Subject: Philadelphia (Pa.)--Commerce

Commercial letter dated October 30, 1849, from David Gratz to James Alport. The letter, which includes a shipping invoice, details items shipped and their prices by Wane & Beidelman. The letter also contains personal comments. The letter is postmarked Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a blue 5-cent cds.

An advertising envelope from L. & S. Sternberger, dated October 28, 1884. The envelope lists two addresses: 503 Market Street and 530 (address incomplete). The envelope advertised clothing and was sent from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Billhead from A. Bacharach & Company, wholesale clothiers and dealers in cloths, cassimeres, and tailors' trimmings, located at 409 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated July 5, 1881. The billhead also mentions Honig & Schutter.

Lithograph of a billhead for B. Selig & Co., located at 28 North Third Street. The billhead dates from April 29, 1896. The image shows a depiction of the store. This item is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, Box 8, Folder 57.

Billhead of Bloch & Co., dated February 9, 1876. The billhead indicates the company's establishment date as 1854 and its address as 430 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead also shows a handwritten address of 150 West 4th (location unspecified) and an illustration of an American flag. The billhead was used for an invoice for a Centennial banner.

Billhead of Bloomingdale, Rhine, Cohen & Bloomingdale, wholesale dealers in cloths, cassimeres, satinets, and vestings. Located at 332 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated October 25, 1870.

Billhead from E. Straus & Son, importers and wholesale dealers in unspecified goods, located at 39 North Third Street, between Market and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The date is April 19, 1872. The word "SON" is crossed out on the billhead.

This archival item is a billhead from Frank Brothers, located at 51 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated November 25, 1889, and features a lithograph of the store. The description indicates a mercantile business.

Billhead from Goldsmith Brothers, importers and jobbers of cassimeres, vestings, and tailor trimmings, located at 335 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated July 1, 1877.

Billhead from Goldsmith, Stein & Hexter, dated February 10, 1881. The billhead indicates the business was located at 26 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is associated with Joseph Goldsmith.

Billhead from H. Bamberger & Co., a tea and coffee merchant located at 21 South Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated April 21, 1869. The billhead is part of the E Collection.

Billhead from the firm of Henry Cohen, an importer and wholesaler stationer located at 507 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated July 29, 1859. Printed by Geo. W. Bernadon & Bros.

Billhead of Henry Levin, fish merchant, dated April 21, 1852. The billhead features a large print of a fish. Henry Levin's business address is listed as 50 North Wharves, below Race St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Billhead from July 5, 1872, for I.S. Custer, Son & Company, importers and jobbers of millinery goods and manufacturers of straw, silk, and fancy bonnets, hats, and frames. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead features a decorative header and a storefront graphic on the left side.

Billhead from Isaac L. Emanuel's business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated June 14, 1890. The billhead displays business information and likely served as a receipt or invoice for goods or services provided.

Billhead of J. D. Rosenberger, Commission Merchant and Dealers in all kinds of country produce, located at 38 North Wharves, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated May 4, 1866.

Billhead from James Kent Santee & Co., Dry Goods, Philadelphia, dated May 25, 1865, invoicing Joseph Abrams. The billhead includes two receipts for payment, one signed by Abrams, each bearing a period Revenue Stamp. The document measures 17 x 8 1/2 inches. The receipts are affixed to the bottom of the invoice.

Billhead from Joseph Rosenthal, importers and exporters located at 190 & 192 Berks Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated June 18, 1902, and notes that the business also includes smelters and refiners. The billhead is signed by Joseph Rosenthal.

Billhead from L & S Hecht located at 109 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated September 11, 1851. The billhead is part of the E Collection.

Billhead from the mercantile firm L & S Hecht, located at 109 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated September 29, 1852. This item is a single billhead, suggesting it may be one of many from the firm's records.

Billhead of Levi Strouse, located at 337 North Front Street and 336 North Water Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated August 16, 1864. The bill details a sale of 12 dozen rye whiskey to A. Neufeldt, a sutler near Washington, D.C. The bill was sent to P. Lyons, No. 42 East Broadway, New York. The billhead's unusual nature is noted due to its recipient being a sutler.

Billhead from Loeb & Hirsh, importers of brandies, wines, gins, and cigars, located at No. 124 North Third Street, Philadelphia. Dated October 1860.

