of M. Oppenheimer in Milton, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of two boys riding Star Braid bicycles. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., described as "The Leading Millinery House." The front of the card features a color illustration of a young woman holding a parasol. Her attire and the style of the parasol suggest a late 19th-century setting. The business's name and address are clearly printed below the illustration: Marks Bros., 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., described as "The Leading Millinery House." The front of the card features a color illustration of a young man in what appears to be elaborate, royal-style clothing. The style of clothing and illustration suggest a late 19th-century origin.  Below the image, the text indicates the business name and address: 108, 110, 112 & 114 North Eighth Street. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of a set of three trade cards advertising Max Sinsheimer's Millinery Establishment in Troy, New York. This particular card depicts a coin with the caption "Working for money." The card also includes the business's address: 8 & 9 Fulton Street. The back of the card shows mucilage stains in the corners. [On June 12, 1870, Max Sinsheimer laid the cornerstone of the Jewish synagogue in Troy.]

This is one of a set of three trade cards advertising Max Sinsheimer's Millinery Establishment in Troy, New York. This particular card depicts coinage of the era and the caption "Begging for money." The card also includes the business's address: 8 & 9 Fulton Street. The front of the card features an illustration related to the caption, while the back shows some mucilage stains in the corners. [On June 12, 1870, Max Sinsheimer laid the cornerstone of the Jewish synagogue in Troy.]

This fan-shaped trade card advertises Mme. D. Potsdamer's millinery shop. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a branch of red roses.  The text on the front indicates that the shop specialized in trimmed hats and bonnets for Spring and Summer of 1880. The address, 440 North Eighth Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card is a full advertisement, though the details are not visible in the provided image.

This fan-shaped trade card advertises Mme. D. Potsdamer's millinery shop. The front of the card features a design of roses on an open fan. The back of the card states that the shop specializes in hats and bonnets and includes the date L890 (likely 1890). The address, S. W. Cor. Eighth and Nobel Street, 440 N. Eighth, is also printed on the card.

This trade card for Mrs. D. Cohen's business features a design incorporating feathers and flowers. The imagery suggests the sale of women's fashion accessories or millinery. The card's style and color palette evoke the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. D. Lipka's millinery shop located at 12 Perry Street in Schenectady, New York. The front of the card features a prominent image of roses, suggesting the types of embellishments or materials used in the hats and millinery products sold in the shop. The design style of the card, along with the date estimate, suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. The second image in the record shows another view of the card, but is too similar to warrant separate description.

This trade card advertises Newman & Freud, a millinery shop located at 1025 & 1027 Stockton St., San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a racist caricature of a Chinese man eating a rat. The image is highly offensive and reflects the prejudices of the time. The business name and address are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Newman & Freud, a millinery shop located at 1026 & 1027 Stockton St., San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a charming pastoral scene: a woman in a field, singing to a group of cows. The woman is dressed in what seems to be period attire, suggesting the card's age. The style is evocative of a bucolic and somewhat sentimental aesthetic typical of late 19th-century advertising. The back of the card is blank except for the firm's stamped name.

Trade card advertising Peiser's, a millinery shop in New York, New York. The card depicts a girl on a balcony receiving a note from a dove. The reverse side features a full advertisement with prices for Derby and beaver hats. Circa 1885. From the collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card advertises Perlmutter Hatter, described on the back as the largest hat store in New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a whimsical scene, possibly outside a shop: children are playing around a tent-like structure; one child holds bellows, another carries pails of water. The image is stylized and colorful. The business name and address (62 Newark Ave., Jersey City) are prominently displayed, likely printed on the side of the tent-like structure. The back of the card features text in multiple fonts, advertising the store. The word "nobby," meaning fashionable, is frequently used.

