Subject: Peddlers

Broadside listing licensed peddlers in New York City, New York, dated February 1, 1843. The list includes numerous Jewish names and specifies the mode of travel for each peddler (on foot, one horse, or two horses). The broadside is printed on both sides.

Broadside listing peddlers licensed to sell foreign goods in New York State, endorsed by Horatio Ballard, Secretary of State, May 10, 1863. Includes the names of several Jewish merchants: Goldman, Jacob; Lipman, Marcus; Ullman, Jacob; and Mack, Joseph. Measures approximately 5.25" x 10.50".

Peddler's license issued to Joseph Ginsberg in Rocker, Montana Territory on September 16, 1867, authorizing him to operate as a peddler for three months. The license notes Ginsberg's membership in King Solomon's Masonic Lodge No. 9 in Montana. Ginsberg died on June 2, 1900.

Peddler's license issued to Jacob Jacobs to peddle goods and wares in Marysville, California on November 15, 1854. The license is signed by John A. Paxton, County Treasurer. Printed on blue paper, measuring 4 1/8" x 6 1/8". Three punch holes at the left side from an old filing system.