Billhead of Louchheim Brothers, wholesale clothiers, located at 302 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated April 22, 1869. The Louchheim Brothers were active in Jewish affairs.

Billhead of M. D. Cohen, a furrier and cap manufacturer, located at 52 North Second Street, below Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated circa 1850 and features a print of a cap. M. D. Cohen is identified as the father of Dr. Jacob Solis-Cohen. The billhead is part of the E Collection in Archives and Manuscript Series 56, Box A, Folder 3.

Billhead from Newhouse, Rosenau, successors to J. & S.H. Newhouse and Solomon Gans, located at 409 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated October 23, 1875. Features a vignette of a building. Printed by Rea's Rotary Press. The original item is in very good condition, except for missing left side corners.

Billhead from Joseph Rosenthal, Importers and Exporters, located at 190 & 192 Berks Street. The billhead is signed by Rosenthal and dated April 11, 1899. This archival material is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, Box 8, Folder 57.

Billhead from S. Silberman & Co., located at 13 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated September 7, 1866. The billhead details a long list of individual items totaling almost $200.00. S. Silberman was the president of Congregation Keneseth Israel from 1863 to 1873.

Billhead from the firm of S.H. & H. Levin located at 154 North wharves, corner of Race Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated December 20, 1864.

This archival item is a billhead from Solomon Sternberger's business, dated May 1, 1863. Sternberger manufactured shirts, bosoms, and collars. His business was located at the Northwest Corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Billhead from the firm of Weil and Bachenheimer, located at 24 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead advertises "HOSIERY, GLOVES, NOTIONS, FANCY AND WHITE GOODS." Dated December 8, 1873.

A commercial letter from Newhouse, Rosenau & Co., a wholesale clothing warehouse located at 409 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated March 17, 1876, the letter features an illustrated letterhead.

A one-page commercial letter dated May 15, 1848, from Katzenberger, Straus & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Jacobs, Mayer & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details a complaint about a shipment of cloth that did not match the order, discussing the discrepancy in quality and markings.

An envelope with advertising for Kohn, Adler & Co. The envelope has handwritten text in the corner and is dated 1875. It originates from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A folded trade card advertising Kretschman Bros., located at Eleventh and Market Streets, southwest corner, likely Philadelphia, PA. The card features a 12-month calendar for the year 1877. The card is four pages long when unfolded.

Six labels in three colors, featuring an illustration of a devil and the tagline "Let the Little Imp Work for You." The labels are printed in both English and Yiddish. Manufactured by the Imperial Products Comp., Inc., Philadelphia, PA. The labels are signed by Sam Halpern. A printing order is noted on the back of one label: 750 sheets in English and 250 sheets in Yiddish. Date of creation is estimated to be January 1, 1920.

A business letter from Nenburger & Hochstadter in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Moses A. Dropsie, dated May 16, 1870. The letter concerns business matters.

A business letter dated January 7, 1871, from the Philadelphia & Atlanta Wine & Liquor Co. in Atlanta, Georgia to Moses A. Dropsie. The letter features an interesting advertising letterhead; the reverse side is covered with advertisements from various Atlanta merchants, including Eiseman & Bros. Clothiers.

A commercial letter written by Solomon Gans of Gans Wholesale Clothing Warehouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to J. S. & E. Wright & Co. on October 10, 1871. The letter, written on Gans's letterhead, showcases business communication practices of the time and provides insights into the clothing trade in 19th-century Philadelphia.

Green glass molded bottle with the inscription "ABM. WOLF..21ST WARD..PHILA." Dating to circa 1855, it provides a material example of 19th-century Philadelphia commerce and potentially reflects the business activities of Abraham Wolf in the 21st ward of Philadelphia.

A receipt issued by Montmollin & Moses of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 26, 1815, to Mrs. Thomas for the purchase of one plate warmer. The receipt provides evidence of commercial activity within the Philadelphia Jewish community.

Shipping record documenting the entry of 131 gallons of gin into port. The record lists Joseph F. Tobias & Co. as the recipient and indicates the shipment arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York, New York on June 7, 1862.