This trade card advertises R. Ballerstein & Co., milliners located at 412-426 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of three children gathered around a large, decorated egg. The children are dressed in clothing consistent with late 19th-century fashion. Below the illustration, the text directs customers to "SEE THEIR NEW BONNETS AND HATS." The card also includes the business's street address: 412 to 426 Main Street, opposite the church. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a Pittsburgh-based business selling cloaks, dress trimmings, millinery, and lace goods. The front of the card displays text advertising their wares: "CLOAKS, DRESS TRIMONGS, MILLINERY, LACE GOODS, & ETC." The address is clearly printed below the list of goods: 112, 114, 116 Market St., Pittsburgh. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a millinery located at 510-518 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) shows a stylized graphic with a possibly a woman's hat design or related imagery. The back of the card (Image 2) contains the full advertisement. The card's design and illustration style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The text mentions the business's address and references the Philippine Islands, which could be a reference to the origin of some of their materials or their target market.

Trade card advertising Rosenbaum's French Artificial Flowers & Feathers, located at 407 & 409 Northampton Street, above 4th Street, in Philadelphia. The card depicts flowers and a butterfly. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises S. Levinson's millinery shop located at 350 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young child leaning against an arrangement of fruit and flowers. The main text highlights the store's specialty: "Trimmed Hats and Bonnets." The image style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Samuel Friedeman, a manufacturer and importer of flowers, feathers, and pattern bonnets. The front of the card displays the business name and a description of its wares: "MFG. & IMPORTERS OF FLOWERS & FEATHERS..PATTERN BONNETS A SPECIALTY." The address is clearly indicated below: 1 DIVISION STREET, CORNER OF CATHERINE STREET. The card's design is simple and elegant. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting the business of L. J. Selliez, a hatter, located at the northwest corner of Eleventh and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a mother and child in hats, and a poem or enigma. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Siedenbach & Cohen, a millinery shop located at the corner of 8th and Filbert Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases an elegant design featuring a central image, possibly a logo or illustration of millinery items or a woman wearing a hat. The overall style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The text includes 'Siedenbach & Cohen,' 'Millinery,' and the street address: Corner 8th and Filbert Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The text also includes 'Palis Royal' which may be a reference to a style or name of hats, or indicate a business association. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

Trade card for Sonnenfeld's Millinery and Fancy Goods Department, located at 610 Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The card depicts flowers and likely dates from circa 1885. The firm was established in 1875 and experienced financial difficulties by the late 1890s.

This trade card advertises T.S. Levinson's millinery shop, located at 350 Main Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a child depicted amidst lilies against a gold background. The text on the card advertises "Trimmed Hats & Bonnets, Feathers, Silks." A partial address is visible: "*246…" The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Tobias, a hatter, located at 340 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card displays the business name, "Tobias, The New York Hatter," prominently. The address, "340 River Street," is also clearly visible. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card features a playful message: "Oh you flirt don't look at the other side."

This trade card advertises William F. Jacoby's business, specializing in hats and caps, and straw goods. The front of the card displays simple text advertising "HATS AND CAPS" and "STRAW GOODS," along with the street address: 350 North Second Street. The image is simple and does not include illustrations. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Yochsberg & Ulman, a millinery, fancy goods, and cloaks store in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl and a woman picking flowers in a garden setting. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank. [Isaac Ulman (1818-1886), a well-known citizen of Williamsport, died at his residence on Market Street above 4th Street. He was a brother of Henry, Sadock, and Moses. He was involved in business for 38 years, retiring about 10 years before his death. He was also an owner of the Opera House block on Market Street. He is buried in the Jewish Cemetery near Wildwood. His first wife was Adelaide Yochsberg Ulman (1824-1872). This card is likely from the store owned by one of his sons.]

This trade card advertises Yochsberg & Ulman, milliners and dealers in fancy goods and cloaks, successors to Silverman & Co. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a flower-filled village scene. The text clearly states the business name, goods sold, and the address: 37 West Third Street, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank.

Two trade cards announcing the opening of S. Levison's Millinery for the Fall and Winter of 1883. The cards indicate the location as 350 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. One card is dated October 3, 1883, and the other is undated.