Subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)

A billhead from Joseph Netter & Co., Wholesale Clothiers, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated October 5, 1883. The bill lists various clothing items, including overcoats, "legg" (likely leggings), bales, and other unspecified items, sold to Hoenig & Schutter. Quantities and individual prices are noted, totaling $473.00, with a final amount due of $439.99 after a discount. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and 'Wholesale Clothiers' designation, with a decorative border around the business address. It also includes warnings regarding claim submission and prompt payment. The reverse side contains handwritten calculations and notes, indicating a payment or account adjustment. **3.

Enlistment certificate for William Tinsley, enrolling him in Company F of the Cameron Dragoons, to serve during the American Civil War. The certificate is a partially-printed form with manuscript additions for names and signatures. It is dated August 10, 1861, and signed by Max Friedman, Colonel Commanding, and the First Lieutenant of Company F (signature illegible). The document formalizes Tinsley's entry into the regiment. The design features bold, block lettering for "CAMERON DRAGOONS" and elegant script for other details, reflecting typical typography for official documents of the period. Historical context indicates Tinsley served with Company F until his capture near Williamsburg, Virginia, on September 9, 1862, and subsequent imprisonment in Libby Prison and Belle Isle, Virginia. He was paroled on September 29, 1862, re-enlisted on January 4, 1864, and participated in the final battle of the Civil War at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865. 3.

This item consists of a legal document granting land on Haverford Road/Street to Enoch G. Hopkins, John Sloan, and Joseph L. Moss on May 1, 1859, accompanied by seven certificates. These certifications, issued by the District Court and Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia, attest that there are no unsatisfied mortgages or judgments against the property of Hopkins, Sloan, and Moss. The documents are addressed to A. D. Boileau from M. J. Davis and are dated throughout June 1859. The documents feature ornate handwritten script, characteristic of the mid-19th century, with various signatures from court officials and parties involved. **3.

A handwritten letter from D.C. Seixas in Charleston, SC, to C.P. Relf & Co. in Philadelphia, PA, dated October 31, 1846. The letter discusses the consignment and sale of 27 bales of upland cotton, requesting C.P. Relf & Co. to dispose of the lot if a profit of $1.00 per bale can be achieved. It also mentions a previous draft of $800 and the need for insurance for $1850. The second page details the charges associated with the cotton shipment, including wharfage, drayage, storage, cooperage, and commissions, totaling $112.84 against a cotton value of $1011.01. The document is a stampless letter, folded for mailing, with visible "Wilmington & Raleigh Railroad" and "10" postmarks/stamps on the exterior. The text is in neat cursive handwriting.

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This archival record contains a manuscript draft of rules of order for an unidentified society, circa 1850. The manuscript shows signs of correction and crossing out, suggesting it may have been a draft intended for later printing. The front features the title "For the due observance of order the following Rules are Established," followed by rules of conduct for the society's president, order and debate procedures, the general committee, the secretary, and transgressions of the rules. The verso identifies the document as "No. 1 Standing Rules of Order". The manuscript is written in ink on paper. The images show a legible handwritten text with corrections.

This archival record contains a newspaper clipping of a eulogy for Isaac Leeser, delivered by Reverend Morais. The eulogy was published on January 13, 1868, in an unidentified newspaper. The clipping is presented as a single image, showing the text of the eulogy, possibly with other elements from the surrounding newspaper page. The provided images show a small portion of the text, focusing on the title of the eulogy and some of the opening remarks, indicating the nature of the event and speaker. The back of the clipping is not visible in the available image. The exact source newspaper remains unknown.

This archival record contains a piece of proof for a letter by Dr. Illowy intended for publication in *The Occident*, a prominent 19th-century American Jewish periodical. The proof shows corrections, which are not in the handwriting of Isaac Leeser, the editor of *The Occident*. The handwriting is possibly that of Sherman, the printer. The item was discovered among other materials related to Isaac Leeser. The image shows a portion of a printed page, displaying the letter's text with handwritten annotations. The style of the text suggests the typical layout and typography of a 19th-century newspaper. The back of this proof is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This round trade card for Josephs Bros., a Philadelphia shoe store, features a prominent, embossed yellow rose design with a smaller rosebud and green leaves. The card advertises the business's two locations: 465 & 467 Broad Street at the corner of Orange, and 57 Market Street at the corner of Plane. The text "Compliments of" is printed in an ornate script above the business name. **3.

