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Advertisement for Auction Services in the New York Journal and Patriotic Register, March 31, 1792Advertisement for Auction Services in the New York Journal and Patriotic Register, March 31, 1792

Newspaper advertisement from the *New York Journal and Patriotic Register*, March 31, 1792, featuring two ads for auction services. One ad is in English, and the other is in French. The advertisement was placed by a well-known merchant involved in a commercial dispute with Thomas Jefferson. A second advertisement promotes books and stationery, mentioning the advertiser as the first Jewish book dealer in the USA. The advertisement is found on page 4, column 2.

Bill of Lading: Shipment of Lemons from New York to New Orleans, January 23, 1835Bill of Lading: Shipment of Lemons from New York to New Orleans, January 23, 1835

Bill of lading documenting the shipment of 18 boxes of lemons from T. I. Tobias in New York, New York to Jacob Levy in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 23, 1835. The document was printed by Solomon H. Jackson at 163 Chatham Street, New York. T. I. Tobias is identified as being from a well-known Jewish merchant family, and Solomon H. Jackson is noted as a well-known Jewish printer. The document features an eagle logo. This is part 1 of 2.

Billhead of Behrman, D., 60 Canal Street, New York, New York, April 24, 1846Billhead of Behrman, D., 60 Canal Street, New York, New York, April 24, 1846

Billhead - 4/24/1846...ASD...D. Behrman, Silk, Tuscan, and Straw Hat Manufacturer 60 CANAL STREET, New York, New York....as a research note...there is a brochure in Singerman's..."Choice Groceries for Passover, [Pesa?] at D. Behrman’s New Store, 172 Bowery, opposite Delancy Street, New-York ... [New York]: Jackson, Cheap Printer, [1848]. 1 leaf printed on both sides".

Billhead of David Felt & Co., Stationers, New York, 1835Billhead of David Felt & Co., Stationers, New York, 1835

Billhead from David Felt & Co., stationers, booksellers, and blank book manufacturers in New York City. Dated September 12, 1835. The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards lists Felt as an early maker of American playing cards, specifically mentioning 1826 as a date of manufacture; however, this billhead does not specifically mention playing cards. The billhead comes from an old New England family.

Billhead of Dr. S. I. Tobias, 3/8/1866Billhead of Dr. S. I. Tobias, 3/8/1866

Pre-printed invoice for Venetian Liniment from Dr. S. I. Tobias, dated March 8, 1866. The billhead is located at 56 Cortlandt Street. Additional notes indicate a connection to Elijah Myers and Ellen, daughter of Dr. S. I. Tobias, based on information from Rev. J. J. Lyons. The billhead was found via a Google search for "Myers . Tobias".

Billhead of Immerman & Cohn, Glaziers, New York City, April 27, 1888Billhead of Immerman & Cohn, Glaziers, New York City, April 27, 1888

Billhead from Immerman & Cohn, glaziers, located at 22 Ann Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated April 27, 1888. The firm's name appears as Immerman & Cohn, with 'Cohn' crossed out on the document, suggesting a change in the business name. The billhead advertises 'French and American Picture and Window Glass Glazing' services.

Billhead of J. Friedenthal, Harness Maker, New York City, 1874Billhead of J. Friedenthal, Harness Maker, New York City, 1874

Billhead from J. Friedenthal, located at 225 Mott Street, between Prince and Spring Streets, New York, New York. Dated March 31, 1874. The bill is addressed to the New York City Health Department, 128 Worth Street, for $5.25 in repairs and sales of various tack. A detailed invoice is written on both sides totaling $580.21. A lithograph of a horse's head is included. The billhead indicates that Friedenthal made horse collars, tack, and harness to order.

Billhead of Jonas Gratz, New York, New York, July 7, 1866Billhead of Jonas Gratz, New York, New York, July 7, 1866

Billhead from Jonas Gratz, dated July 7, 1866. The billhead lists two addresses: 34 Pine Street and 304 Bleecker Street, New York, New York. The content of the bill itself is illegible except for the name and date. This archival item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 8.

