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Subject: Mirrors


Advertising Mirror for Hersch's Fashion Shop, Pawtucket, Rhode Island Advertising Mirror for Hersch's Fashion Shop, Pawtucket, Rhode Island

An advertising mirror for Hersch's Fashion Shop, located at 26 Broad Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The mirror features the shop's name and address, along with the phrase "Birth Jems." The exact date of the mirror is unknown, but it's likely from the early to mid-20th century based on the style. The mirror is part of the Judaica Americana Collection.

Advertising Mirror for Holeproof Hosiery: 4807 2nd Avenue Advertising Mirror for Holeproof Hosiery: 4807 2nd Avenue

An advertising mirror promoting Holeproof Hosiery. The mirror features the address 4807 2nd Avenue and advertises six pairs of hosiery for $1.50 or $3.00 with a six-month guarantee. The advertisement is likely from the early 20th century, judging by the style and pricing. The object is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in OOS, Box 4, Folder 1.

Advertising Mirror for Leo Kraus, New York, New York Advertising Mirror for Leo Kraus, New York, New York

An advertising mirror for Leo Kraus's business, located at 74 W. 38th Street and 654 Sixth Avenue in New York, New York. The mirror advertises birthstones and features the phrase "The Bead Man." A telephone number, Fitz Roy 3099, is also listed. Undated, but likely from around 1910.

Advertising Mirror: A. C. Wurmser & Co. Great Instalment House Advertising Mirror: A. C. Wurmser & Co. Great Instalment House

Cardboard printed advertising mirror. The advertisement features the text "FURNITURE * CARPETS * MIRRORS * STOVES ETC." and "A.C. WURMSER & CO. GREAT INSTALMENT HOUSE..1209 & 1211 MAIN ST.". The date is unknown, but based on the style, it is likely from around 1900. Geographic location indicated is 1209 & 1211 Main Street.

Advertising Mirror: Kaufmann & Baer, Pittsburgh's Greatest Store Advertising Mirror: Kaufmann & Baer, Pittsburgh's Greatest Store

An advertising mirror for Kaufmann & Baer department store in Pittsburgh. The mirror features a prominent image of the store and the tagline "Pittsburgh's Greatest Store." Kaufmann's was founded in Pittsburgh in 1871 by Jacob and Isaac Kaufmann as a small men's store. In 1877, they moved downtown to a location known as "The Big Store." In the first half of the 20th century, Edgar J. Kaufmann owned the store. Kaufmann & Baer was founded by cousins of the original Kaufmann's founders. The date of this mirror is unknown, but is likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the context of the Kaufmann family's ownership and the store's prominence.

Advertising Mirror: Meyers Bros., Geneva, New York Advertising Mirror: Meyers Bros., Geneva, New York

An advertising mirror produced by Meyers Bros. in Geneva, New York. The mirror advertises a price guarantee, promising a $1000 donation to charity if they deviate by 5 cents from their prices since opening on March 10th, 1895. Undated, likely late 19th or early 20th century.

Advertising Mirror: Troy Cash Bazaar Advertising Mirror: Troy Cash Bazaar

An advertising mirror for the Troy Cash Bazaar. The mirror likely dates from around 1890, based on the provided date. The physical location of the item is Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 4, Folder 1. The item is located in Troy, New York, based on the geographic coordinates provided.

Advertising Pocket Mirror: Levy's the Popular People's Outfitters, Louisville, Kentucky Advertising Pocket Mirror: Levy's the Popular People's Outfitters, Louisville, Kentucky

Pocket mirror advertising Levy's the Popular People's Outfitters, a clothing, furnishings, shoes, and hats store located at Third & Market in Louisville, Kentucky. This circa 1890 souvenir is larger than a typical pocket mirror, featuring a cardboard front, tin border, and measuring approximately 2 11/16" in diameter. The cardboard shows minor damage from a manufacturing defect, and the mirror exhibits some wear and loss of silvering.

Art Deco Mirror: Photograph Art Deco Mirror: Photograph

Photograph of an Art Deco mirror. The image shows a mirror in the Art Deco style. The photograph was likely taken around 1910, based on the date provided in the metadata. The location of the photograph is unknown, but it is associated with the Cohen/Hughes collection, based on the metadata.

Levy's Department Store Advertisement Mirror, Louisville, Kentucky Levy's Department Store Advertisement Mirror, Louisville, Kentucky

A cardboard advertising mirror for Levy's, a clothing and furnishings store in Louisville, Kentucky. The mirror features the store's name and address (Third & Market Streets) and advertises clothing, furnishings, shoes, and hats. The advertisement is printed on cardboard and likely served as an opening souvenir. Circa 1890s.