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Subject: Postcards


Envelope addressed to Louis Widrig, Newport, Kentucky, advertising "Pleasant Dreams Rye" Envelope addressed to Louis Widrig, Newport, Kentucky, advertising "Pleasant Dreams Rye"

Postcard or envelope addressed to Louis Widrig in Newport, Kentucky. The front features the address: 509 & 510 UNION TRUST BUILDING. The back of the postcard includes a full advertisement for "Pleasant Dreams Rye" whiskey, emphasizing its purity, age, and ability to induce happiness. The date is estimated to be around 1900 based on the style of the advertisement and the lack of more precise information. The geographic location is Newport, Kentucky.

Feltman's Postcard: 5 Cents Feltman's Postcard: 5 Cents

Postcard featuring the name 'FELTMAN'S' on the front and '5 CENTS' on the back. The postcard's geographic location is New York, NY. Date is estimated as January 1, 1900.

Postcard with Jewish and American Flags Postcard with Jewish and American Flags

A postcard featuring Jewish and American flags. A raised pink star, possibly made of cloth, is at the center. The star and flags are bordered with sparkles and a lion. Hebrew greetings are also present. The postcard dates from around 1900.

Postcard:  Yankovich, S.  [Cleveland, Ohio] Postcard: Yankovich, S. [Cleveland, Ohio]

Postcard featuring the name 'YANKOVICH, S.' on the front and '10 CENTS' on the back. The postcard's geographic origin is indicated as Cleveland, Ohio, based on the provided geolocation data. The date of the postcard is unknown.

Postcard: 25 Cents; 3 of a Set of 3 Postcard: 25 Cents; 3 of a Set of 3

A postcard depicting an unknown scene. This is one of three in a set and was sold for 25 cents. The exact date of creation and publishing information are unknown. The postcard is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 3, Folder 16.

Postcard: City Hall of New York City Postcard: City Hall of New York City

Postcard depicting the City Hall of New York City on the front and an American eagle on the back. The postcard shows the corner of Maiden Lane and Williams Streets. The image is dated January 1, 1865.

Postcard: Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel, New York City Postcard: Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel, New York City

Postcard depicting the Home of the Sons & Daughters of Israel in New York City. The front of the card shows a hospital, while the back shows a rabbi and his wife. The address 282 East 10th St., NYC, is printed on the card. A one-dollar coin is also mentioned in the description. The date is circa 1920.

Postcard: Jewish Synagogue in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Postcard: Jewish Synagogue in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Postcard depicting a Jewish synagogue with the Pennsylvania State Capitol building in the background. The postcard is undated, but based on architectural styles, it may date from the late 19th or early 20th century. The image shows the synagogue's exterior and is possibly located on Second Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Postcard: Weinstein's Liquor Store and Tavern, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Postcard: Weinstein's Liquor Store and Tavern, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Postcard depicting Weinstein's Liquor Store and Tavern located at 1121 S. Crawford Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the postcard shows the name and address of the establishment. The back shows a promotional offer: 25 cents in drinks. Date of postcard is unknown; however, based on the style, it is likely from the early 20th century.

Postcards: Robitshek & Frank, Minneapolis and West Superior, October 13, 1894 Postcards: Robitshek & Frank, Minneapolis and West Superior, October 13, 1894

Two postcards, dated October 13, 1894. One postcard is addressed to A. Abraham in West Superior, Wisconsin, and mentions "Frank Bros. Mfg. of the Great Western Pants, Shirts and Overalls," with Robitshek & Frank listed as successors. The other postcard's recipient is unknown. Both postcards advertise Robitshek & Frank, successors to Frank Brothers, manufacturers of the Great Western line of pants, shirts, and overalls. The address for Robitshek & Frank is given as "Cor. Third Ave. & First Street."

Six Trade Cards Depicting Historical Sites in Southern Florida, Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, Florida Six Trade Cards Depicting Historical Sites in Southern Florida, Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, Florida

Set of six trade cards (7 1/4" x 4 1/2") depicting historical areas in Southern Florida. The cards are blank on the verso except for the stamped name of the store, Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, FL. Accompanying text provides information about Charles F. Schneur's business, including details about his various locations and his publication of an illustrated guide to St. Augustine. The information is excerpted from Webb's Historical, Industrial and Biographical Florida, Part 1 (Wanton S. Webb, Editor and Compiler; W.S. Webb & Co., Publishers; New York; 1885).

Six Trade Cards Depicting Historical Sites in Southern Florida: Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine Six Trade Cards Depicting Historical Sites in Southern Florida: Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine

Set of six trade cards (7 1/4" x 4 1/2") depicting historical areas in Southern Florida. Each card features a different scene, likely of a plantation. The back of each card is blank except for the stamped name of the store: "Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, FL." Accompanying the cards is a description from Webb's Historical, Industrial and Biographical Florida (1885) detailing the business of Charles F. Schneur, owner of Schneur's Curiosity Store and St. Augustine Bazaar, which highlights the souvenir trade in St. Augustine, Florida, and his extensive experience in the curiosity business across various locations in the Northeast.

Six Trade Cards Depicting Historical Sites in Southern Florida: Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine Six Trade Cards Depicting Historical Sites in Southern Florida: Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine

Set of six trade cards (7 1/4" x 4 1/2") depicting historical areas in Southern Florida. Each card features a different scene, likely of a plantation. The back of each card is blank except for the stamped name of the store: Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, FL. Accompanied by an excerpt from *Webb's Historical, Industrial and Biographical Florida, Part 1* (1885), which describes the business of Charles F. Schneur, owner of the store, his background, and his various business ventures in Florida and elsewhere. The excerpt details his extensive curiosity shop in St. Augustine and a branch establishment called the St. Augustine Bazaar, noting the scale of his business and its contribution to the city's souvenir trade.

Trade Card for Weil, Dreyfus & Co., Clothing Merchants Trade Card for Weil, Dreyfus & Co., Clothing Merchants

This trade card, dated June 21, 1888, advertises Weil, Dreyfus & Co., a clothing store located in Proctorsville, Vermont, and Boston, Massachusetts. The card is a postcard, with a list of shirts, ties, and other items on the back. It features a one-cent stamp in the upper right corner.