Billhead of Loewenstein, 352 East Houston Street, New York, New YorkBillhead of Loewenstein, 352 East Houston Street, New York, New York

Billhead from Loewenstein's stationery store located at 352 East Houston Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated October 3, 1876. The archival object consists of a billhead, a form used for billing customers. This material provides insight into the commercial activities of a stationary store in 19th-century New York.

Billhead of M. Cohen, New York, New York, August 17, 1889Billhead of M. Cohen, New York, New York, August 17, 1889

Billhead from M. Cohen's business located at 212 to 232 West 26th Street, New York, New York, dated August 17, 1889. The billhead is a single sheet of paper, likely used for commercial transactions. Further details about the nature of M. Cohen's business are not available from this item alone.

Billhead of Strauss, Simon & Levy, New York, 1881Billhead of Strauss, Simon & Levy, New York, 1881

Billhead from Strauss, Simon & Levy, dated October 22, 1881. The business was located at 179 & 181 Lewis Street, New York, New York. They advertised as dealers in German segar molds, labels, edgings, segar ribbons, electrotypes, presses, segar knives, and cutters. They also offered great lithography for ornamental ship carving.

Billhead: 365 Broadway, Importers and Commission MerchantsBillhead: 365 Broadway, Importers and Commission Merchants

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.

Billhead: 793 Broadway, New York CityBillhead: 793 Broadway, New York City

Billhead from 793 Broadway, New York City, dated November 29, 1879. The billhead indicates a business located at 793 Broadway between 10th and 11th Streets. This item is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410.

Billhead: 94 Fulton Street, New YorkBillhead: 94 Fulton Street, New York

Billhead from 94 Fulton Street, New York. The date is August 31, 1894. The billhead is part of a collection of financial records. The names Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz are associated with the document.

Billhead: Cohen, Louis, Feather Duster LithographBillhead: Cohen, Louis, Feather Duster Lithograph

Lithograph of a feather duster, advertising the business of Louis Cohen located at 43 Murray Street, near Church Street. The date of the billhead is June 13, 1895. This item is a billhead, a type of printed stationery used for invoices.

Billhead: Goldberg, C.H. / Goldberg, E.S., West Broadway, Reade and Hudson StreetsBillhead: Goldberg, C.H. / Goldberg, E.S., West Broadway, Reade and Hudson Streets

Lithographed billhead depicting a storefront located on West Broadway, Reade, and Hudson Streets. The billhead is associated with C.H. Goldberg and E.S. Goldberg. The image shows a business location, likely a mercantile establishment, with the addresses provided. The date of the billhead is unknown, though the date of the archival record's creation is August 3, 1899.

Broadside: Lawrence, Cohen & Co., Playing Card Manufacturers, New York, 1855Broadside: Lawrence, Cohen & Co., Playing Card Manufacturers, New York, 1855

Broadside advertisement for Lawrence, Cohen & Co., playing card manufacturers, located at 184 William Street, New York, New York. Published in 1855, this broadside lists the sizes, types, and prices of various decks of playing cards. The firm was a successor to the business of Lewis I. Cohen, an early American playing card manufacturer known for his innovations in color printing. The broadside provides details on the company's offerings and signifies the continuation of a prominent American playing card manufacturing legacy.

Catalogue of Lewis Cohen Playing Cards: H.J. Jeroliman & Co., July 1, 1848Catalogue of Lewis Cohen Playing Cards: H.J. Jeroliman & Co., July 1, 1848

Four-page circular/catalogue from H.J. Jeroliman & Co., successors to Lewis I. Cohen, dated July 1, 1848. Located at 134 William Street, New York. Lists Lewis Cohen Playing Cards. This document conflicts with existing histories of Lewis Cohen, as it indicates a sale of his establishment in 1848, whereas other sources state he retired in 1854. The catalogue highlights the scarcity of early American playing card catalogues.