Trade card advertising Rubinstein, a manufacturer of blank books, stationery, and sporting goods, located at the corner of Market and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia. The card features a baseball logo. The business telephone number is listed as Bell Phone 1414. The date is inferred from the context and physical location of the card within the collection.

Trade card depicting a winter scene with a yellow rose in the center of an arched design. The address 19 North Church Street is prominently displayed. This is one of two similar cards. The card dates from circa 1885 and is related to mercantile business. The card's location is Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59. The geographic location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Trade card depicting a red rose in an arched winter scene, with the address 19 North Church Street. This is one of two cards in the set. The card dates from circa 1885 and is part of the Moses Lumis Collection. The card's geographic location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, based on the address and the collection context.

This trade card, circa 1885, depicts a comical boy in a high hat and advertises a business located at 2107 Emerald Street, above Dauphin Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card's imagery suggests a mercantile establishment. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410.

Trade card depicting a woman's hand and roses. The back of the card is blank. The card likely comes from a business located at 230 North Street, circa 1885. Geographic location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Trade card depicting a boy in a Scotch dress. A full advertisement is on the back. The card features the address 58 & 59 North 8th Street, Philadelphia. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card depicting an image of 'Muse with a Feather Duster'. The card indicates a business located at 58 & 59 North 8th Street, likely in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card dates to circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a child dressed as a clown playing with colored balls. One ball is on the boy's head. The card includes the address 58 & 60 North 8th Street. The donor noted: "DON'T BUY AGAIN PEROBABLY NOT JEWISH." The card dates from circa 1885 and is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A trade card depicting a child among toys, likely advertising a business located at 626 Girard Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of the Isaiah Weinmann collection.

Trade card depicting a girl in Arab garb standing on Topaze, circa 1885. The card indicates a business located at 633 & 635 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card's content suggests a mercantile business. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 36, Page 10.

A trade card depicting white and yellow flowers. The card indicates an address of 702 Penn Avenue. The card dates from circa 1885 and is part of the Rosenbaum Collection. The card is categorized as a trade card related to mercantile activities.

Trade card depicting a hummingbird with a card in its mouth. The card advertises a full assortment of Mme Demorset's Reliable Patterns. The address 1720 Richmond St. is also displayed. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the furrier business of Ben. Israel, located at 806 Arch Street. The card is printed on yellow stock and features a cartoon on the reverse. The card dates from circa 1870, based on contextual information.

Trade card depicting two kittens in the middle of a fence. The address 1101.1103.1119 Chestnut Street is prominently displayed. The card is from circa 1885. The image shows a full advertisement. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card depicting a boy in a window. The card indicates a move from 123 North Eighth Street to 31 North Eighth Street on August 31, 1884. The card was on display at a Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati (AJA) in 2005. Circa 1885. Found in Archives and Manuscript Collection, Box 5, Folder 11.

Trade card depicting a child with peaches. The address 136 North 8th Street is printed on the card. The card dates to circa 1885. The card is part of the collection of Judaica Americana and located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card advertising Cohen's Market, located at No. 9 N. 8th St., Market East Side, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a well-dressed boy in a green suit and red vest holding an advertisement. The advertisement text mentions ladies, gents, misses, and children. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a Greek home scene. The card indicates the business location as 68 North Second Street, below Arch Street, west side, Philadelphia. The card is dated circa 1885. The card is part of the O Collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card advertising the opening day of Don Quixote, located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, on November 23rd and 24th, 1880. This is one of three known examples.

Trade card for Fleischner, P. & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The card depicts Jack and Jill. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Gimbel Brothers department store, located at Market and Ninth Streets in Philadelphia. The card was likely presented by a salesperson. Circa 1885.

A trade card advertising Hirsh's Bazaar, located at 6 & 8 Queen Street in Philadelphia. The front features an image of pansies. The back displays a large advertisement announcing a "Great Clearing Out Sale," boasting it as the "Cheapest Bazaar in the United States". The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card of Hunsberger & Ely, located at 1220 Chestnut Street. The card depicts a child with a large quill in an ink bottle. The card is circa 1885. The image shows a child sitting at a desk holding a very large quill and ink pot. The card is from the O collection, Ms. Coll. 1410, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card advertising the umbrellas and parasols manufactured by I. Kratzenstein in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts flowers and a small umbrella. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a fashionably dressed boy. The card indicates a business located at 68 North Second Street, below Arch Street, on the west side in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is circa 1885. The image is a depiction of a fashionably dressed boy.

