Fragmentary business records pertaining to H. Upmeyer at 258 W. Water St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The records mention Stephen Douglas, Rev. Beading, and the use of copper. H. Upmeyer's business later became Bunde (Louis) & Upmeyer, a prominent jewelry manufacturing firm. Date: January 1, 1863 (inferred from provided date).
Subject: Milwaukee (Wis.) -- History -- 19th century
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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.