Financial Record: T. I. Tobias & Co. Receipts, New York, April 21, 1825Financial Record: T. I. Tobias & Co. Receipts, New York, April 21, 1825

This archival item consists of two receipts, dated April 21, 1825, documenting purchases made by T. I. Tobias & Co. in New York City. One receipt is from David Brooks & Sons, and the other is from Randolph & Withers. The receipts measure 8" x 3.5". These receipts were purchased on January 7, 2013, and are valued as a single collection, listed with historical context as item 20.1132 in Collectify.

Letter from Aaron B. Nones to S. I. Tobias & Co., Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 9, 1819Letter from Aaron B. Nones to S. I. Tobias & Co., Port-au-Prince, Haiti, February 9, 1819

A one-page letter written by Aaron B. Nones in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to S. I. Tobias & Co. in New York City on February 9, 1819. Nones reports on his arrival in Haiti, the poor prospects for sales due to a large influx of goods from France, and his intention to travel to Aux Cayes to sell goods for Tobias & Co. He expresses gratitude for the hospitality received in New York City. Nones is identified as the son of Benjamin Nones, a patriot of the American Revolutionary War. A related 1825 legal document from New York City, in which Nones is a defendant in a civil matter, is also part of this collection.

Letter from David Hart to George W. Johnson & Co., April 19, 1836Letter from David Hart to George W. Johnson & Co., April 19, 1836

A one-page, stampless business letter written by David Hart to George W. Johnson & Co. on April 19, 1836. The letter details a sales account. Hart's letter was sent care of Judah Touro. In 1845, Hart was listed among the 100 wealthiest citizens of New York City. The letter was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York, New York.

Letter from Isaac Cohen to George W. Lynch, Savannah, Georgia, May 24, 1817Letter from Isaac Cohen to George W. Lynch, Savannah, Georgia, May 24, 1817

A one and a quarter page letter written on May 24, 1817, from Isaac Cohen in Savannah, Georgia, to George W. Lynch, a merchant in New York City. Cohen discusses business conditions in Savannah, including prices for various commodities such as rum, cotton, rice, flour, corn, tobacco, sugar, coffee, molasses, and tea. The letter includes a black Savannah, Georgia postmark and red manuscript 25c postage rate.

Lithograph Trade Card: Folding Scissors, Marx Brothers, 430 Broadway, circa 1885Lithograph Trade Card: Folding Scissors, Marx Brothers, 430 Broadway, circa 1885

Lithograph trade card depicting folding scissors. The card indicates a patent date of 1872 and an address of 430 Broadway. It also features the text "Gloves & Scissors" and a stamp that reads "SEC. N 69 MAIN BUILDING..U.S. CENTENNIAL". The card is associated with the Marx Brothers and is dated circa 1885. The item is part of Volume 18, Page 11, of Archival Collection MS.56.

Match Safe Advertising Moe Levy & Co., New York CityMatch Safe Advertising Moe Levy & Co., New York City

Match safe advertising Moe Levy & Co., hatter and furnishings, merchant tailor and clothier, located at 119-123 Walker Street, near Centre Street, New York City. The front depicts a picture of the store; the back shows USA flags with a picture of Moe Levy. Circa 1885.

Receipt from Edward Pollock, January 16, 1822Receipt from Edward Pollock, January 16, 1822

A quarter sheet receipt (2.5" x 8.5") documenting a purchase made by Edward Pollock in New York City on January 16, 1822. The seller and the exact nature of the purchase are unclear from the fragment. Acquired January 7, 2013.

Shipping Record: Ann from Liverpool to New York, July 11, 1817Shipping Record: Ann from Liverpool to New York, July 11, 1817

Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship Ann in New York City from Liverpool, England on July 11, 1817. The record notes Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson's involvement in the shipment. This broadside was likely created as part of the customs documentation process upon the ship's arrival in New York.

