Subject: Musical instruments

Billhead for Fechheimer, Karpeles & Co., importers of musical instruments and strings, fancy goods, toys, notions, pocket-books, cutlery, etc., located at 145 and 147 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 13, 1875. The bill is made out to Mr. H. L. Perry of Shelby, Ohio, and lists one item with its price. The billhead includes a small vignette of the business, likely at the address listed.

Billhead from Frankenthal & Co., dealers in fancy goods and Yankee notions. Located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco, the business is also listed as importing cutlery, pipes, musical instruments, perfumery, playing cards, and Yankee notions. This billhead, dated April 27, 1877, includes a list of purchases, likely of goods sold by Frankenthal & Co. It specifies that the bill is for gold coin, with silver taken at the current rate of discount. This billhead displays a simple style with some handwritten text on the image. The billhead shows ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead from Otto Sutro's music store in Baltimore, Maryland, dated August 2, 1875. The billhead features a vignette of a piano. Accompanying the billhead are a letter and an envelope.

Billhead from a firm located at 365 Broadway, New York City, advertising their services as importers and commission merchants of fancy goods, small wares, cutlery, druggist sundries, and musical instruments. The date of this billhead is March 14, 1892. The billhead is part of the Blumenthal/Boas collection.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's business located at 6 & 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of white and yellow flowers on a branch. The background is a light cream or beige color. The back of the card includes a full advertisement. The card is printed in black ink on white paper.

This trade card advertises Charles Mayer & Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana. The front of the card features a couple sitting at a table surrounded by a variety of items including fancy goods, jewelry, musical instruments, and games. It's likely they are a general store. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Feld & Fine, dealers in carpets, furniture, and stoves located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card features an image of a cherub in clouds on the front. The card indicates the store is at the southwest corner of 6th and Main Streets (Gatt House), Cincinnati, OH. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joe Kadish, a retailer of guns, licenses, tents, Navajo rugs, and musical instruments. The card displays Joe Kadish's address: 108 1/2 East Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO. His business phone number, Main 1939.W, is listed on the card. The back of the card features comical questions about citizenship, perhaps intended to be humorous and engaging for customers. The front of the card is dominated by an illustration depicting a man wearing a cowboy hat, holding a gun, and pointing toward a building. This building likely represents the store. The illustration includes a horse and a Native American wearing traditional clothing. The imagery on the card suggests that Joe Kadish catered to the interests of those who lived in the Colorado Springs area at the time. The card is a colorful piece, using a bright red and blue color scheme. There is also a black and white border, and a black and white star-shaped motif in the upper right corner. There is also a black and white graphic with arrows at the bottom left and right of the card. The card likely dates from around the 1880s based on the design style and the inclusion of the telephone number. The front of the card includes the phrase 'Joe Kadish', 'Guns, Licenses, Tents', and 'Navajo Rugs and Musical Instruments' in bold, black lettering. The word 'Colorado' is in bold, black letters within the address. The phone number appears in smaller, black letters. The back of the card is primarily white, with black lettering.

This trade card advertises Leiter Brothers, music dealers, located at 52 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a large, stylized rose with a stylized depiction of the letter 'S' in the center. A smaller stylized 'I' and 'E' appear beneath the 'S'. The lettering is a bit hard to decipher. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Liebman & Davis, a music dealer located at 27 South Phelps Street, Youngstown, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of musicians playing instruments in a band. The musicians appear to be enjoying themselves, and the card is a playful representation of music and the joy of making it. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the M. Sonnenberg Piano Co. located at 801 Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a piano with a decorative floral design. The back of the card is blank. The card is a stock card for Huntington Pianos.

This trade card, shaped like a tambourine, advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a business located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a tambourine with flowers and a fish bowl inside. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Silverthau & Son, jewelers located at 268 Chapel Street. The front of the card features an illustration of a man playing an accordion. He is wearing a dark suit and tie and has a mustache. The illustration is framed by a gold-colored border.

This trade card advertises Walter D. Moses & Co., a music store located at 1005 Main Street in Richmond, Virginia. The front of the card depicts two horses, one brown and one white, standing in a landscape setting. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. [Walter D. Moses was the son of Alfred Moses and Catherine (Kate) Davis. He later adopted the surname Davis.]

This trade card for A. Hirsh depicts a comical illustration of a man and a woman at the seashore. The style is lighthearted and whimsical, likely aiming to attract attention and create a positive association with the business. The primary text on the card states the business's address: "6 & 8 Queen St." The card likely advertised a variety of goods, as indicated by the subject tags provided by the donor. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a circular design.  In the center of the circle is a sailboat, and it is surrounded by various musical instruments. The text "LANCASTER BAZAAR" is prominently displayed, along with the street address: 13 EAST KING STREET. The style suggests it was created sometime in the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Gregor Speck & Son, successors to Isaac Cohen, in New York City. The front of the card lists their business as dealers in musical merchandise, books, stationery, and periodicals, along with pianos and organs. The text indicates their location as Third Avenue, New York. The card's design is simple and text-heavy. The back of the card is blank. A second image is included in this record, but it is not described, as no information about it is available.

Trade card depicting the shape of a pallet with a child playing a mandolin. The address 197 to 203 Penn Avenue is printed on the card. The card dates from circa 1885. The card relates to mercantile business.

This trade card advertises Ickler & Kaufmann, successors to S. Hirschberg, at The Great American Watch Depot. The front of the card depicts a young boy playing a concertina. He is depicted from the knees up and his expression is joyful. The illustration is done in a style typical of late 19th-century advertising, with vibrant colors. The image style is consistent with the overall design aesthetic for trade cards from the period. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business, indicating the address as 230 North 8th. The back also names Ickler & Kaufmann and that they are successors to S. Hirschberg.

This trade card advertises Ickler & Kaufmann, successors to S. Hirschberg, at The Great American Watch Depot. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy, possibly dressed in late 19th-century clothing, playing a violin. The image style is evocative of the era. The back of the card is fully printed with an advertisement for "The Great American Watch Depot," located at 230 North 8th Street. The address and the business succession information are clearly printed on the back of the card.

This trade card advertises Leiter Bros., musical instrument dealers, located at 333 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman wearing a large, elaborate hat. This bookmark-style image is likely meant to be visually appealing and memorable. The text on the front indicates that the business was established in 1855. The back of the card displays a picture of the store's storefront.

Trade card advertising meals at all hours. Depicts a young woman with a tambourine. The card features the address 189 Main Street. Circa 1885. Found within Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card depicting two comical cats playing musical instruments on the front. The reverse features a full advertisement for Silleck Brothers located at 297 Broadway. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-System (OOS) collection, Binder 1, Page 25.

A yellow-ware statue depicting a Hasid playing a fiddle. Approximately 8 inches in height. The statue dates from circa 1900 and has a small chip on the underside of the fiddle. The statue is of European origin.