Subject: Picture frames

An advertising envelope for D. Feinberg, a dealer in imported pictures, frames, and mirrors. The envelope, dated February 24, 1890, advertises custom frame making and is addressed to a Minneapolis, Minnesota location. A crude rubber stamp corner advertisement is also present.

This billhead from Ben S. Greensfelder, a wholesale and retail dealer in picture frames, chromos, engravings, looking-glasses, easels, lamps, vases, and wall-brackets and novelties, details items purchased by Mrs. Hugg on April 1, 1891. The transaction lists one 22x28 silver frame for $1.00, one 19x24 silver frame for $1.00, and two 8x10 items for $0.50 each, totaling $3.00. The billhead indicates "Recd. Payment" and is signed "B. S. Greensfelder". The document features a decorative "Bought of" graphic to the left of the business name and ornate lettering for the business title, typical of late 19th-century commercial design.

This catalog from Isaac Kaufmann & Brother, manufacturers of toilet, odor, and jeweled cases, picture frames, and other goods, showcases their Fall 1882 offerings. The catalog includes detailed descriptions, illustrations, and prices of their products. The business operated at 84 Duane Street in New York City, with factories at 14 & 16 Vanderwater Street and 84 Duane Street. Oppenheimer & Schlesinger served as the printers for the catalog.

A trade card for H. N. Harbach, a business specializing in picture frames, located at 807 Filbert Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. The card features a decorative image of a hand holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, with ornate Victorian-style lettering used for the business name and address. 3.

This double-sided trade card for Herrman Cohn, an Importer and Wholesale Dealer located at 19 Dupont Street, near Market, San Francisco, CA, advertises a variety of art and decorative items. The business specializes in Moldings, Frames, Engravings, Artists' Materials, Chromos, Photographs, Ornaments or Cut Out Pictures, Decalcomanies, Looking Glasses, and Cords. The front of the card features a circular illustration in red ink of a woman wearing a feathered hat, set within an ornate border, accompanied by the business name and address in decorative Victorian-style lettering. The verso provides a comprehensive list of products and services, also presented with ornate typography and decorative elements. **3.

A double-sided trade card for Herrman Cohn, an importer and wholesale dealer located at 19 Dupont Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a red illustration of a lighthouse on a rocky shore with radiating light, alongside the business name and address in bold, decorative typography. The verso details the products offered: moldings, frames, engravings, artists' materials, chromos, photographs, ornaments, cut out pictures, decalcomanies, looking glasses, and cords. The typography on both sides is bold and decorative. Note: The business name appears as "Herrman Cohn" on the front and "Herrman Cohen" on the verso. 3.

This trade card advertises Bayrd & Goldstein, manufacturers of frames, moldings, and cornices. The front of the card features a pink rose with green leaves, and the business name and address are printed below. The business address is 88 Seneca Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The back of the card has a full advertisement and states that Bayrd & Goldstein will move to 245 Superior Street on September 15th.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's Bazar, a business located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase of flowers in front of a decorative backdrop. The card's text also notes that the business offered steel engravings, gold frames, and colored pictures. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Shilansky, a picture framer and art supplies dealer. The front of the card features a bust of a woman, likely a portrait of a person or a mythological figure. The card lists two addresses for Shilansky's business: 126 Chrystie Street and 33 Cross Street, both in New York City. The card also advertises the business's offerings of life-size crayons and frames in all styles to suit them. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Louis Dampf & Co., picture frame makers and art dealers, located at 727 & 729 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an image of birds flying above a body of water with a buoy bearing a flag in the distance. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business, featuring an oil painting of children playing at the ocean edge. This card showcases the artistic expertise offered by Louis Dampf & Co., and emphasizes their ability to handle chromes, engravings, and regilding.

This trade card, one of two in this record, advertises S. & G. Gump, picture frame makers located at 184 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features an elaborate floral design with red roses and blue flowers, framed by a gold border. The text on the card advertises frames, materials, and other services. The card's back is blank.

Trade card advertising Daisies, a business offering pictures and frames, located at 614 Fulton Avenue. The card is estimated to date from circa 1885. The card's geographic location is New York, NY, based on the address.

This trade card advertises Louis Dampf & Co., dealers in gold and black walnut frames, oil paintings, chromos, and engravings. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts children playing in ocean waves. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) is fully covered by an advertisement for the business. The business's address, 727 & 729 Market Street, San Francisco, is clearly visible on the back.