Shipping Record: Arrival of the Ship *Aurora* in New York, October 25, 1817Shipping Record: Arrival of the Ship *Aurora* in New York, October 25, 1817

Shipping record detailing the arrival of the ship *Aurora* from Liverpool, England, to New York, New York, on October 25, 1817. The record indicates Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson were involved in the shipment. The document's value suggests its importance as a record of commercial activity between England and the United States during that period.

Stern Brothers Christmas Stocking Trade CardStern Brothers Christmas Stocking Trade Card

Trade card in the shape of a Christmas stocking. The front displays "STERN'S BRO'S; CHRISTMAS STOCKING." The back features a full advertisement showcasing various items for girls and notions for men. Pink stripes are visible. The address 32, 34, 36 West 23rd Street is also printed on the card. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: 12 Maiden Lane, circa 1885Trade Card: 12 Maiden Lane, circa 1885

Gift box-shaped trade card advertising a business located at 12 Maiden Lane. The card opens up and back, displaying a full advertisement. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the 'E' Collection.

Trade Card: 238 Grand Street, New York CityTrade Card: 238 Grand Street, New York City

Black and white trade card depicting a girl in a shawl holding a fan with advertisements. The card shows the address 238 Grand Street, near 6th Street, New York City. It is circa 1885. This item is from Volume 25, Page 10 of archival collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade Card: 326 Bleecker Street, New York CityTrade Card: 326 Bleecker Street, New York City

Trade card advertising "Star Braid" at 326 Bleecker Street, New York City. The card features an illustration of Romeo below a balcony with thread being lowered. The back of the card advertises the business as "The Old Reliable Stand, established 21 years." Circa 1885.

Trade Card: 359 Grand Street, Near 10th, New York City, circa 1885Trade Card: 359 Grand Street, Near 10th, New York City, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a scene of dancing in a hall at 359 Grand Street, near 10th Street, in New York City. The card is part of Volume 25, Page 12, of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The card dates from circa 1885. The description on the card only includes the address: "359 GRAND STREET, NEAR 10TH; DANCING IN A HALL".

Trade Card: 492 North 3rd Avenue, New York CityTrade Card: 492 North 3rd Avenue, New York City

Trade card advertising a business located at 492 North 3rd Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets in New York City. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of the manuscript collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17.

Trade Card: 708 Broadway, New York City, circa 1885Trade Card: 708 Broadway, New York City, circa 1885

Trade card depicting roses in a vase (pink, white, and red) at 708 Broadway, New York City. The card is part of a larger collection of materials and is included in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 10. The card dates from circa 1885. The subject is mercantile.

Trade Card: Bazar, New York, circa 1885Trade Card: Bazar, New York, circa 1885

Trade card commemorating the first anniversary of a bazar in New York City, circa 1885. The card features an image of a butterfly with unusual colors. The description suggests a focus on mercantile activity.

Trade Card: Bliss, Benjamin & Co., New York, NYTrade Card: Bliss, Benjamin & Co., New York, NY

Trade card advertising Bliss, Benjamin & Co., located at 451 & 453 Broadway, New York, New York. The card depicts a well-dressed couple seated, likely in an evening setting. The dimensions are noted as 6 inches by 3.75 inches. This item is circa 1885.

Trade Card: Bloom, 48 and 50 West 14th Street, New York City, circa 1885Trade Card: Bloom, 48 and 50 West 14th Street, New York City, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a white flower in bushes against a green and blue background. The advertisement features laces, ribbons, house furnishing goods, leather goods, and toilet articles. The business is located at 48 and 50 West 14th Street, near Sixth Avenue, New York City. The card dates from circa 1885. The image shows a full advertisement.

Trade Card: Bloomingdale BrothersTrade Card: Bloomingdale Brothers

Trade card, circa 1885, related to Bloomingdale Brothers. The card mentions Lyman Bloomingdale's background, including his birth in New York City in 1841, his parents (Benjamin and Hannah Weil Bloomingdale), his education, and his service in the Kansas Volunteers during the Civil War. The card also indicates that Lyman and his brother Joseph were trained in the retailing of ladies' clothing in their father's store. The information is incomplete due to the fragment nature of the card.

