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Letter - Hirsh & Brother, Philadelphia, PA, May 2, 1887Letter - Hirsh & Brother, Philadelphia, PA, May 2, 1887

A letter from Hirsh & Brother, manufacturers of umbrellas and parasols, located in Philadelphia, PA, to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, OR, dated May 2, 1887. The letter discusses business matters, specifically mentioning "goods for the office." The letterhead features a detailed lithograph of the Hirsh & Brother factory building at 1309-1317 Market St., highlighting 7 acres of floor space devoted to manufacturing umbrellas and parasols. The business name "Hirsh & Brother" is presented with ornate Victorian-style lettering. 3.

Trade Card - Graf & Heineman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1889Trade Card - Graf & Heineman, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1889

A four-page brochure-format trade card for Graf & Heineman Jewelers, issued for the Holiday Season of 1889. The card promotes a wide range of jewelry, including diamonds, precious stones, gold watches, vest chains, charms, lockets, badges, emblem pins, and ladies' and gentlemen's watches in various designs. The front features an illustration of a man and woman adorned with jewelry, seated at a display counter, with the business name "Graf & Heineman Jewelers" in ornate text. The reverse, an embossed cover, depicts a parasol adorned with roses and shamrocks, characteristic of late 19th-century holiday ephemera. The card also has decorative scalloped edges. 3.

Trade Card - Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, Philadelphia, circa 1885Trade Card - Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, Philadelphia, circa 1885

A trade card for Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1349 South Second St., Philadelphia. The card serves as an advertisement, indicated by "Compliments of Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store." It features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a young girl in a hat and boots, holding a parasol, walking through a verdant landscape with a stippled sky. The business name and address are presented in a rectangular frame with clear, simple lettering, while the overall design reflects a typical ornate Victorian-era advertising style. 3.

Trade Card for B. J. Potsdamer, Umbrellas and ParasolsTrade Card for B. J. Potsdamer, Umbrellas and Parasols

This trade card, featuring a young girl in a red dress painting a scene, advertises B. J. Potsdamer, a retailer of umbrellas and parasols at 700 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card, which has a black border, is printed on thin cardstock and features a muted green and brown color scheme. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business, featuring a list of goods offered: parasols, umbrellas, sunshades, canes, and walking sticks. It also includes the address, 700 Arch Street, and the words “Special attention given to repairing.”

Trade Card for Hassler's Umbrellas and ParasolsTrade Card for Hassler's Umbrellas and Parasols

This trade card advertises Hassler's, a business that sold umbrellas and parasols, located at 224 North 8th Street above Race Street. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a man stealing a pig. The card is printed in red ink and features a red border. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for L. Potsdamer, Umbrellas and ParasolsTrade Card for L. Potsdamer, Umbrellas and Parasols

This trade card advertises L. Potsdamer, a dealer in umbrellas and parasols located at 700 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a young boy with a spade, standing in the foreground. Behind the boy, a red brick building with a large storefront and signage can be seen, likely representing Potsdamer's shop. The back of the card provides a more detailed advertisement for the business.

Trade Card: Bamberger & Loeb, Ladies' Parasols and Trimmed Hats, Lancaster, PennsylvaniaTrade Card: Bamberger & Loeb, Ladies' Parasols and Trimmed Hats, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises Bamberger & Loeb, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania business selling ladies' parasols and trimmed hats. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a cat chasing a dog, with the words "NO ADMITTANCE" printed above the scene. The back of the card contains the full advertisement, listing the prices of parasols (10 cents) and trimmed hats, and providing the store's address: 26 & 28 North Queen Street. The imagery and style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The same business name appears on another card in the same record.

Trade Card: Leopold Hirsch & Bros., Manufacturers of Umbrellas & Parasols, Danville, PennsylvaniaTrade Card: Leopold Hirsch & Bros., Manufacturers of Umbrellas & Parasols, Danville, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises Leopold Hirsch & Bros., manufacturers of umbrellas and parasols and dealers in jewelry, fancy goods, etc. The front of the card displays the business name, product offerings, and address: Hill Street, Danville, Montour Co., Pa. The text is neatly printed, and the overall design is simple and straightforward, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. [It is noted that the business was active in the Jewish community.]