A colored business card depicting an Oriental scene. The card indicates a business located at 2045 Ridge Avenue. The card is estimated to date from circa 1885. The card is part of the O collection within the Manuscript/Mixed Material collection of the library.

Trade card depicting monkeys dressed as soldiers. The card indicates a location of 8th and Arch Streets. The card is part of Volume 35, Page 18 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The approximate date is circa 1885.

A trade card depicting a girl with a trimmed hat and scarf. The back of the card shows a full advertisement for Mencke, Wm. & Bros., located at 804 Arch Street. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. The image is described as a full advertisement.

Trade card for a clothing house located at 319 Kaighn Avenue. The reverse of the card is a blotter. The card dates from January 1, 1895.

Trade card depicting a woman walking a dog. The address 1016 Chestnut Street is prominently displayed. The card is dated January 1, 1879. The card likely advertised the business of R. & L. Beck.

Trade card depicting a harem girl standing on a turquoise leaf. The address 633 & 635 Chestnut Street is prominently displayed. The card is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 36, Page 10 and is dated circa 1885. The card likely advertised the business of R. Muhr Sons.

Trade card depicting a hand holding flowers. The address 407 & 409 Northampton Street, above 4th, is listed. The card is circa 1885. The card is associated with Rosenbaum, and the subject matter suggests a business potentially related to flowers, gifts, or a similar trade.

Trade card advertising Rosenbaum's French Artificial Flowers & Feathers, located at 407 & 409 Northampton Street, above 4th Street, in Philadelphia. The card depicts flowers and a butterfly. Circa 1885.

A trade card depicting a black man sleeping on a stone sign at the southeast corner of 5th and Market Streets in Philadelphia. The image also shows two children tickling his nose. This card is part of the Nathan Liberman Collection and dates from circa 1885. The card's dimensions and material are not specified.

Trade card for S. Mear & C.W. Schropp located at 108 North Second Street, Philadelphia. The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Trade card depicting a child in a Scots dress playing a fiddle. Located at the northwest corner of 11th and South Streets, Philadelphia. Established in 1853. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Louis J. Selliez's hat shop, successor to William Hopson. Located on the corner of 11th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts two boys in a circus setting. The back features a full advertisement with prices. The card is dated circa 1879.

Trade card advertising Shoneman Bros.' Cheap Trimming Store, located at 116 & 118 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an image of dogwood flowers and bluebells. A full advertisement is present on the reverse side. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Shoneman Bros., located at 116, 118, and 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card's imagery includes roses. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Shoneman Bros., located at 116, 118, & 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a full advertisement with a white carnation. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Shoneman Brothers, located at 116, 118, and 120 North 8th Street. The card depicts two hunters. The date is circa 1885. This item is from Volume 37, Page 12 of the archive collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade card advertising Shoneman's mercantile located at 101 South Eleventh Street, first block below Chestnut Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a toddler girl with two dogs, and a bunny looking at them. The advertisement boasts "No Trouble to Show Goods." The image is described as a "full ad."

Trade card depicting a tomcat dressed in fine clothing, advertising Snellenburg & Co., merchant tailors. The card indicates a location of S.E. Corner Fifth & South Street, Philadelphia. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card depicting birds on a cherry tree, advertising Snellenburg's Department Store located at 318 South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Circa 1885. This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 37, Page 17.

Trade card for Weiner Brothers located at 1227 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The card is circa 1885. The card depicts a cupid.

Trade card depicting a sprig of yellow roses. The card indicates a location at the southeast corner of 8th and Cherry Streets. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card depicting an angel with a staff and sword, along with a full advertisement and chair. The card features the address 223 & 225 N. 6th St., indicating a business location in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Wm. Lonnerstadter, advertising dress trimmings, hosiery, notions, and fancy goods. The card includes the address 103 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The verso contains a full advertisement. Information on the reverse of the card includes the death and burial details for William Lonnerstadter: d. 03/24/1894, bur. 3/27/1894, Section: 4, Block: 584, Lot: 5, Mt. Sinai Cemetery. The card dates from approximately 1880.