Trade Card: Butterfly, 64 Montgomery Street, circa 1885Trade Card: Butterfly, 64 Montgomery Street, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a butterfly, advertising a business located at 64 Montgomery Street. The card dates from circa 1885. This item is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410, located in Out-of-Storage (OOS), Box 2, Folder 71. The geographic location is New York, New York.

Trade Card: Doring Brothers, Merchants, New York CityTrade Card: Doring Brothers, Merchants, New York City

Trade card advertising Doring Brothers, merchants located at 363 Fulton Street, corner of 4th Street, in New York City, circa 1885. The card depicts an Arab mail carrier on a camel and advertises watches, clocks, musical, optical, and draughting instruments, as well as unredeemed pledges at a bargain. This item is part of the O collection.

Trade Card: Easter Baskets and Eggs, Eight Avenue and 24th Streets, circa 1885Trade Card: Easter Baskets and Eggs, Eight Avenue and 24th Streets, circa 1885

Trade card depicting Easter baskets and eggs. The card indicates a business location at Eight Avenue and 24th Streets. The imagery includes a flower head shape resembling a sunflower. The card is part of a larger collection of manuscripts and mixed materials, specifically trade cards. The card dates from circa 1885. The card's physical location is Arc.MS.56, Volume 19, Page 37.

Trade Card: Ehrich's, Eighth Avenue, New York City, circa 1885Trade Card: Ehrich's, Eighth Avenue, New York City, circa 1885

A stylized drawing of Ehrich's store located on Eighth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets in New York City. The trade card features an advertisement: "ONE OF THE SIGHTS OF NEW YORK: OUR SEVEN BUILDINGS." The image is described as a back full advertisement. This item is from a manuscript collection and is part of volume 19, page 32. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: Field's Glove Stores, New York and PhiladelphiaTrade Card: Field's Glove Stores, New York and Philadelphia

A circa 1885 trade card advertising Field's Glove Stores. The card is shaped like a pallet and features a young dancer on the front. The back of the card displays the advertisement for Field's Glove Stores, with addresses at 791 Broadway (opposite Grace Church) in New York City and 45 South 8th Street in Philadelphia. Established in 1847.

Trade Card: Hugo Gorsch, New York, New YorkTrade Card: Hugo Gorsch, New York, New York

Trade card advertising the business of Hugo Gorsch. The card lists two addresses: 215 Bowery (New Amsterdam Savings Bank), corner of Rivington St., and a residence at 128 Orchard Street. The card is circa 1885.

Trade Card: M. Kohn & Co., New York CityTrade Card: M. Kohn & Co., New York City

A comical set of three trade cards for M. Kohn & Co., a New York City store, circa 1885. Two of the three cards are included in this record. One card depicts a boy on a goat cart. The cards advertise M. Kohn & Co.'s New York store. Information from the 1874 Wichita Eagle indicates that Morris Kohn erected a substantial awning over the sidewalk of his store, known as the 'New York Store,' and installed French plate glass.

Trade Card: Mahrenholz Gents' Boots & Shoes, New York, New YorkTrade Card: Mahrenholz Gents' Boots & Shoes, New York, New York

Trade card advertising Mahrenholz Gents' Boots & Shoes, established 1867, located at 458 Broadway and 123 Grand Street (corner of Broadway), New York, New York. The front features black printing on a red Centennial Medal; the reverse contains a full advertisement for Kangaroo shoes. This item is a duplicate of item 16.680 and requires further research to determine its relevance to Judaica Americana.