This trade card for Levi, Dettelbach & Louchheim, Wholesale Clothiers and Jobbers of Goods for Men's Wear, located at 316 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dates to circa 1870. The card is graphically rich, featuring outstanding ornate Victorian-style lettering advertising their services. The reverse side features a highly detailed print of the multi-story building housing the business, showing the storefront with individuals entering and a horse-drawn cart in the street, within a decorative border. The card lists the names A. Levi, S. Dettelbach, H.S. Louchheim, and A. Louchheim. **3.

This trade card advertises Mrs. C. Solomon's Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1349 South Second St., Philadelphia, circa 1885. The card features a colorful illustration of a young girl in a field with trees, playing with a hoop and stick. A sign next to her provides the business's compliments and address. 3.

This trade card advertises the printing services of Ben. Rosenblatt, located at 304 North Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman walking down a path carrying a basket overflowing with flowers. The style of the illustration and the overall aesthetic suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is fully covered by an advertisement detailing prices for various printing services offered by Rosenblatt. The back includes a price list for different printing options and quantities.

This trade card advertises David Cohen's One Price Shoe House, located at 31 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a grasshopper riding a mouse. The style of the illustration suggests a light-hearted and humorous approach to advertising. The business's name and address are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in this record, but no further information is available on it.

This trade card advertises David H. Solis, a men's furnishing store located at 730 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a boy dressed as a knight. The back of the card is blank. The image suggests a late 19th-century date, consistent with the circa 1885 date assigned to the card.

This record contains two trade cards for David H. Solis, a merchant located at 730 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The image shows a card depicting a boy peeking around a door and calling to a girl. The style suggests it was likely produced in the late 19th century. The illustration is done in a style typical of trade cards of the period. The back of this card is blank. The second card in this record is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This record contains two images of a folding trade card or broadside from Friedberger & Strouse, importers and jobbers of cloths, cassimeres, and vestings. The card, dated Fall 1879, features text on all sides, similar to a broadside in its layout. The visible text includes the company name, a description of their goods, and two addresses: 113 & 115 North Eighth Street and 733 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The images show a detailed design, though specific details of the illustrations aren't fully visible in the provided thumbnails. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This trade card advertises Kaufman's Dress Trimmings, located at 25 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of white flowers. The back of the card is a full advertisement. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises L. Meyerhoff's Clothing Hall, located at 222 South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a comical scene featuring a woman and a Chinaman. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) is fully covered with an advertisement. The text and illustrations provide details about the business and its offerings. Note that the images are of different cards in the same record.

This record contains two trade cards advertising Kaufman's Dress Trimmings. The first image shows a trade card with a predominantly blue color scheme featuring stylized blue flowers and foliage. The text on this card, likely the front, states "Kaufman's Dress Trimmings" and the address "25 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." The second image shows the verso of the same card, which contains a full advertisement. The text and graphics are NOT ENOUGH INFO from the provided information. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This record contains two trade cards advertising M. Rosenblatt, a dealer in "Gents' Furnishing Goods." The cards feature high-quality lithography. Specific details about the illustrations on each card are as follows: **Card 1:** (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/5aca1482-6c59-408e-a921-b07a6b138979%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) [Description of Card 1's illustration needed - Please provide image description for a more accurate description]. The card includes the address: 1304 N. Second Street, Phila. **Card 2:** (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/9f244ce2-aa4b-4047-b70d-50155ac25491%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) [Description of Card 2's illustration needed - Please provide image description for a more accurate description]. The card also advertises "Gloves and Knit Jackets, a Specialty." The back of the cards is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

This record contains two trade cards for Marks Bros., located at 8th & Arch St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the first card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/a2ce4e8e-0a29-4312-85ea-22159a30e508%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) advertises Marks Bros. The second card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/070a35bd-1a28-4913-a617-e2aaf646284b%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) features a full advertisement on the verso for the 'Official Public Comfort Station For the Ladies of the GAR'. The details of the advertisements on the fronts are NOT ENOUGH INFO. The back of at least one card is fully utilized for advertising.