Trade Card: Max Stadler & Co., New York, New YorkTrade Card: Max Stadler & Co., New York, New York

Trade card for Max Stadler & Co., located at Broadway, cor. Grand Street, and Eighth Ave. cor. 40th Street, New York, New York. The card depicts a man looking at a cat on grass and a man holding a sign that reads "My Compliments." The reverse side features a full advertisement and an announcement of an open house. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: New York Clothing House, 229 High StreetTrade Card: New York Clothing House, 229 High Street

Trade card depicting a bulldog holding a business card for the New York Clothing House, located at 229 High Street. This is set 1 of 3. The card is circa 1885. The image shows a bulldog, which is often used as a symbol of strength and reliability in advertising, holding a business card in its mouth. This suggests that the clothing house was aiming to convey a sense of strength and reliability to potential customers.

Trade Card: Rugoff & Co., New York, New YorkTrade Card: Rugoff & Co., New York, New York

Trade card for Rugoff & Co., located at 83.87 Canal Street, New York, New York. The card wishes the recipient a Happy New Year. A handwritten inscription on the reverse reads: "DAVID KATZ C/O HEBREW PUB. CO. 50; ELDRIDGE ST. NYC". Date is inferred as circa 1900 based on the style and context.

Trade Card: Siegel's Champagne, New York, New YorkTrade Card: Siegel's Champagne, New York, New York

Trade card advertising Siegel's Extra Dry Champagne. The card depicts a girl on a tree limb. The reverse side features a price list for Siegel's champagne. Published circa 1885 in New York, New York. The card is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 22, Page 13.

Trade Card: Spielmann, Strack & Co., 109, 112 & 113 Market Street, New York CityTrade Card: Spielmann, Strack & Co., 109, 112 & 113 Market Street, New York City

Trade card advertising Spielmann, Strack & Co., located at 109, 112, and 113 Market Street, corner of Washington Street, in New York City. The card depicts a well-dressed boy holding a paper, with the store visible in the background. The card is described as a 'full ad'. The approximate date is circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series (OOS) section, Binder 1, Page 4.

Trade Card: Star Clothing House, 130 Washington StreetTrade Card: Star Clothing House, 130 Washington Street

This circa 1885 trade card depicts a comical scene of a cat being harassed by a boy. The card is blue and features an advertisement for the Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street on the reverse. The card's geographic context is associated with the location of the Star Clothing House in New York.

Trade Card: The Bee Hive, 715-719 Broad Street, circa 1885Trade Card: The Bee Hive, 715-719 Broad Street, circa 1885

Trade card depicting ten Black individuals on a toboggan on the front and an advertisement for "The Bee Hive, the largest in the state" at 715-719 Broad Street on the reverse. The card is dated circa 1885. The advertisement lists prices ranging from 715 to 719 Broad Street. Found in Archive MS 56, Box 20, Folder 7.

Trade Card: Winter Scene, 42 East 14th Street, New YorkTrade Card: Winter Scene, 42 East 14th Street, New York

Trade card depicting a winter scene with holly, a boy with a tree, and a girl on a sled. The card also displays an address: 42 East 14th Street, New York. The card is circa 1885. The reverse of the card shows a full advertisement, but specifics are not included in the description.

Trade Token: Union Store of A. Wise, New York CityTrade Token: Union Store of A. Wise, New York City

Trade token issued by the Union Store of A. Wise, located at 185 6th Avenue, New York City. The front of the token reads "COMPETITION DEFIED WITHOUT EXCEPTION" in reference to the store's dry goods offerings. The back indicates that one dollar could be exchanged for 99 of these tokens. Date inferred from context: January 1, 1855.

Trade Token: Union Store of A. Wise, New York CityTrade Token: Union Store of A. Wise, New York City

Trade token issued by the Union Store of A. Wise, located at 185 6th Avenue, New York City. The front of the token features the inscription: "COMPETITION DEFIED WITHOUT EXCEPTION" in relation to their dry goods. The back of the token states: "ONE DOLLAR PAID FOR 99 OF THESE TOKENS." The date is inferred to be circa 1855 based on the provided metadata.